But You're White by David Anderson

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Time: Now

Location: An Office Conference Room.

(At Rise: ADAM sits at a conference room table with papers in front
of him. WALTER enters. Adam stands to shake hands with Walter.)

ADAM
(shocked)
You're white.

WALTER
Can you say that?

(Adam sits. So does Walter. Adam thumbs through the papers on his
desk.)

ADAM
For self identification on your application you checked
African-American.

WALTER
Correct.

ADAM
You're white.

WALTER
On the website it said that you guys are an equal opportunity
employer.

ADAM
You selected African-American.

WALTER
Yes.

ADAM
Where were you born?

WALTER
South Carolina.

ADAM
Can I ask why you chose African-American?

WALTER
I don't think you can.

ADAM
You're not black.

WALTER
No.

ADAM
But you're African-American?

WALTER
Yes.

ADAM
Are you doing some kind conservative protest thing here?

[End of Extract]