strata (n.) pl. of stratum - 2. a level of society composed of people of similar social or economic status.

On one side of the stage, LEADER who speaks by himself. On the other side of the stage, five or more people comprising the GROUP who speak as one. LEADER bangs a gavel.

LEADER

Are we met?

GROUP

We are.

LEADER

First order of business is the role call. Please signify your presence with a 'here.' Richard?

GROUP

[all speak]

Here.

LEADER

Michael?

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

Andrew?

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

Douglas?

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

Anna?

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

Arthur?

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

Roger?

Pause. No response.

LEADER

[again]

Roger?

Nothing.

LEADER

ROGER!

ROGER
[who has been quietly sleeping in the back of the group; stands suddenly]

Oh. Sorry. Here.

Pause: a dangerous pause.

LEADER

We're watching you, Roger.

The GROUP turns and looks at him, all at once, as if one. ROGER sinks back into the group, under the power of their stare. All eyes back to LEADER.

LEADER

Sarah.

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

Louis.

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

And myself.

GROUP

Here.

LEADER

Good. This meeting is called to order.

Bangs gavel. Black out.