The only precaution for this play is that the director pay close attention to the use of lighting. Stage directions are within the play and are very important for the mood and pacing of the production.

A bare stage; when the lights come up, they are dim stage right and bright stage left. Man 1 and Woman 1 enter to the stage left area and begin to talk to one another, quietly; the audience should not be able to understand what they are saying. After a few seconds, Man 2 and Woman 2 enter to the stage right area and stand silent, facing front. Again a few seconds pass, and a Person enters from the rear and stands center stage, facing the audience.

Person: Words [Silence] Words! [Silence] [Very softly] Lost words. [Looks at the stage right couple for a few seconds, then moves to the stage left …