AT RISE: Thunder, then the sound of heavy rain. A WAITRESS and a SINGER are serenading RAINA, thirties, with “Happy Birthday.” Slowly, we notice the music is different from what we’re used to. They finish with…

AT RISE: KAI sits at a bench between two rugby fields in athletic clothing, assembling their gear and putting on their boots. Offstage right, a men’s team competes in their first half of the match. Offstage left, a women’s team competes, also in their first half. The low rumble of people and gameplay is heard throughout the scene.