Before the Play
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This is a lengthy introductory 5 scene section which was cut from "The Shining". It tells the history of the Overlook Hotel in wicked detail.
Scene 1 deals with the construction of the overlook and the death of the owners son.
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Scene 2 describes the nightmares experienced by Lottie Pillsbury during her honeymoon at the Overlook.
Scene 3 describes the Grand Masquerade Ball and the death of the homosexual lover of Horace Derwent.
Scene 4 describes the accident when Jack Torrance had his arm broken by his drunk father.
Scene 5 describes the mob hit in the presidential room in gory detail.
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