| About a year ago a long time friend of mine, Bradford Cummings, and I started talking about how well we co-wrote things in college. We decided to try our hand at writing for profit and decided to create a sitcom entitled Half Hour. While we are in the midst of proofreading and sending out scripts, I thought Id give you a sample of what weve done. This is from the second episode of the three we have completed. Most pilots are written in the form of a TV movie, but since the show is called Half Hour&that wouldnt work. So, we were advised to write the first three episodes instead. |
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INT.- ONSTAGE
SCOTT IS SPIKING AND SETTING A STOOL. THOMAS ENTERS WITH AUDREY.
FADE IN: THOMAS What’s the stool for? SCOTT We have a deaf group in the audience. (BEAT) THOMAS I never thought about it until now, but…I’ll betcha that deaf people kick ass at Charades. SCOTT What? THOMAS Think about it. No sounds. AUDREY And you can only use your hands. SCOTT Hmm. You’re right. They are a crafty type. THOMAS If I ever play a deaf person in Charades, I’ll insist that I can use Taboo rules as a handicap. SCOTT Then you won’t be playing Charades. THOMAS We’d create a cross-bred game – “Cha-Boo”. Finally a game that brings the deaf and hearing together. SCOTT Not a terrible idea. But, I’d refrain from the word “handicap” when appointing the use of Taboo rules. THOMAS Why? SCOTT Because you’re suggesting that handicapped people can only play games with other handicapped people! Hence destroying the concept of the game. AUDREY Why do you think they play wheelchair basketball? THOMAS She’s right. Handicapped people need other handicapped people to make them feel normal. SCOTT Okay, you’re both going to hell. THOMAS Audrey started it. AUDREY Yeah, but I’m hot. (AUDREY EXITS) SCOTT AND THOMAS (REACT. EXIT TO COFFEE MACHINE) |
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CUT TO: POV 3RD PERSON FOLLOWS SCOTT AND THOMAS TO COFFEE MACHINE |