Fade In:
apartment
INT: A typical apartment decorated with candles, wine and cheese platters. The host hurriedly
puts a cork back on a bottle of champagne before an obnoxious ring of her doorbell calls her to
the door, scratches and dents evident. The door opens to reveal the instigator, dressed in
classy black attire, fit for a funeral. In contrast, the host is dressed in homey pastels and an
apron from cooking the meal for her guests.
Instigator
Hey, thanks for inviting me. Can you pour me a glass?
host
Of course, you can take your pick.
(The host points to a bottle)
Except for the champagne. I’m saving it for something special.
instigator
That’s fine. Then if you have it, red wine please, I think the blonde is going to be here soon, she
was just on a date.
(the host pour him and the instigator a glass and walks over curious)
host
With who? Some tinder match?
instigator
Yeah, looked like your dad, but just a coincidence.
(The instigator shows the host a photo.)
instigator (CONT.)
If that was actually him… that’d be crazy
(the host looks up, doesn't say anything)
Looks like everyone’s here! Hey guys.
smart alec
Pull out the drinks. I made it out of finals alive
blonde
HEY! I missed you girlie! How’s your dad?
Host
He’s good. Let’s drink. Dinner is ready.
Cut to: The dinner table. From the center of the table, we turn to see the attendants. Rich wears
a gucci sweater and apple watch, the smart alec wears a sweater from the college they attend.
The stoner wears a beanie and a stained shirt, looking dazed at their salad, and sitting
backwards in their chair.
Rich
This is a cute little setup. It's like a little minimalist heaven!
Smart alec
Okay little miss trust fund.
Host
You don't have to do that-
Rich
Says the one in a liberal arts college, what are you studying now? English? Or was it botany?
Smart alec
I’ll have you know, I’m getting my masters in…
Rich
In what?
Smart alec
Theater, and more specifically playwriting.
Rich
That tells me everything I need to know.
Smart alec
I’ll have you know the arts-
Host
Well anyways…
Instigator
How did finals go for you guys?
(the table goes quiet for a bit)
Instigator (cont.)
C’mon, don't be modest, we're a very intelligent group of misfits.
(more painful silence occurs)
Blonde
Speak for yourself.
Instigator
About being intelligent or a misfit?
Blonde
… being a misfit of course.
Smart alec
I've never seen you attend class once, and all you do is party. How do you even afford to do
nothing but party?
Blonde
Actually, I just started a new thing. I’m finding older men and getting their money until they’re
bored of me. Most of them are washed up and peaked in college, I help them relive the glory
days.
Instigator
That's incredibly twisted. I love your entrepreneurial spirit. But on another note: compliments to
the chef. The meal is delicious and the salad to go with it is just-
(chefs kiss)
Stoner
What are the leaves in this?
Host
Spinach? Cabbage? Lettuce? Kale? What else would there be?
Stoner
Are they smokable?
Host
I wouldn’t think they are, so no.
Stoner
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan. That's dope, I guess.
Blonde
You smell FOUL. Can someone pass the vinaigrette?
Instigator
Yeah, I got you.
(Everyone continues eating in silence for a bit, the blonde adding copious amounts of balsamic
vinaigrette, everyone stares.)
Blonde
It’s for the flavor, I’m really not into salads all that much.
Host
Sure. Just don’t go overboard with it.
Blonde
(tease) Don’t worry I love balsamic.
Instigator (cont.)
Soooooo blondie, how was your date?
Host
Can we not do this?
Blonde
It went really well, this wasn't the first so i think it might get really serious with this one.
Host
Are you kidding me? I know my dad is the weird one but if you're going to do the sugar baby
thing, keep it away from me.
Blonde
(sweating, clearing her throat)
Well.
(The camera closes in on the blonde)
I think you should……. Mind your own…I’m sorry…..I don't feel good. Do you have some
benadryl?
Host
I do, I’ll be right back.
(the host leaves the room, the blonde starts coughing, blood starting to come from her mouth. )
Stoner
Gnarly.
Rich
Oh god are you okay?
Instigator
Well that's not right is it? I’ll get the host, someone get a doctor
Smart alec
Well duh!
(the blonde falls over, face first into her salad. Host comes back, benadryl in hand.)
Host
Shit.
Cut Out:
Portfolio Rationale Sheet (Typed)
Name: Jada Carswell
Type of project, piece or selection: Original Script (group)
Class for which this assignment was done: Dramatic Writing
Purpose of Assignment (3-5 sentences):
The purpose of this assignment was to work as a group and create an original script. Every member had
to have a part in the script and analysis. The scene had to be a total of 5 minutes at least. The script had
to use the notes that we took in class.
New things I learned from this assignment are (3-5 sentences):
What I learned from this assignment is that the dialogue may be lengthy, but the time it takes to say it
could only be a few minutes.
Challenges (3-5 sentences):
Number one, my group in particular struggled with creating a concept for the scene. After that, we had
to distinguish the roles within the group. Who was going to be the writer, director, and in charge of
analysis was a bit of a tussle. Everyone wanted to write, but barely anyone wanted to analyze.
