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The Silver Stoat
Oy. Out of the last three weeks, I’ve had big problems with two of our topics. I certainly hope things get better soon. This one…well, I think I’ve got the feel almost right, but other than a few chuckles spread throughout, I don’t think I really brought the funny. Y’all be the judges. [fountain] INT.…
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FUTURE MAN – Episode 1 – Google
I wanted to try something a little different. Moving to old-time radio serial script format wasn’t easy…it’s an entirely different mindset. Doing it and trying to be funny? Well, you tell me…
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Mrs. Purcell
Peter’s take on the “Taxes” edition of Sketchwar: “Mrs. Purcell”.
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Magical Audits IV
[fountain] INT. IRS OFFICE – DAY LUCKY THE LEPRECHAUN, in full green regalia, sits in the hotseat opposite Clark, who flips through a folder. CLARK It appears all your income for the past several years has been from speaking engagements? Lucky speaks at Brogue Factor 9. LUCKY Aye. It’s lucrative but keeps me on the…
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Magical Audits III
INT. IRS OFFICE – DAY Clark sits opposite a sultry, voluptuous cougar decked out in a skimpy red top with faux fur trim. COUGAR (sings) My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, and they’re like it’s better than yours. Damn right it’s better than yours, I can teach you but I have to…
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Magical Audits II
Ken, and my weak ending on Part 1, inspired me to turn this into a runner. We’ll see how this goes. INT. IRS OFFICE – DAY Clark sits, fingers bridged and at full attention. We can’t see whom he’s listening to. CITIZEN (O.S.) ...and that’s why I was late filing in Oh-three. Now in Oh-four--…
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‘Cause I’m the Taxman
Nothing like Bon Jovi, a mechanical bull, and molotov cocktails to liven up a party… [fountain] INT. WASHINGTON D.C. BAR – EVENING Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive” blares over the jukebox as dozens of inebriated POLITICIANS, CONGRESSIONAL LACKEYS, IRS AGENTS, and LAWYERS mob the bar. Some stand, some sit at tables, and some play…
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Magical Audits
I think I started pretty strong, built nicely to a really cool visual, and then petered out. Oh well. Enjoy the laughs it provides and dream of a better ending. [fountain] INT. IRS OFFICE – DAY CLARK FRENELL (40s, gray suit, his picture is next to “ectomorph” in the dictionary) stands a respectful distance behind…
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Radio Reception
Peter’s take on the “Silent Scenes” edition of Sketchwar: “Radio Reception”.
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Caffeine is a Helluva Drug
Holy cow! Where did the time go? I’ve been keeping my head down working on another writing project, but, seeing as I tossed this suggestion out to Richard a while back, I figured I’d better take part. Sooo…