Acting Profile

 Opening Scene – On a train going to audition for Britain’s Got Talent. The present.

There is a voice over announcing the trains soon arrival in London.

When the lights come up the family are sat together on the train Mel is admiring her nails that she has just painted and Tom is brushing his hair.

Chrissy enters wearing a waitress outfit. She is bringing a trolley of drinks through.

Chrissy. Morning, Sir would you like any drinks?

Tom. I’ll have a vodka and a packet of salt and vinegar crisps

Chrissy passes a bag with the refreshments in it.

Elaine. Bit of a chill in the air this morning.

Anthony. You’re telling me.

Mel. (Stands up and does a twirl) Does my bum look big in this?

Tom. (coughs) I’ll have to take this vodka more slowly.

Elaine turns her attention to Mel’s mini skirt.

Elaine. We never wore them in my day. Wouldn’t have been seen out of the house in them.

Anthony. Why don’t you wear something else till this afternoon?

Mel. Don’t you like it?

Tom. I don’t mind, but it’s a bit chilly this morning.

Mel. I just want to look my best.

Pause.

Elaine. There’s a spot o’ porridge on it. I’m sure of it.

This is the start of a script that I am writing for my performing arts course. Over the next week I will post more of the script and you can see how a script develops to the point of performance.

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