Script mr gladstone the unfunny man
- 1. Created using Celtx INT. THEATRE. MIDDAY. SCENE 1 Everett Gladstone a failing comedian is busy performing at his show this is where he is hoping to catch his big break in the comedy business Everett is strange man to understand however his ambition is a powerful tool he possesses inside the theatre it is cold and almost empty as no one has showed up to Everett's show we can see the rage of Everetts face but he continues to be professional and carries on with his performance. A large drop of sweat drops from Everetts cheek and it hits the ground making a loud noise like a tap dripping he then begins to tell jokes to his near empty audience. EVERETT: In voiceover Everett talks to the audience and to himself Every since i was young i had always dreamed of being a comedian i had watched and listened to the likes of old Cyril Fletcher broadcasts and phoenix nights hosted by peter kay but anyways thats enough about me your about ready to hear my first crack at comedy. EVERETT: Here is something funny (laughs uncontrollably) what do you call a cow thats shaking (Begins laughing again) A milkshake (More Laughter) The room is silent not a single person in the audience finds this amusing. The silence surrounds the room and echoes of everett chuckles and laughter. AUDIENCE MEMBER Hey you suck man EVERETT comedy isn't for everyone (chuckles more) The man in the audience he gets up and walks out the theater in disgust he mumbles on his way out
- 2. 2. Created using Celtx AUDIENCE MEMBER you will never be a comedian you suck SCENE 2 INT. BATHROOM DAY Everett triggers some bad memories and begins thinking about his near psychotic episode he had before his show where he struggled to manage his emotions he began pacing round the toilet and holding his head in pain he was heavily sweating and couldn't catch his breath it seemed as if he was having a bad panic attack this could have been due to nervs with his upcoming performance in 30 mins he looks into the mirror washes his face with water and prepares for his show. While looking into a mirror he begins to talk to himself. EVERETT you can do this you were made for comedy everyone is gonna love you (Repeats Stage Joke in head) (Begins laughing again) Everett then pulls himself together and walks out the toilets confidently and walks towards the theatre to perform his show. SCENE 3 THERAPY ROOM INT. DAY Some time after Everett's poorly performed show he has an appointment with his counsellor the room is cold and dimly lit this gives off a weird but soothing environment everett's counsellor is sitting in his chair with piercing eyes and he his slowly tapping his pen onto the folder placed on his lap he has a sad but pleased look on his face the tapping intensifies for a quick moment as Everett gets closer however the tapping decreases as everett sits down opposite to his counsellor the session begins. ABDUL So Everett how has your past week been hope its been good and productive. EVERETT Well Abdul this week has been great, just great. ABDUL Thats just great I'm very happy to hear this.
- 3. 3. Created using Celtx ABDUL How did your show go at the theatre. EVERETT It could have gone better however comedy isn't for everyone (Begins laughing) ABDUL Would you like to tell me whats on your mind. EVERETT Not really Abdul i should not have come ABDUL I see. (Pause) thats dissapointing to hear Everett it seemed as though you were making good progress. EVERETT Im trying to focus on my career in comedy than my health first Abdul ABDUL Its good that your trying to achieve your dreams however its also extremely important to manage your health and keep yourself in a positive mood. do you understand Everett? EVERETT Yeah i get you Abdul! ABDUL Well i hope your are feeling back to yourself soon if there is nothing else you would like to add i will see you at your next appointment which i have booked for 2 weeks from now at 1pm is that ok? ABDUL Just a moment Everett i am going to be upping the dose on your current prescription this is just to make things easier its not a setback its just to help you when you need it most.
- 4. 4. Created using Celtx EVERETT Ok thank you Abdul bye for now. ABDUL Bye Everett. SCENE 4 TOILET INT. DAY Its been a few hours since Everett has come out of his appointment its time that he has to take his pills that he just picked up Everett is in the bathroom he has the pills in his hand he is debating on weather to take his pills he glances down to them on his hand he realizes n his hand that he does not want to be taking these drugs as he believes it will ruin his creativity for his comedic career and decides that he is going to flush them and stop taking them. SCENE 5 STREET EXT. DAY Everett is still frustrated with the way his show went he goes outside for a walk and he is struggling to keep his head together due to the fact that he was greatly embarrassed during his show and the fact that he did not get many people who showed up to the show to watch him and he had a brief disagreement he walks downtime road with his hands in his pocket and his head down he tries to wear earphones to block out the sound and zone out however this seems ineffective to everett as he begins to feel worse and worse with every step he walks down the bank and into the park he turns and sits onto a bench where he then feels in his pocket and pulls out a gun its at this point where everett knows he can't achieve his dream and he doesn't want to keep trying anymore he has made his choice...