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EPISODE 1

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1
INT. COLLEGE – STAGE BALLROOM – NIGHT
cast :janice and erin
(The episode begins with the opening scene of Erin's theater
performance at City College University. Erin, in character, is
portraying a hostage-taker, holding a real weapon on stage.
Janice, her co-actor, realizes the situation and attempts to
intervene.
[ACTION]

ERIN

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 (intense)
You thought you could escape,
didn't you, my dear? But you can
never escape me!

JANICE
[fearful]
Please, let me go! You don't have
to do this!

ERIN
(monologuing)
You see, my dear, I've waited for
this moment for so long. The moment
when fate, in all its cruel irony,
places you right where I want you.
(aiming a weapon into Clara and
pull the trigger)

JANICE
(shocked and suddenly push Erin)
NO!

FADE OUT BLACK

INT.PRACTICE ROOM – AFTERNOON

cast : lukki, janice, erin, dio, sarah, maya, indra
The theater group gathers in a cozy rehearsal space, adorned with
theater posters and props. They sit in a circle, with Lukki, the
theater group leader, at the center

LUKKI

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 (busy on his phone)
Sorry, folks, just finishing up
this call. What's on your minds for
our next performance?

The others, including Erin, Janice, Maya, Sarah, Dio, Indra, and
Jun, are huddled together, discussing ideas and researching
references. Erin is engrossed in texting someone.

ERIN
(excited, suddenly)
Oh my gosh, Lukki! Come here!

LUKKI
(still on the phone, distracted)
Yeah? Wait, I'm still on this call.

ERIN
(impatient, but eager to share)
Uh, fine.

LUKKI
(curious)
Okay, what's wrong?

ERIN
(beaming)
I’ve got good news!

LUKKI
(intrigued)
OMG, what is it?

ERIN
(enthusiastic)
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 We’re gonna perform at college next
week!

LUKKI
What? Seriously?

ERIN
Yes! I texted with the committee
member, and they'd like to invite
us.

LUKKI
(excited)
Whoa!

The theater group members express their excitement about the

upcoming performance

cut to

3
EXT.COLLEGE - FACULTY ROAD
CAST: ADAM
Adam making his way to cafetaria to meet his girlfriend
CUT IN
4
INT.COLLEGE - CAFETERIA
CAST: ADAM,CLARA,CLARA’S FRIEND
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Adam, a computer science student, and Clara, a communication
student, meet in the cafeteria. They discuss their plans for
Sunday and a theater performance.

ADAM
How about we go out on Sunday?

CLARA
Oh, Adam, I have to go to church on
Sunday. You know I can't miss that.

ADAM
I forgot, Clara. It's okay; we can
find another day.

CLARA’S FRIEND
Hey, you two! Guess what? There's a
theater performance next week at
the ballroom!

CLARA
Really? I love theater! Adam, we
should go!

Clara's friend tells them about the upcoming theater performance.

CUT TO

5
INT.PRACTICE ROOM – EVENING
CAST: ERIN,JANICE,LUKKI,MAYA,SARAH,DIO,INDRA,JUN
The theater group rehearses for their upcoming performance.
Janice struggles with her lines, and Erin seems impatient.

LUKKI
Alright, everyone, let's run
through those lines one more time.
This is it!

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 MAYA
(checking her costume)
These costumes are fantastic!

SARAH
(adjusting lighting props)
We need to make sure the lighting
is perfect.

The theater group members prepare for their performance

ERIN
Janice, can we run through our
lines one last time?

JANICE
Sure, Erin

ERIN
Come on, Janice, get it right!

JANICE
I'm trying, Erin!

Tension builds as Erin and Janice rehearse their scene

Cut to
6
INT.ERIN’S HOUSE – NIGHT
CAST: ERIN,JANICE,ERIN’S MOM
Erin invites Janice to her house for dinner with her mom. They
discuss dreams and education.

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