Wednesday, 29 February 2012

The script so far

Justin S, and Jessica F, you guys are writing scenes 6 and 7. I know this is late, but do you think you can write it based on the other scenes?

Scene 0

M sits at table, JF comes in scene.

JF: I have made a dish for you Mistress

M: Well hurry up and bring it over here
(JF lays the meal on the table)

M: Ew What is this!? (shows disgust)

JF: This is stuffed duck with leeks, mistress

M: This is disgusting!! Get it out of here! (Throws it at cook)

JF: But it took me all morning to cook!

M: Your cooking is terrible. Leave! And bring me something better.

JF: (cleans and walks out) of course milady (mutters under breath, S walks by)

S: What is troubling you cook?

JF: Well the lady has rejected my 30th dish!

S: That's terrible

Scene 1

Earlier that day

M: Weaver! I believe my dress is complete?

J.S: Yes, my lady. (seems pleased and proud of himself)
You will be pleased. (shows dress)

M: (shows disgust) What is that?!

J.S: My lady it is your new dress. I have made it by hand for 15 moons. (stuttering)

M: My new dress?! Clearly you show no respect! (slap)
Leave! Your services aren't needed anymore.

J.S. but but... my masterpiece.... 15 moons

M: Why are you still here? Leave!

J.S.: (leaves scene) (muttering under breath) you won't see the last of this....

Scene 2

G sings in the court, M listens

G: (singing) la la la

M: Stop! Trobadour what is that awful noise!

G: Pardon me, milady?

M: I asked for a song not a headache!

G: but, milady....

M: No buts! I had enough of you! Begone!

G: Yes milady....

(G leaves scene and gives a dirty look)

M: Now what shall I have for entertainment?
(looks around, sees S walking by)
(M knocks over water glass.)
Servant! Be more careful with that water!

S: but....

M: Now I think you should clean that up.

S: right away milady....

M: After your finished go get me some food. I'm hungry.

S: yes milady

(leaves, goes to kitchen)

Scene 3

S: Cook, prepare some food for the lady

J.F: What shall it be?

S: She didn't say

J.F.: Ok, here you go.

Scene 4

S walks into lady's room.
S gives food to M.
M eats food.

later.....
S returns find the lady unconscious.

S: Milady, its time to wake up!

M: (still unconscious)

S: Oh my goodness! (runs out of room, bumps into J.F)
Cook! I'm so glad I ran into you! The lady is dead!

J.F.: (Laughs) Good riddance! I.... I mean, this is terrible!

S and J.F: (leaves scene to look for help)

Scene 5

In the market area. G stands around, and sees J.S. and J.F. talking.

J.S.: Cook, will you need more of those "special foods"?

J.F.: No, the lady died last night, our job is finished!

J.S: I see........ However, what shall I do with all this extra food?

J.F: (shushes Justin) Be quiet! No one will ever find out what happened.

J.S: True. Farewell cook.

J.F.: (Leaves scene)

G: So that's what happened...... (mutters to oneself) (leaves scene in suspicious manner)

Scene 6

G walks in castle, and sees S

G: Castle Servant. I bring you news about the lady of the manor.

S: What? The lady is dead, what new is there?

G: I heard from the cook & weaver that.....(G whispers in S's ear)

S: Oh, I see now....

G: So now what shall we do?

S: We must spread the news.

Ahh! I have a perfect Idea!

S: Really what is it?

G: I'm a trobadour I shall sing a song in the village square.

S: Great idea!

(JF makes noises)

G: I hear someone coming!

S: It's the cook

(G and S leave scene)

Scene 7

G sings song in the town square. S and JS stands around the square. JF walks by.

S: There she is!

M & JS: (plays voices of angry villagers) Bring her to the pope! Death! Justice!

S & G: (drags here away)

JF: No! I'm innocent!

G: Tell that to the pope!

JF: No!

G, S, & JF leave while dragging JF away.

JS: (snickers and laughs deviously before leaving the scene.
I hope this helps!