Tonight for homework, view this scene from Annie Hall with half the subtext filled in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq-1C81OrIA&feature=related
Come to class ready to write your own brief script, loaded with sub text.
Remember our BRIEF exemplar- it does not have to be a long exchange.
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RAY: Here we go, some nice peanut butter sandwiches. Rachel looks at him spreading the sandwiches, obviously masking frustration. RACHEL: I’m allergic to peanut butter. Ray, surprised, continues to spread the butter. RAY: Since when? (Beat.) RACHEL: Birth |
Tuesday night you will post your brief script here.
Some script ideas:
I am not attracted to you.
I am interested in cheating on my partner with you.
I’m bored right now.
I wish I was somewhere else.
I’m falling in love, for sure this time.
Your breath is bad, but like everything else, you don’t notice.
You don’t seem smart to me.
I’m intimidated by how smart you are.
I’m really trying to make a good impression on you.
I’m sucking up to you, but only because you are my boss.
In class on Wednesday, I will film volunteers with their subtext cards (written on paper like subtitles) and we will upload the links under the original scripts.
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Sally: Heeeeeeeeeeey jake (in a girly tune)
Jake: whats up? (as he checks her out) you look mmmm, amazing.
Sally: Thank you, hows gina?
Jake: well… all we do is fight, enough about me and gina, lets talk about us, long time no see huh? (as he puts his arm around sally)
Sally: ooh, i wish you didn;t have a girlfriend…
Jake: stop talking about her, it will just ruin the night..
The subtext was that even though he had a girlfriend he was willing to get with sally
Mike: I heard you’re thinking about trying out for baseball this coming season. Is that true?
Ben: Yeah dude, I swim and play soccer, I’m an athlete so I should make the team no problem.
Mike: No doubt, you’re an athlete.
Ben: Wait, you’re a pretty good pitcher right Mike?
Mike: Yeah I guess, but you’re an athlete so you could be just as good as me! Oh and you’ve never played baseball but since you’re an athlete you should make varsity just fine!
Mark: Hey Amanda
Amanda: Hi
Mark: Are you doing anything later?
Amanda: Oh, yeah I have plans.
Mark: Oh, what type of plans?
Amanda: Babysitting …
Mark: Do you need help babysitting?
Amanda: No, I’m all set. Nice talking to you ..
Mark: Hey Amanda
Amanda: Hi
Mark: Do you have any plans tonight?
Amanda: I have to study …
Mark: You study too much. Why don’t you take a break?
Amanda: No thanks … But have fun!
Mark: Oh, okay. Maybe next time!
Renata:Tiff lets go to the mall today! Please…
Tiffany: Ehhh
Renata: Please…
Tiffany: Eh fine.
– fitting room –
Renata: How do I look? I love this outfit
Tiffany: Yea sure it looks good
Renata: Are you sure? I feel like this shirt makes me look fat
Tiffany: Just a … no it looks fine
Renata: Alright ill just get it
Steph: “These are some fresh shoes, don’t you think Chuck?”
Chuck: “Yeah…fresh”
Steph: “So…should I get them?”
Chuck: “Yeah if you want to look nice”
*Steph buys the shoes*
Steph: “you’re a great friend”
Chuck: “I know”
Leah: JEN! HEY!
Jen: oh, heyy..
Leah: WHATSUP?!
Jen: Oh nothing much just in a rush I have a lot to do today
Leah: Busy you just like in High school … always miss busy bee!
Jen: Yeah of course I just really need to —
Leah: How’s Bobby?!
Jen: He’s doing great and hows umm Nessie?
Leah: It’s Nico and we broke up after graduation..
Jen: I’m sorry
Leah: Its fine, but hey I gotta run too
Jen: Yeah definitely–check up soon?
Brian:Hey babe I miss you, do you want to chill.
Charles: Sorry honey I can’t I’m busy today.
Brian: Ok babe see you tomorrow at school.
Charles: Bye hun.
Sebastian:*walking down the street, see Charle’s house, stunned by him kissing a random girl from the window*
Sebastian:*ran to Brain’s house, then ring the door bell*
Brian:*open the dorr than say* “Hey Sebastian look what I got Charles, I love him so much
Sebastian:*his face expression change from stress to nervousness and worried then say* “Yeah man hes gona love it, your the best boyfriend in the world.”
Priscilla : omg I love those pants
Chuck: yeah me too…
Me: those are the worst choice you would make if you pay those pants…
Priscilla : I think I’m going to get them
Chuck: yeah you should deff get those… They are hot
Me : are you sure they will have you size… I don’t think so…
Priscilla : of course they will have my size steph!
Chuck : well are you going to get them or not
Me : don’t get them I’m trying to be a good friend and tell you the truth
Priscilla : fine!
Walks out of the store and the next day steph gets the pair of pants
Brian:Hey babe I miss you, do you want to chill.
Charles: Sorry honey I can’t I’m busy today.
Brian: Ok babe see you tomorrow at school.
Charles: Bye hun.
Sebastian:*walking down the street, see Charle’s house, stunned by him kissing a random girl from the window*
Sebastian:*ran to Brain’s house, then ring the door bell*
Brian:*open the dorr than say* “Hey Sebastian look what I got Charles, I love him so much
Sebastian:*his face expression change from stress to nervousness and worried then say* “Yeah man hes gona love it, your the best boyfriend in the world.
Danielle : hey girl, you’ll never believe what happened! I met this cute ass kid who lives down the point !
Amira: omg me too ! Maybe they’re friends! Omg maybe we could finally double date!
Danielle: yea! He’s tall, light eyes, nice style, so tan, and his eye brows are better than mine!
Amira:wait … What’s his name.
Danielle:idk but his nickname is merrkey.
Amira: to , call this kid up right quick.
Little old couple
Kaylah: Can we please get a puppy ?
Jacob: why should we get a puppy?
Kaylah: because our kids are off living their own lives and we need some youth around !
Jacob: Alright…what kind of dog?
Kaylah: a Husky !!!
Jacob: Okay, i guess that’s manly enough.
Headmaster: Hello (with a confused face)
The Lombardo family: *Enter the room under dressed to meet him*
Headmaster: I’m sorry, did you all make an appointment with my secretary?
Mr. Lombardo: Yes, We’re the Lombardo family.
Headmaster: oh goodness, pleasure to meet you and your family sir, please excuse me.
Mr. Lombardo: I know this school is prestigious and I want my son to be enrolled in it as soon as possible. I’ll pay any amount of money.
Secretary*walks in*: Excuse me sir. The Mendoza family is here. Their appointment with you is in ten minutes.
Headmaster: Make them wait I’m attending the Lombardo family.
Secretary:The Lombardo family never made an appointment sir.
Headmaster: you can leave now. please.
Ale: “ Hey, how do you think you did on the AP test?”
Anna: “ Mannnnnn, I took this class for no reason. It was the easiest test I’ve ever taken.”
Ale: “oh that’s good. I found the multiple choice to be very hard”
Anna: “ HAHAHAHA, you serious? “
Ale: “yup”
Anna: “Well, You know that Argument essay?”
Ale: “ Yeah. I thought it went alright. I left it for last and ran out of time”
Anna: “Psh. I did it first; I’m pretty sure I was the first one to finish out of everyone. I even had time to sleep.”
Ale: “Um. Cool.”
Anna: “Well, what do you think you scored overall?
Ale: “ I hope I scored at least a two.. I don’t feel that confident about my essays.. Especially the rhetorical analysis…”
Anna: “Oh. that sucks. It was so easy for me.”
Ale: “ Oh yeah? Well if that’s the case, then you should be getting a perfect score right?”
Anna: “No doubt hunny.”
Ale: “Uh okay”
Anna: “Alright, well I Have mad things to do, I’ll see you later.”
Ale: “ K.”
Jackamo : Dex! I’m glad i caught you before you left.
Dexter : Hey jackamo I didn’t see you there.
Jackamo : So i have an amazing Idea and I want you to do this with me since you’re my best friend.
Dexter : yea sure, shoot.
Jackamo : WE SHOULD GET A HOT AIR BALLOON! GO CROSS COUNTRY AND WHEN WE FLOAT OVER EACH STATES CAPITAL WE BUNGY JUMP FROM THE HOT AIR BALLOON! IT WILL BE LEGENDARY!
Dexter :UHH…
Jackamo : WELL?!
Dexter : You know what!? I totally forgot I signed up for the peace core, silly me. I can’t sorry.
Jacokamo: Again?! God you’re a really great guy Dex.
Dexter: Yea, well i have to go pack.
Jackamo: see you…I guess.