by Robert Chauncey
Welcome to Genesis House. It’s
just a regular house. For the most part anyway. I let some of the kids from the
college stay here. Five of them are here right now. Let me introduce you to
them.
*Kay on a swing in front of
Genesis House*
This is Rachel. Sometimes its hard
to tell whether she is coming...or going.
She works nights at a radio
station. Playing that loud rock-n-roll music. God awful stuff. Don’t understand
how anyone can listen to it.
*Rachel standing at the kitchen
counter pouring a cup of coffee*
^BEEP^
*Alarm clock reading 8:00*
Meet Marcus. He’s definately
going. 8:00 Theatre Class. He’s late.
*Marcus running down the stairs
with books in his hands*
“Damn alarm!” - Marcus
“Didn’t go off again.” - Rachel
“Nope.” - Marcus
“You’re full of it, you know.” -
Rachel
“Always.” - Marcus
*Marcus and Rachel across from
each other*
Oh yeah...they date.
*kiss*
“See you tonight.” - Andre
“I don’t know. Calculus test
tomorrow.” - Cynthia
“Just for an hour.” - Andre
“You’ve talked me into it.” -
Cynthia
Cynthia and Andre. She belongs. He
doesn’t.
*Andre climbing down a ladder that
leads to Cynthia’s room. Cynthia is standing at the window looking down at
Andre*
She’s a smart girl. Except when it
comes to her taste in men.
*Cynthia smiling*
^BEEP^
*Alarm clock reading 8:05*
This is Alex. Smartest guy in the
house.
*Alex looking out the window*
One problem though. He’s in love
with Cynthia.
*Alex looking up to Cynthia, as
Cynthia watches Andre leave.*
“I’ll tell her today. I have to.
I’ll tell her, then she’ll break-up with Andre, and...who am I kidding?” - Alex
*Alex looking in the mirror*
^BEEP^
*Alarm clock reading 8:10*
And this is Dan. He’s in his
natural state.
*Dan is sprawled on his stomach in
his bed.*
“Andre stay over again?” - Rachel
“Yeah.” - Cynthia
“Becareful. Don’t let Mama Kay
find out.” - Rachel
“If she kicks me out, I’ll just
move in with Andre.” - Cynthia
“Whatever?!” - Rachel
*Rachel and Cynthia are across
from each other at the kitchen bar*
“Do you have some problem with
Andre?” - Cynthia
“You know I do...everyone does.” -
Rachel
“Well everyone just needs to mind
their own business.” - Cynthia
“We’re just con-” - Rachel
“I’ve got a class. See you
tonight.” - Cynthia
*Rachel and Cynthia are facing off
across the bar. Alex is coming down the stairs in the background*
^SLAM^
“Andre?” - Alex
“Isn’t it always.” - Rachel
*Alex standing at the bar glancing
at Rachel*
^BEEP^
*Alarm Clock reading 8:15*
“Dan, turn that damn thing off!” -
Rachel
*Rachel looking upward at the
ceiling*
“Oh, God, is it morning already?”
- Dan
*Close-up of Dan’s face. His eyes
are only half open.*
“I don’t see how he can sleep
through that thing.” - Rachel
“I’m sure it’s an acquired skill.”
- Alex
*Rachel and Alex are at the bar.
Rachel with coffee. Alex with a glass of orange juice.*
Campbell Fine Arts Building, Room
14
“So glad you could finally join
us, Mr. Daniels.” - Dr. Roberta Swift
“Sorry I’m late.” - Marcus
“Yes, you are sorry. You don’t
really think you’ll pass this class...” - Dr. Swift
*Marcus coming in through the
door, and Dr. Swift up front in the classroom*
“...do you?” - Dr. Swift
“I was planning on it.” - Marcus
“Well don’t. As long as I’m here,
you won’t ever pass this class.” - Dr. Swift
^HA HA^
*Marcus is standing at his desk.
Dr. Swift is at the front of the classroom. The rest of the class is laughing*
“Great!” - Marcus
*Marcus is sitting at his desk
with his head down on his arms*
“Is everyone descent?” - Kay(off
panel)
“Are any of us ever?” - Rachel
“Come on in, Mama Kay.” - Dan
