A man with crippling anxiety must take to the stage in order to save his local Community Theatre group from going under.

A show about identity, the power of imagination, and the importance of local communities.

The full six episodes of Season 1 have been written on Spec. If you’d like to read the scripts, feel free to get in touch.

EPISODE 1: Abel suffers an anxiety attack during a business presentation at work, leading to him taking a stress-free job at his local Theatre. However, he soon finds himself drawn to the stage.

EPISODE 2: After a car crash outside the Theatre in which Abel helps save the life of the victim, actress Meryl Cruise appears on local TV as an eye-witness. Because of her dramatic retelling of the accident, she becomes an overnight celebrity.

EPISODE 3: During a performance of Romeo & Juliet one evening, a new character suddenly appears on stage alongside the two lead actors. Even off-stage the man doesn’t break character. Just who is Petruchio, and how did he get to Community Theatre?

EPISODE 4: Abel finds himself having to navigate a series of increasingly odd situations. It soon emerges that he is undergoing ‘The Test’ to see if he’s a suitable candidate to join the Local Theatre Acting Union. Can he pass? Does he even want to?

EPISODE 5: Theatre boss David Davidson calls in the help of master Improv Teacher Jerry Jackson to help Abel disappear into a character, in preparation for their upcoming show. However, his Improv with Meryl soon spirals out of control, and the two find themselves alone in a far away land.

EPISODE 6: The premiere of the group’s new show: Old Hands. Can the group come together to stop the Theatre from going under, and can Abel successfully face his fears?

CHARACTER QUOTES:

"We've had to fire one of our longest serving ushers, Brenda, as it emerged she hasn't sold any ice cream in the interval for 14 years.”

"When a character on stage asks a question, please do not answer it.”

"No one called Richard will be permitted into the theatre tonight. One of our actresses is working through some issues and needs your support.”

Recognition
• Best International Teleplay Award for 'Community Theatre' Pilot Script ‘Acting versus Reality’ - Portland Comedy Film Festival 2020
• Best TV Script for 'Community Theatre' Pilot Script ‘Acting versus Reality’ - The Screenwriter Showcase 2020
• Best TV Script for ‘Community Theatre’ - ‘The Accident’ - Hollywood Just4Shorts Competition 2020
• Official Selection for 'Community Theatre' Pilot Script ‘Acting versus Reality’ - Houston Comedy Film Festival 2020 & Roma PRISMA Independent Film Festival 2020
• Finalist for 'Community Theatre' Pilot Script ‘Acting versus Reality’ - The Screenplay Festival
• Finalist for 'Community Theatre' Pilot Script ‘Acting versus Reality’ - Lit Laughs 2020

The story of a woman who falls in love with her living room wall.

If you’re interested in reading the script, feel free to get in touch.

written in 2008