Sitcom (Com)Mission Page 26

Quote: Martin H @ December 8 2009, 8:35 PM GMT

Is there a restriction on how many scenes/locations you can have for this comp? Obviously, the 'sets' are going to be very limited from what I understand, so is there any real point having say three scenes that are set in different locations?

I hadn't even considered entering this because I find it very difficult to write for stage, but I've got a sitcom script that I think I can adapt for this competition. But it would really need three different settings; a kitchen (that should be fairly easy to portray - just need a table, chairs and a couple of coffee mugs); a hospital room (a bit more difficult); and a church (extremely difficult - although I guess just having the character dressed as a Priest/Nun would get the location across).

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you don't need any sets, the audience have a fab imagination

Quote: bushbaby @ December 8 2009, 9:56 PM GMT

you don't need any sets, the audience have a fab imagination

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Cool. They can imagine all the jokes in my script if it makes it to the heats.

Quote: Declan @ December 8 2009, 8:40 PM GMT

Hi Martin

You've really answered your own question.

But what do you need to portray a hospital room? And can you put it in the dialogue? Also, actors can mime really well and the audience don't mind a bit.

Cheers, Declan

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The main gag in the hospital revolves around a morphine drip. How would you suggest portraying that? Actors miming it? Or just finding a prop that resembles one?

Thanks for the replies by the way.

Quote: Martin H @ December 8 2009, 10:49 PM GMT

The main gag in the hospital revolves around a morphine drip. How would you suggest portraying that? Actors miming it? Or just finding a prop that resembles one?

Thanks for the replies by the way.

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I know they've used smallish essential props in the past. One writer provided their own (home-made) ones.

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ December 8 2009, 10:54 PM GMT

I know they've used smallish essential props in the past. One writer provided their own (home-made) ones.

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Cool. Well my Mum's a nurse so I'm sure I could 'acquire' one. I'm not sure how ethical it is though to steal morphine drips from hospitals in order to use it as a prop in a live sitcom.

Die Hard has a whole suitcase full of scifi props required for their script

Quote: Kevin Murphy @ December 8 2009, 9:57 PM GMT

Cool. They can imagine all the jokes in my script if it makes it to the heats.

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Nice

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ December 8 2009, 10:54 PM GMT

I know they've used smallish essential props in the past. One writer provided their own (home-made) ones.

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Yeah for my sitcom in 2007 I had to scrounge around on Freecycle for things like white lab coats etc.

Quote: Kevin Murphy @ December 8 2009, 11:02 PM GMT

Die Hard has a whole suitcase full of scifi props required for their script

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Hey, it was a very small suitcase and it was not full of props, it also contained a great many snacks.

...you are merely jealous of my expertly laminated 'Space Ark Gazette'

Quote: Martin H @ December 8 2009, 10:49 PM GMT

The main gag in the hospital revolves around a morphine drip. How would you suggest portraying that? Actors miming it? Or just finding a prop that resembles one?

Thanks for the replies by the way.

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you just have to put a line in that refers to the drip and the audience will get it......we're not thick

Morning...

Have had a read through the Rules and Guidelines etc but can't find any reference to what format ie .doc .pdf .another they will except emailed scripts in...

anyone know...

or care....

kjs

I don't think they mind the format, as long as it's readable. I certainly wouldn't write it in yellow crayon on parchment.

Dan

What Dan said.

Quote: bluer than blue @ December 9 2009, 10:33 AM GMT

Is it just me, or has anyone else found the forum for the SITCOM TRIALS over the last couple of days, more entertaining than the sitcoms they presented?

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Only one thing worse than being talked about and that's not being talked about.

Quote: bushbaby @ December 9 2009, 1:36 AM GMT

you just have to put a line in that refers to the drip and the audience will get it......we're not thick

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It's more of a physical gag though. But I can maybe re-work it.