simon wright
Wednesday 11th January 2012 7:53am [Edited]
London
477 posts
Quote: catskillz @ January 11 2012, 5:02 AM GMT
Does this have to be like a proper little story, with a beginning and an end, or can it just be one long scene, say, in a pub?
Your script is a calling card. One of the skills you should be demonstrating to the comedy commissioners and production companies is the ability to craft a plot.
You also need to make sure that it's a self-contained plot (not just part of a longer sitcom), that ends satisfactorily but surprisingly.
It can be done.
The danger with having 'one long scene, say, in a pub' is that since nothing is happening plot-wise your characters end up talking about things that have already happened. It's a real trap. Imagine if Rodney told the story of Del Boy falling through the bar counter:
'...and then Mike lifted the flap and Del fell through it. Brilliant.'
Can't see that being played over and over on 'Comedy's Greatest Moments'.
Plots are involving. We stick around to find out what happens next. We strongly suggest that you have one.