“WAKE UP DREAM BOY!”
Characters
TOM: (MALE, 18. Lead Character, Caucasian, tall, stubborn, sociable, attention seeker)
ANNOUNCER: (MALE, LATE 30S. Baritone voice)
MS FRANCES: (FEMALE, EARLY 40S TV Anchor, fashion conscious, brunette, screen-friendly face)
DAN DUNNE: (MALE, ABOUT 50,. Celebrity, tall, Caucasian, athletic body, confident)
ALISHA (FEMALE, 16. Classmate, dark in complexion , short in height, cute, round face but strict)
JANE (FEMALE, 15, classmate, ebony average in height, average but angry looking)
MICHELLE (FEMALE, 16. Classmate, tall, busty, mulatto, friendly)
MIRIAM (FEMALE, 17, Classmate, average in height, ebony, easy going)
VIVIAN (FEMALE, 18, Classmate, average in height, dark in complexion, confident realistic)
KYLE: (MALE, 17. Classmate, tall, ebony, reserved, intelligent)
FADE IN:
INT: LIVING ROOM - DAY
TOM enters, he looks tired.
He puts down his backpack and grabs the remote as he plops on a couch.
He clicks on the television and punches in a couple of numbers.
The banner appears for “Celebrity Timeout”.
ANNOUNCER
It’s time for Celebrity Timeout! (Beat)
Today we have as our special guest Dan Dunne.
Tom sits up and leans forward.
Ms. Frances, wearing a dress, sits in a chair.
MS. FRANCES
Hello viewers at home, this is Ms. Frances, your anchor for “Celebrity
ON SCREEN:
OFF SCREEN:
ON SCREEN:
Timeout” showing on this station, Ch 123. (Beat)
As you all know, this is a program that takes a look at the lives of our today’s celebrities before they became what they are.
(Beat)
Their experiences with the opposite sex and what lessons they learned to become better when it comes to relationships. I
have with me in the studio a known thespian.
(Beat)
An authority and a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. He’s no other than Dan Dunne!
The audience gives a round of APPLAUSE.
DAN DUNNE, about 50, wearing a suit, strolls onto the stage. He smiles and waves then sits next to Ms. Frances.
DAN DUNNE
It’s a pleasure!
MS. FRANCES
Dan has a hit TV show, his last movie was a big success, and he just finished working on a movie that will be released in the summer.
(Pause)
Dan, it’s no news that you’re a sought-after actor at the moment. Your name is noised everywhere in all nooks and crannies of the place.
(Beat)
Yes, news stories, particularly stories coming from the entertainment world, have said a lot about you. However, viewers watching this program would love to hear you confirm what had been said about your rise to fame.
(Beat)
Now, up close and personal.
Dan Dunne clears his throat.
DAN DUNNE
Well, I’d say my rise to fame wasn’t an easy one. By the way, viewers, my actual
name if Gary on. Dan Dunne is actually my thespian name.
MS. FRANCES
Wow! I never knew this! Dan Dunne is actually Gary Don? It’s getting interesting!
DAN DUNNE
Yes, most of my fans aren’t just aware this.
(Beat)
But to them, if you didn’t know. Now you know! On set, call be Dan Dunne but off it, I’m Gary Don!
(Beat)
Now back to the discussion. I’m the very first and only child of my father who single-handedly raised me to the man I am today after the demise of his wife, my mom, when I was barely 3 years of age.
(Pause)
Growing up for me was mixed with the good, bad, and ugly. Back in the day, my dad would always ensure I’m indoors all the time studying.
(Beat)
A teacher he as, he trained me to realize that education comes first more than anything else. It was ugly for me because the things I like to do like playing with my friends in the neighborhood in the peak of the afternoon hours was sacrificed for studying.
(Beat)
I saw the bad side of life when my father had a near-fatal accident that damaged the left-side of his leg. To this day, though I’m happy he’s pretty much alive and young
even at 80. His limping movement has always been a reminder to what happened to him about 40 years ago.
MS. FRANCES
Oh, this really happened? Life, hmmm! Well, for every fame one attains in life, there comes a price. That leads to the question. Your rise and rise to fame.
Tell us how you climbed through the ladder of success in the entertainment industry. Your status isn’t easy to come by.
DAN DUNNE
Where do I begin? It’s a long story but I will cut it short. I started my acting career in my elementary class. My class teacher recognized that I was outspoken and ostentatious in character.
(Beat)
So, she decided to put me on in the school’s theater group. I’d done a lot of theater displays when I was 5 years old.
But the big break came through when I met and fell in love with Trisha.
(Beat)
She was 16 at the time. Interestingly, she became my first fan! It was through her I met the rave-of-the-moment-film-maker, Jesse Toms. She happened to be his daughter.
(Beat)
Trisha was my first love and her encouragement spurred me to wining the first ever award in acting at age 18: Young Actor of the Year.
(Beat)
I got quite a number of jobs and as they say, “one thing leads to the other”, from being an aspiring mainstream actor to the
one I’m today, I met quite a great number of movers and shakers of the industry. As a result, I’d always count myself a success!
MS. FRANCES
You’ve really inspired me a lot! But you seemed to have missed one thing: Is Trisha still there with you? Please tell us.
DAN DUNNE
Ah. Should I disclose my privacy to everyone simply because I’m a celeb? Okay. I will, but I will only disclose a tip of the iceberg. We are still best
friends and she’s always bee, still is and will forever by my number 1 fan! Anything else won’t be necessary.
MS. FRANCES
You’re a star, no doubt. Your cute look and sense of panache would have attracted a bevy of female admirers. How do you get to handle them?
DAN DUNNE
That’s the nature of what we do as actors. We’re bound to encounter a company of female admirers. But for those of us who are focused, including me, we’ve learned to draw the line between pleasure and business.
(Beat)
Business comes before pleasure. Yes, to be the entertainers we are, we have to give room for them to be with us. But that don’t mean they have a greater influence on us. It’s through our profession they got to know us.
MS. FRANCES
I picked a phrase from what you just said, and that was, “to be with us”. Do you just date them or have fun with them?
DAN DUNNE
Well! Well! Well hmmm. By “to be with us”, you’re right when you said date them. But we don’t get to date them seriously.
Trust me, we don’t!
MS. FRANCES
Dan, how has been your relationship with the opposite sex?
DAN DUNNE
Apart from Trisha, I handle my relationship with my female friends, supporters and admirers on platonic grounds. No strings attached! Nothing more nothing less!
MS. FRANCES
I’d like to ask you 2 questions: What’s your advice for aspiring actors and those who wish to be in a true relationship?
DAN DUNNE
As for the first question. I’d say that you have to keep working out your fame. Improve on your artistic ability, attend film festivals and never give up, despite the discouragement you’re facing; home, friends, and other sources.
(Beat)
And for being in an honest relationship, I say this to my fans out there: please, whatever you see me do in movies stays with the movie life. An honest relationship is something that should be worked out by two individuals who have decided to be with each other, no matter what.
MS. FRANCES
Yes, you’ve heard it from the horse’s mouth. An honest relationship ought to be worked out by two individuals who have decided to be with each other, no matter what. And keep working on your artistic ability, attend film festivals and never give up on your dreams.
(Beat)
Viewers, we have come to an end of the program “Celebrity Timeout”. Join us again, same time and station next week for another bumper package.
(Beat)
Dan, it’s a pleasure having you on this program and I look forward to seeing you subsequently.
DAN DUNNE
You’re welcome! I’ll always come around.
MS. FRANCES
Bye for now!
OFF SCREEN:
Tom switches off the TV set and walks upstairs.
INT: BEDROOM - DAY
Tom is lying on the top of his bed.
TOM
I’ve been asking out different women.
Though not in school. Yet, they don’t get to answer me. They look at me as being naïve. Someone who doesn’t know his left from his right. A mom’s boy! Despite my huge looking physique, my presence puts them off. What am I not doing right?
There is a long pause.
TOM (CONT’D)
Yes! I see why I’ve been getting things wrong. Instead I tried the girls in school, I go for outsiders. So, I’d have to make the move, ask first the 5 girls in my class; Alisha, Jane, Michelle, Vivian, and Miriam. I really like them all but I’d like to work out an honest relationship with the one that agrees. I doubt if two would. But you never know!
Anything can happen! I’ll woe them at different locations in school and at several times; lunch time, closing time, whatever! I have to begin planning it out! I’m not my favorite actor, Dan Dunne, though I’m inspired with what he’d said some minutes ago on “Celebrity Timeout”. He’s star! I’m not. But I pray to be one someday! I’d start the whole thing tomorrow in school. Afterall, the earlier, the better.
EXT: SCHOOL - DAY
Tom approaches the entrance.
TOM
After Alisha, the rest would follow suit as I’d be lead.
INT: LUNCH ROOM - DAY
Tom walks to Alisha.
TOM
Alisha, it’s true I’ve not been talking to you all the while. But I find you quite interesting.
ALISHA
Tom, it’s surprising that you of all persons can decide to talk to me. It’s exciting to know!
TOM
Yes, the only thing in life is change. And that’s the change I’ve come to ask from you.
ALISHA
What change, Tom?
TOM
Well, to be frank, ever since I set my eyes on you the first day, something told me you’ll be a good partner to me. But my naïve self wouldn’t let me let the cat out of the bag.
(Pause)
Nonetheless, this time is an opportunity for me to say what’s held me bound for weeks. I want you to be my girlfriend!
ALISHA
You must be kidding Tom. Tell me you were joking!
TOM
I’m dead serious, Alisha.
Alisha turns serious
ALISHA
If you’re joking, please stop it!
Alisha gives a warning gesture.
ALISHA (CONT’D)
I entertained you because this was your first time talking to me. Thinking you’d discussing with me very important; you came with an impossible offer!
(Beat)
Now, take a good look at yourself. From your head down to your toes, you are het to come to the full stature of maturity.
TOM
What do you mean by “full stature of maturity”?
ALISHA
When you get home, do your homework. Do your findings. As you can see, I want to arrange my book for the next class.
A dejected Tom walks away. INT: CLASSROOM - DAY
It is break time.
Tom walks to JANE’S desk.
TOM
Jane, I want you to be my friend.
JANE
Everyone is my friend, including you, Tom. Why ask me what you already are?
TOM
You didn’t get me right. I meant I want you to be my priceless jewel.
JANE
What do you mean by “priceless jewel”?
TOM
I want you to be my only lover.
Jane has an angry look.
JANE
Have you ever been told that you’re a monster? Your intimidating physique makes me think you’re alien! Honestly speaking! Now, an alien asking me out is almost the
most hilarious and impossible task I can ever think of.
(Beat)
Now Tom, before I report you to the head class teacher, I want you to leave me alone right now!
Tom hurries out of the classroom. INT: CORRIDOR - DAY
Tom sits in a secluded alcove. He has an anguished look.
TOM
Why should this really happen? The common theme so far has been my physique. Jane and Vivian have repeated this. But Vivian said this jokingly and that was a long time ago!
(Beat)
“Big guy” was what she said and that was it! But Jane, hmmm. Should love be determined by one’s physical looks?
Should a girl look at the maturity status of a boy to be his lover?
(Beat)
I don’t just get it! But I chose not to be confused. I will follow my plan to the!
(Beat)
My next pick will be-EXT: SCHOOL - DAY
MICHELLE is walking away from the school at a fast pace.
TOM (O.C.)
Hello Michelle, stop there! I want to speak with you!
Michelle stops and waits for Tom.
TOM (CONT’D)
Can I have a word with you for a minute?
MICHELLE
Okay.
TOM
Do you mind us going to the playground site?
MICHELLE
I don’t.
TRACKING:
Michelle and Tom walk to the playground.
TOM
I know time is of the essence. Please, I want you to be my girlfriend.
Michelle looks at her wristwatch.
MICHELLE
For what?
TOM
You’ll understand as time unfolds.
MICHELLE
In that case, I’m not interested! In fact, it can’t be possible for the reason you that’s obvious.
Michelle looks up and down at Tom’s body.
TOM
Impossible is found in the memory of fouls!
Michelle gives a sardonic look.
MICHELLE
It’s only impossible if 2 don’t agree! Can 2 work together if they don’t agree?
Tom, don’t be the foul here! I have to go home. Bye.
TOM
Bye too.
Michelle, with her head high, leaves at a fast pace. Tom has his head down
.EXT: PLAYGROUND - DAY
Tom makes his way to MIRIAM.
TOM
Hello Miriam. You must be wondering why I urgently needed your attention and why I our talk to be held right here?
MIRIAM
You got it right. Tom! In fact, when you told me in class during breaktime that you really wanted to see me, I was surprised. You’ve never once talked to me.
(Beat)
Now, you wanted to see me urgently. I later thought through this twist and decided to honor your request. Please, what’s it you want to discuss with me? That urgent issue?
Tom stands shuffling he feet,fidgeting with is fingers, and moving his head from side to side.
TOM
The urgent thing. (Beat)
I mean the very reason I really wanted to see you is, I like you. As a matter of
fact, it will be a thing of joy if you become my girlfriend.
MIRIAM
What! You must be joking! How do you want a “yes” from me when I barely know you? If you’re in Dream World or Island of Fantasy, please, wake up and face the reality of the day.
(Beat)
Things like what you just requested don’t happen in an instant. Except you’re seeking for the services of a whore, of which I’m not, then you have no clue as to what you’re asking of. By the way, anything else aside this, Tom?
Tom stares at Miriam’s face.
TOM
Hmmm.
(Beat) You know.
(Beat) You see.
(beat)
I would like us to-
MIRIAM
Yes, you know what, you see what and I’d like us to what? I’m all ears, Mr. Lover boy Tom?
TOM
Okay.
(Beat)
I’ll.
Miriam is impatient.
MIRIAM
I’m sorry I’d have to end the discussion myself t this point, since, you have nothing else to tell me.
(Beat)
Tom, when you’re ready to discuss something important, my door is open. You’re free to come knock at it.
(Beat)
And I will surely open it for you to come in. Do have a great day ahead, Tom!
Miriam walks towards the school. Tom stands motionless.
INT: TOM’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Tom is lying on the bed.
TOM
Miriam happens to be the 4th girl who has turned down my request.
(Beat)
Tomorrow, the last day of the school week, I’ll have to pick the last, but not the least, girl. Hmmm. That would have to be Vivian! This is what I’d do.
(Beat)
Just give up! But before I do the hanging-up thing, I’d seek for one who is experienced in the game of love. Who could that be? Will find out after tomorrow.
(Beat)
I’ve made up my mind. Get Vivian talking and if she doesn’t agree, what’s next to do? Seek for someone who is experienced
in the game of love. She has once told me, though casually, that I’m a big guy. I want to use this to possibly see if I can establish a relationship with her.
INT: CLASSROOM - DAY
It is break time.
Tom walks to VIVIAN’S desk.
TOM
Vivian, I want you to know that I like you for ho you really are.
(Beat)
You’re just my type of girl.
VIVIAN
What are you driving at, Tom?
TOM
I want you to be mine.
VIVIAN
That’s way too funny, Tom. You know, the first day I set my eyes on you in school. I thought your being reserved meant a great deal, but now I know.
(Beat)
Tom, to be honest, I really like your gentlemanly outlook but this, to me, can best qualify you as my friend. Nothing more, nothing less!
TOM
We can get started from here. Vivian, you’ll make my day if you just give me the keys to your very soul and let me in.
(Beat)
I promise I’ll open it gently, come in and take proper possession of it by loving forever.
Vivian claps.
VIVIAN
That’s very thoughtful of you, Tom. (Beat)
Never knew you had it in you; the instinct of a poet. But Tom, I want you to get this. I’m not interested. I have a guardian taking care of my education since cradle and I don’t want to disappoint his mandate given to me.
(Beat)
Your education comes first before anything else. Look for that girl that’s made for you. She could be somewhere else waiting. I’m not available at this time.
(Beat)
I’m sorry, Tom. I want to visit the ladies. If you don’t mind, you can wait for me when I get back.
INT: KYLE’S APARTMENT - DAY
Kyle and Tom are sitting on a couch.
TOM
Kyle, I watched Dan Dunne’s interview on Celebrity Timeout. He’s my favorite actor and in fact, the very one I look up to.
He said an honest relationship is certainly workout stuff.
(Beat)
On that reason, I decided that I workout one with the girls in my school. Yes, I tried other ladies buy my approach was too trivial.
(Beat)
They bounced me! I thought I had a better chance of hooking up with just one of the
5 I mapped out for discussions. I used a 5-day, one day for a girl plan, beginning with the girl I most admire, Alisha.
(Beat)
Unfortunately, everything all backfired after I discussed with them all. That left me really frustrated. At this point, Kyle, I need your advice as to how to go about working out an honest relationship.
Tom, restless, shakes his head.
KYLE
Tom, do you think relationships would like that? I’m sorry they don’t and for your information, an honest relationship would involve the decision between two individuals who have taken it upon them to stick with each other. I do not follow anyone’s belief on how to go about working out an honest relationship. Experience has taught me a lot of things!
(Beat)
Tom from what I know, what worked for me may not get you the success you desire. You’ll need to find that peculiar approach, of course, resident in you, to make it work.
(Beat)
Therefore, I strongly advise that you focus on your studies. As you do that, that peculiar you would well up on the inside bring out the right idea and positioning you to get the right girl of your choice.
(Beat)
And it would be lot more easier to work out an honest relationship with her.
Tom, looking disappointed, leaves the apartment. INT: TOM’S APARTMENT - DAY
Tom, slouching on a couch, closes his eyes.
TOM
Tom, you’re at the crossroad, an in between, the devil and the deep blue sea. You’ve approached 5 embodiments of feminine energy.
(Beat)
Yet, no one complemented you. Five is actually a symbol for grace. You know deep down within you that the grace has been exhausted.
(Beat)
Anything else you do on this issue will lead you to nothing. I have come to help you. Embrace the energy of the world system, the evil live energy.
(Beat)
That’s the fulfillment you can ever get and what would take you beyond the illusions of being in an honest relationship.
(Beat)
In your own interest, look for the book, “The Book of Evils”. It’s the only solution to your predicament.
Tom’s eyes flash open as he sits straight.
TOM (CONT’D)
“The Book of Evils”.
EXT: AN OPEN AREA - DAY
SUPER: “Manama, Isle of Grata”
Tom and other students are in the area.
Tom is talking LOUD. His words are INDISTINCT. The other students gravitate away from Tom.
TOM
I’m out of here! (Pause)
Will check on y’all soon!
MIKE and the other students appear perplexed.
MIKE
Where are you going! We agreed to spend all day here but you are walking out on us just like that!
EXT: A MARKET PLACE - DUSK
Tom walks through the market area. Tom sees a bookstore.
INT: A BOOKSTORE - DUSK
Tom looks around the bookstore and sees TASHA. Tom strolls to Tasha.
TOM
My sweet pearl, how is love truly taking care of you? I strongly know that you’ll have what I need the most. The Book of Evils. I’m talking through you to subconsciously hand over the book to me!
TASHA
Yes, I will.
Tasha has a euphoric look.
Tom takes “The Book of Evils” from a shelf and walks out without paying.
EXT: STREET – NIGHT
Tom walks around aimlessly.
He notices a “Missing Persons” station sign. EXT: TOM’S APARTMENT – NIGHT
A car stops by the apartment.
KYLE is driving and Tom is in the passenger seat. Tom steps out of the car. They exchange waves.
Tom walks into his apartment. There is indistinguishable YELLING.
The yelling continues as a NEIGHBOR hurries to the Apartment door.
The neighbor goes inside and the YELLING subsides. INT: TOM’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Tom is upset. Then he looks at “The Book of Evils” and smiles.
INT: TOM’S BEDROOM – EVENING
The clock shows 7:00.
Tom opens “The Book of Evils”. INT: TOM’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
The clock shows 3:04.
Tom puts the book down than lays on the bed. DREAM SEQUENCE:
Tom finds himself spinning in an abyss.
TOM
Can someone help me!
ECHO
Can someone help me!
TOM
Help me!
ECHO
Help me!TOM
Help me!ECHO
Help me!TOM
I do not know the way out of here!ECHO
I do not know the way out of here!
Tom finds himself in a labyrinth.
He runs through it stopping momentarily at decision point then running down the corridor he chooses. He repeats this process twice more. Then stops.
TRUTH
The truth known as the Key of All Revelations is a sacred pearl shaped in the form of a key that unveils the way out of the labyrinth you are in.
(Beat)
This anonymous place is known at the Land of Infinity. It is an endless sojourn that keeps one in eternity with no direction with respect to space.
(Beat)
It is a circle that knows no time, keeps someone stagnant forever, even after the end of time. If you are here, there is no way out.
(Beat)
However, for your sake, I have brought before you the way out of this place.
Here, there are 7 escape routes from this place.
(Beat)
I will explain to you the seven escape routes, what they really about and the one which I advise you to follow.
(Pause)
First is the Land of Contemplation. This is a place where there are endless decisions makings amongst the people who are actually humanoids. They are always contemplating for changes in their lifestyle whilst keeping to the status quo.
(Pause)
This is a clip of the lifestyle of the people of this land. If you want to see more clips, just press the lowest side of my torchlight. Meanwhile, people in this part of eternity are destructive, never experience peace but always die to come alive to become vampires and unrepentant demons feasting on their fellow brethren. The cycle goes on. No father, no mother, no family! It’s all about a never-ending circle!
(Pause)
Second is the Land of Damnation. Again, like I mentioned, this is a land where the people are bond slaved by punishment for eternity. They don’t die, but live to face hell from the growing years of childhood to maturity and this never ends. To them, it’s a normal to live a life of damnation for eternity. Really, they are more than physical beings who have been destined from the get go by their forebears and offered to their gods as objects of eternal sacrifices in the form of excruciations. See for yourself the images on this footage.
MONTAGE:
People being tortured. END
MONTAGE:TRUTH(CONT’D)
Third is the Land of Hate. As the name suggests, this is a place where the convictions of the people, better known as the Humangles are hinged on hatred. Here, Humangles detest each other that everything around them revolves around hatred. In fact, hatred had been their second nature since the gods acknowledge and eulogize hatred.
(Pause)
Next is the Land of Rulers. There are no subjects. Everyone is a ruler. In their mindset, they were all born to rule over no subjects. It’s a vacuum that has no second fiddle as everyone is a ruler of himself. In fact, the “Special Beings”, as they are known, claim that they are equal to each other in respect and function, in time and space. Eternity is never recognized in this land. There is nothing really fruitful here.
(Pause)
The Land of Immorality is a concern I must explain. Obviously, the name suggests the land exhibits the crest of immorality by the people. The people are known as the Angelic Beasts. All forms of sexual practices are seen here. Angelic Beasts have been breathing, moving and making merry with immorality with each other from eternity to eternity. Inexplicable calamities have befallen this land.
(Pause)
The Land of Plenty is a place where the people observe all kinds of social and cultural normalcy, go about their day-to-
day activities, subjects and rulers. However, they are the Humanimals; possessing both human and animalistic tendencies in usual and unusual manners. There are a whole of pleasures if you tread the right path and you stand to gain favors from the high and mighty of this land, considering your gifted if properly brought to use.
(Pause)
The 7th inhabitation is the Land of all Necessary Evils. Here, the people or Huevils are naturally born evil geniuses whose lifestyles follow the illumination of evil. Negativity of all forms is the order of the day. Nothing good exists in that land. All kinds of evil machinations, real and imagined, are effective. As a matter of fact, imaginary evil deeds take place before the actual ones. Huevils are generally affected by the outcome of imaginary evils than the ones that exist on the plane of reality.
(Pause)
Now, there are 7 ways to move out of where you at the Land of Eternity. However, you are left with one option. Whichever option, you take, remember, the tasks involved and what steps to take to become comfortable with the people of the land you chose to domicile.
Tom looks over each of the different lands several times. He points to the Land of Plenty.
TOM
How do I get out of here?
TRUTH
Take hold of the Key of All Revelations and point it upwards. You will see the positions of the 7 Doors of Escape. These are known as the 7 Doors of Escape; the
ones I informed you about. All you need do is to point at the one you chose and use it to unlock the Door you chose.
Tom takes the Key and points it upward. Tom finds himself in the Land of Plenty.
THE END
FADE OUT: