Logline: BONZO (27), a clown, introduces CLAIRE (27), a mime, to his parents BONZO, SR. (67), and POPPY (67), both clowns. Poppy is dismayed that her son couldn’t have married within the clown community and that she has no idea how to communicate with her soon-to-be daughter-in-law but comes to find that she prefers Claire’s peace and quiet to Bonzo, Sr.’s incessant joking and reminiscing.

Page Count: 7

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Cast Breakdown:
BONZO: 27, patient, cares deeply about Claire.
CLAIRE: 27, silent, insecure.
BONZO, SR.: 67, lighthearted, nostalgic, talks too much.
POPPY: 67, crotchety, resistant to change.

Location Breakdown:
INT. LIVING ROOM – DAY
INT. DINING ROOM – NIGHT
INT. BEDROOM – NIGHT

Special FX/Cheats/Stunts:
N/A

Credit:
Written by Nick Biddle & Vice Boberski

Contact Info:
nbiddle@chapman.edu
boberski@chapman.edu

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