Episode 1 = I Don’t Want To Be a Rock Star
Prologue
Keith White’s garage – A garage band are rehearsing. The music is quite off beat. The band immediately stops jamming
Keith
(Keith White the guitarist of this band. A Slim shaped teenager. Long brown hair, blue eyes, tanned skin with devilish looks. He sets his red Telecaster electric guitar down)
Wow you guys now that’s what I call jamming!
Mike
(Bass guitarist. A stocky teenager. Bald headed with a growing goatee. Sets his purple bass guitar down)
(excited) I know right!? Nobody could top that!
Alex
(Alex. The singer of this band. Another teenager who is slightly built, average weight but with a goofy face)
(chuckles) I really felt it that time, no doubt about it you guys, right Gregz? (looks back at Gregz who’s sitting behind the drum set)
Gregz
(Gregz Mitchell. The drummer of this band. The same age as the others. Very pale and slim. Clothes all black, spike hair with purple highlights. Very moody and grim. Raspy and low registered voice.)
(mumbles)
Keith
After that rehearsal, we all need a break. How about it Mike? Wanna go out and get some ribs?
Mike
Dude of course! Maybe after the ribs we can get some chicks! (laughs)
Alex
(fake laughter) that was funny
Mike
Man that sounds awesome let me just hit the can, be right back you guys (opens the door) we’re gonna rock so hard you guys!
Keith
Yeah! You know it Mike
Mike
Whoo-hooo! (exits)
Gregz
We need to fire him
Alex
Mike is horrible, Keith
Keith
I know, I know. What do you want me to do!? We don’t have any choice. We have tried hundreds of different bass players and they all sucked so much! Mike is the last guy we have
Alex
(sighs) yeah but…he’s horrible, is he on drugs?
Gregz
I say weed, but that’s offending all the pot-heads
Keith
Alright! Fine! He’s out then!
Alex
Alright, when he comes back from the “can” tell him the deal
Keith
I have to tell him? No way that’s messed up dude!
Alex
Why can’t you tell him?
Keith
Why does it have to be me? Why not Gregz?
Gregz
Because you’re the “leader” of the band
Keith
Damn! How about rock-paper-scissors?
Alex
No way man, game is too complicated
Keith
(sighs) alright fine. You guys are the worst
Mike
(enters the garage) alright guys! I’m ready for them ribs!
Keith
Yeah (nervous chuckles) about that…
Alex
(smiles and pats Keith’s back) I’m so glad I’m not you Keith
ACT ONE
Scene 1
Modern tech high – The school Hallways – High school students are going from one class to another; some are by the lockers - By the lockers: Keith walks over to Brian Danvers who is closing his locker
Keith
Hey Bri! What’s up buddy?
Brian
(same age as Keith, medium weight and height. Full head of hair, looks very harmless and timid) please don’t call me “Bri”
Keith
Why not? I’ve always called you Bri, ever since 3rd grade
Brian
And I’ve always told you not to call me “Bri”
Keith
You did? Whoa never noticed sorry Bri (pats Brian in the back)
Brian
Um, it’s okay Keith
Keith
Hey bro, I kinda need some help with the math homework so I was wondering if…
Brian
(interrupts) … if I stop over your house and do your homework for you?
Keith
Well um, yeah. Man it sounds way better when you say it (chuckles)
Brian
Sure why not, “old friend” (Lisa Small and Brandon enters the scene with Brandon’s arm around Lisa)
Lisa
(Teenage girl, same height as Keith and Brian. Long straight brown hair. Dressed in “rocker” attire like Keith. Cute with a cool demeanor) Hey guys! (notices that Brian has frozen up with shyness)
Keith
Hey Lisa (looks at Brian frozen with fear, smiles) Yo Brandon the season starts next week
Brandon
(A very muscular teenager. Has a cheeky face but with brutish handsome features) Oh yeah! I’m so ready! The coach said if we win the championship this year he’s taking all of us to Vegas!
Keith
But you guys are fourteen
Brandon
Coach said he’s got a whole box full of ID’s! Cool right?
Lisa
(nudges Brandon) oh stop it! (looks at Brian) hey Brian, I heard you had a perfect score on that science quiz
Brian
(doesn’t respond, still frozen)
Lisa
That was tough, especially question nine, right?
Brian
(doesn’t respond, begins to sweat instantly)
Brandon
Whoa little man, we’re not in the middle of August anymore
Lisa
(nudges Brandon again) oh Keith! What happened yesterday with Mike? Didn’t work out with him?
Keith
Man, how do you know about that?
Lisa
He updated his status
Keith
I’m telling you; the guy couldn’t keep any rhythm, we tried everything but nothing works out plus the guy stinked up my toilet!
Lisa
So what’s going to happen to the band now? I literally just fixed the website the other days
Brandon
(cuts in) Yeah! She had to break one of our dates to work on that
Keith
(sighs) I don’t know at this point, if I don’t find any bass player by the end of the month we might as well just drop the whole thing
Lisa
(worried) but Keith! The website!
Brandon
(looks at his watch) whoa gotta head to gym class in five; c’mon babe!
Lisa
Keep me posted, bye Brian
Brian
(still frozen)
Keith
(Lisa and Brandon exits) what’s wrong with you Bri? Not even a bye?
Brian
(sighs) you know how much I love her, I couldn’t even muster up the strength to communicate with her
Keith
Here we go again, how many times I have to hear this? This is what? The billionth time?
Brian
That’s impossible Keith; I would say the 886 time to be exact
Keith
Does it even matter dude?
Brian
Lisa Small is the girl of my dreams she’s the only reason I wake up in the morning. One of these days we’re going to be together and get married I can see it now.
Keith
(sarcastic) Yeah, I bet you do. Why don’t you just talk to her?
Brian
I, I can’t. When she looks at me with those mesmerizing eyes it’s as if my entire immune system malfunctions!
Keith
Aw dude, that’s nasty. For some reason
Brian
However, I am determined to conquer her heart
Keith
Well too bad her heart already has been conquered by the school’s star quarterback
Brian
(clutching his chest; dramatically) I know, I know! How fate has played a cruel joke on me. What have I done to receive this horrible dilemma!?
Keith
Talking about “cruel” we better head to math class now before Mr. Jay goes on his “period” mood on us!
Scene 2
Mr. Jay’s math class – Mr. Jay is giving a lesson. The students are bored and are not even listening - Keith is talking to Alex and Gregz in their table
Alex
Guys I hear Derek has a party next Saturday; he’s looking for a band, dude he wants us in there
Keith
Has he heard us play before?
Alex
No but he has the hots for my sister (smiles)
Gregz
How much money is he offering?
Alex
Forty-five dollars per song!
Brian
(whispering from his own lonely table behind them) Shsssh! Come on you guys!
Keith
(looks back) sorry (faces Alex) that sounds pretty…
Gregz
…Cheap, we will not do business
Keith
What are you talking about!? That sounds amazing. Damn! Too bad we’re not ready
Alex
We need Mike back in the band
Keith
No! No way! Never!
Brian
(from behind) Shssss! be quiet you guys I want to hear how he subtracts these fractions!
Gregz
Go rot in hell!
Keith
(barks at Gregz) Dude!
Mr. Jay
(Mr. Jay. A thirty something year old teacher. Tall, nice head of hair, wearing a buttoned down shirt. With a snobby attitude. Stands by the boys, looks at Keith with sharp eyes) Mr. White, how many times must I tell you to keep your mouth shut during my lessons?
Keith
Hmm I don’t know, and I really don’t care
Brian
(whispers loudly) Keith!
Mr. Jay
Keep it up Mr. White and you’ll soon be visiting the principal’s office…again!
Keith
(sarcastic) oh no please, I’ll be nice next time. Bite me!
Vicky
(Vicky Green. A blonde teenager. Blonde, blue eyes, wearing exclusive and expensive clothing and merchandise. Poisonous attitude but extremely attractive. Enters the class room while texting on her pink blackberry phone) Oh (chuckles) what a little slut, DELETE! (puts the phone in her purse)
Mr. Jay
(annoyed) Ms. Green! Do you realize how late you are for my class?
Vicky
Umm, no
Mr. Jay
You are 35 minutes late for my class, what do you think about that?
Vicky
Thank god, only 10 minutes till lunch time, hooray for me
Mr. Jay
(really annoyed) don’t you think your math education should be your biggest concern?
Vicky
Hey, I have a math equation for you; what’s N plus O?
Alex
(raises his hand) Ooh Ohh I know I know
Vicky
(points to Alex) Alex?
Alex
N plus O equals NO!
Mr. Jay
Alright! That’s enough! Take a seat Ms. Green
Alex
(looks at the guys) told you guys I’ve been studying my math
Scene 3
Night – Keith’s bedroom – Keith is sitting on his bed playing guitar and writing on his note book. The room is a pigsty. Two acoustic guitars are on the floor, and a bass guitar is resting near the doorway - Brian knocks on his door
Keith
Come in buddy
Brian
(enters the room) hey um, where’s your parents?
Keith
I don’t know my mom told me something about vacationing
Brian
Okay (changes subject, looks around the room and sees the guitars lying around) ah yes, your “collection” I see you value your art?
Keith
Very funny mister comedian, a comment coming from a guy who can’t even talk to one girl
Brian
Ouch, that was painful
Keith
Sorry Bri, got things on my mind
Brian
I know what’s going to cheer you up (takes books out from his book bag) English, math and science!
Keith
(sarcastically) whoopee, my night has been saved (his cell phone rings) wait, its Alex, gotta take this (steps out of his room)
(cut to the exterior of Keith’s room – Keith is talking on his cell)
Keith
So what’s up? No, I haven’t found anyone yet! (sighs) dude I think we should wrap this thing up. We’re not going to go anywhere! Like seriously we don’t even have a band name! Yeah, I’m going to call Gregz in the morning and tell him the whole band thing is off. (stops talking when he hears bass notes coming from his room) dude! Hold on! (rushes in the room)
(cut to Keith’s room – Keith is shocked to see Brian playing the bass guitar like a pro)
Brian
(stops playing) oh Keith!
Keith
Dude!
Brian
My apologies (puts the bass down) I’ve noticed you’ve taken a long time on the phone so I picked up your old bass
Keith
I never knew you played the bass, hell I never knew you played anything other than video games!
Brian
I used to play all the time when I was younger, my uncle taught me. The bass was his favorite instrument that was his passion, well that and consuming drugs
Keith
You’re Uncle Eddie? Man he was cool too bad what happened to him
Brian
Well it was obvious that a steady diet of narcotics can do to a human body
Keith
Oh man! Dude I found it! Can’t believe it was under my nose all this time
Brian
What are you talking about?
Keith
(pointing at Brian) you! You’re the answer!
Brian
I’m the answer to what?
Keith
I need you to play in my band!
Brian
What!?
ACT TWO
Scene 1
Keith’s garage – one hour later – Keith, Gregz and Alex see Brian playing the bass. After playing some more notes Brian stops
Brian
There (puts the bass down) now can we study?
Keith
Hold on Bri (looks at Gregz and Alex who are stunned) band meeting fellas?
Alex
Hell yeah! (Keith, Gregz and Alex group up to the other side of the room)
Keith
So? What you guys think?
Alex
Keith, this can’t be the same Brian Danvers that we know from school, it must be his double!
Keith
It’s him
Alex
B-but Brian doesn’t play the bass, the Brian I know likes to read books!
Keith
I know, I know
Alex
Keith, he needs to join our band!
Keith
Yeah
Gregz
He’s a nerd
Keith
But there’s a problem about that you guys
Gregz
He’s a nerd
Alex
What is it? How can there be a problem? Brian is our guy!
Gregz
He’s a nerd
Keith
He doesn’t want to be in the band
Gregz
(snaps) WHAT!? (marches up to Brian, upset) who in the hell do you think you are!? Declining us!?
Brian
(confused) w-what!?
Keith
(rushes to Gregz and holds him back) whoa chill, Gregz! He just doesn’t want to join us!
Alex
(concerned) why Brian? Are you mad at us because I put dog crap in your peanut butter sandwich that one time?
Brian
No and you put what in my peanut butter sandwich!?
Keith
Listen buddy, we have a gig that is willing to pay forty-five bucks per song; but we don’t have a bass player. We looked everywhere and tried everyone but no one was good. Trust me we even held auditions!
Gregz
I still have nightmares about the auditions
Alex
Your whole life is a nightmare
Keith
Brian, your playing was out of this world, seriously you have skills. You’re my last resort man; please you have to join our band
Brian
I’m sorry Keith, music is not me. My mind is committed only for the pursuit of knowledge. Not the pursuit of “sex, drugs and rock & roll”
Alex
And what the hell is wrong with that!?
Brian
(starts putting his books in his book bag) I’m sorry fellas, frankly I am disappointed. I actually thought we were going to have a study session
Keith
Yeah it’s ok; see you tomorrow (Brian exits)
Gregz
Nerd!
Alex
Guys! What are we going to do!? We can’t just let him go like that!?
Keith
Don’t worry, I have a plan
Scene 2
The next day – Modern tech high – Hallways – Brian is walking towards his locker but gets stopped by a over weight bully
Bully
Hey! (leaning against Brian’s locker) where you think you’re going?
Brian
Obviously to my locker, which you are leaning
Bully
You sure about that? (gets closer to Brian; face to face)
Brian
I couldn’t be more sure than anything in my life
Bully
Well, there’s a problem (raises his hand, Keith comes from behind and grabs the bully before anything happens)
Keith
Alright! Back off! Brian is with me!
Bully
Okay, okay jeeze (starts leaving)
Keith
That’s right! Better get out of here before something happens to you (pats Brian) don’t worry dude we got your back
Brian
How much did you pay him to do that?
Keith
(sighs) twenty bucks
Brian
(shakes head) oh Keith, Keith, Keith
Keith
What? It almost worked right? Come on Brian I’m begging you to join us! What does it take?
Brian
(opens up his locker) for the last time, I am not interested.
Keith
Fine! You don’t know what you’re doing to me! You’re destroying my dreams. My whole future is going up in ashes, no in flames dude! IN FLAMES! And you know why? Because you don’t want to support me and play in my band, that’s why! But hey like the losers who have nine-to-five jobs working behind a lame desk say “that’s life”
Brian
(closes his locker)
Keith
Hey by the way can you stop by my house again? I’m really having problems with those fractions
Brian
Sure
Scene 3
Keith’s Garage – The band are playing – then Brian enters
Brian
(covers his ear from the loud music) guys! (yells) GUYS!!!
Keith
(the guys stops playing) hello Bri! You made it
Brian
What’s going on?
Alex
We’re just jamming
Brian
I thought we were going to have a real study session!?
Gregz
We’re never going to have one of those
Keith
(takes a bass guitar from the back and hands it to Brian) Gregz is playing around we’re gonna have our study thing later. After you play us some bass grooves
Brian
Again with this!? I’m not joining your musical group, Keith
Keith
I know, I know you have made that perfectly clear, I just want to hear some of your notes while the magic is still alive
Brian
Alright, fine! But I get to pick how many pages we’ll read later when we study! (takes the bass guitar and starts playing, after a minute or two of playing, Lisa enters the garage clapping)
Lisa
(clapping) whoa!
Brian
(stops playing and stands motionless)
Lisa
Oh my god! Brian that was amazing!
Keith
I know right?
Lisa
I, I loved it!
Brian
(faces Lisa) you, you did? (nervously sweating)
Lisa
Yes! You play like a professional!
Keith
I told ya! Too bad he doesn’t want to join the band
Lisa
Aw man!
Brian
(snaps a look at Keith) wait, wait. (looks at Lisa) you really liked my little performance?
Lisa
It was the best!
Brian
(walks over to Keith, whispers) she really liked it!
Keith
(whispers) yep, so what?
Brian
(walks over to Lisa) I don’t know what Keith is saying; I was actually giving it some thought and decided to join his group!
Keith
DUDE! You are!?
Alex
But you said that…
Brian
(interrupts Alex) Shssssssssshhhh!!! The past is the past and the future is the future!
Alex
(confused) what?
Keith
Who cares!? We have a band now!
Lisa
Yay! (hugs Brian) congrats!
Brian
(stands motionless again, smiling)
ACT THREE
Keith’s garage – Hour later – Keith and Brian are looking at math textbooks
Brian
(smiling) touché Mr. White
Keith
What?
Brian
For setting up this whole plan; bringing Lisa while I was playing the bass. Very sly very cunning
Keith
Oh, well actually (smiling) that wasn’t my plan, it was Alex’s
Brian
Come again?
Keith
Alex set the whole thing up
Brian
Alex!? But he has the IQ of a termite!
Keith
(laughs) at least it worked! “Mr. Rock star”
Brian
(covers face with his hands) oh dear lord
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