Today's blog post is a snippet from my script, Cheater. It had a beautiful run at Hollywood Fringe Fest and I look forward to submitting it to other festivals. I was blessed with an amazing and talented cast. Please enjoy this glimpse into Cheater.
MIGI
I’m not talking to you!
Ok, (hesitant) I haven’t been completely honest. I’ve tried to be but how can I even explain this?
MARTIN
I can’t wait to hear this
PABLITO
Well then...be honest, there’s no secrets now
MIGI
Babe, I have never been with this guy, I swear. I don’t even really know him.
Martin angrily pulls cell phone out of his pocket and pulls up a photo
MARTIN
Then explain this!
On Martin’s phone we see a dick pic. Migi looks down embarrassed.
PABLITO
Oh my god, that’s your...
MIGI
(dejected)
...my dick. Babe, I’m so sorry.
MARTIN
That’s right! His dick pic is my screen saver!
PABLITO
So, that’s it. You cheated.
MIGI
No, I mean, it’s not that easy…
MARTIN
How can you deny it?
I have all these pictures of us together! Are you gonna deny these too?
REGAL
Stop it. You don’t know what
Migi groans in pain, body folds
REGAL (cont’d)
Aarrrghh It’s not what you...think
Martin looks at Migi like he’s crazy. Pablito stares at Migi confused and concerned. Migi steps away from them and tries to regain composure, turns to them and speaks
MIGI
Look, you deserve an explanation. You both do. It’s so hard to say this.
(to Martin) I really don’t... know you. I’ve never met you.
Fuck...I really never had to say this out loud.
REGAL
Mostly because we never stick around long enough for this to happen.
MIGI
I haven’t been honest with you, not completely honest anyways
Trying to soften the blow
REGAL
But more honest than we have ever been with anyone...
PABLITO
More honest than ever? Is that supposed to make me feel better?
Migi is frustrated. He turns away and begins to pace and have a discussion with himself, while Pablito and Martin watch, shocked. They interact with each other as Migi speaks to himself.
MIGI
Fuck, I’m rambling,
REGAL
Just say it, no need to hide it now
MIGI
Just give me a second, ok?
REGAL
Just do it
MIGI
Fine! Fine!
Takes a second to gather his courage, then speaks quickly, like ripping off a bandaid.
MIGI (cont’d)
I’m possessed by a demon who takes over my body, mostly while I’m sleeping, whew!
Silence for a second.
REGAL
I can’t believe you said it out loud!
Migi looks to Pablito and Martin to see their response. They look at him completely silent. He stares waiting for a response.
MIGI
Well…
Long pause, they all look back and forth at each other
MARTIN
What the fuck was that? I know you can be kinda extra but really? A demon?
PABLITO
(hurt)
I don’t even know what to say to that.
Migi speaking directly to Pablito
MIGI
I’m trying to be honest.
Speaking to Regal
MIGI (cont’d)
Well? Say something. Are you just gonna hide now? Help me out.
MARTIN
Oh my god. You’re really fucking sick!
PABLITO
(concerned)
Is that it, Babe? Are you sick? Is it a brain thing, like, like multiple personalities?
Pablito walks to Migi.
PABLITO (cont'd)
God, what is going on with my life that I’m hoping my boyfriend has multiple personalities? I really can’t...
Pablito pauses, then turns and begins to walk towards the door, hurt,
PABLITO (cont)
I’m out. You can have him if you want
MIGI
(desperate)
No! Wait, babe.
Migi yells. In the desperation, Regal takes over and his full demonic voice is heard. It’s so powerful, it shakes the room. Everyone is in shock and realizes Migi is indeed possessed by a demon
Q2 Red flash of light and hold, when Regal yells stop.
REGAL
STOOOPPPPP!!!!
Pablito stops dead in his tracks. Frightened, he slowly turns to face Migi. Martin is frozen in his spot, eyes wide, he slowly raises his hand up and takes a crucifix off the wall, clutching it.
REGAL (cont)
He speaks the truth. We share this body.
Migi sits, exhausted. Martin repeatedly makes a cross with his fingers, eyes darting around the room, looking for an escape, backing slowly into the corner.
MARTIN
What the fuck??
