Category Archives: Sketches
The DIALOGUE Machine: “The Schrank Family Take A Drive”
The Schranks pile into the station wagon for a family outing. The kids play in the backseat. They are Mary, aged 12, and George, aged 10. MOM: Hey kids, look up ahead, train tracks. DAD: You know what … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “There Is No Chicken Salad”
Rebecca – nearing 30, a Rabbi’s daughter Alec – nearing 30, a Psychoanalyst’s son Rebecca and Alec burst into her apartment, making out and groping each other. Rebecca excuses herself to pee. Alec starts going through her kitchen, discovering neither … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “Down By The Canal”
CARL and ROB, both roughly MID 20s, are sitting at the edge of the canal, looking pensive. Rob turns to Carl: ROB Hey dad? CARL Yes son. ROB How come girls don’t like me? CARL Well, your not that attractive. … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “Trevor Is Experiencing A Pain”
Walter is sitting at his desk. Trevor approaches him to talk. Walter: Oh hey man, what’s up? Trevor: Man, I got this kind of pain in my stomach. Walter: Really? That sucks, where? Trevor: Right here, man, like a pressure … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “The Origins Of ROTFL”
Two buddies, Rob and Dan, meet up somewhere to talk about some stuff or something… Rob: Hey, you wanna hear a joke? Dan: Ya sure, bring it on. Rob: [insert unfunny joke here] Dan: What? Dan doesn’t laugh. Rob takes … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “At The Photocopier”
BILLY comes over to use the photocopy machine. He looks over and smiles politely at JANET, whose desk is next to the photocopier. JANET: You think I photocopied my tits on that machine, right? BILLY: Uh, no. JANET: Come on, I … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “Two Old Friends Running Into Each Other On A Street Corner”
Rod—dressed in layers of filthy tattered clothes, coughing blood into his palm, sweating out stale discount booze—is asking pedestrians to spare him some extra money on a busy downtown corner. Rod: Spare some change… spare some change… anything helps… spare … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “Two Buddies Chatting At Work”
Two buddies chatting on their coffee break at work. Buddy1: Hey, you know who I think is hot? Buddy2: No, who? Buddy1: That Cindy chick, in customer service. Buddy2: Um… Cindy? Buddy1: You know, Cindy with the… (gestures to the … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “Phil Flusher Gets A Service Call”
PHIL FLUSHER is at home. The doorbell rings. It is a uniformed serviceman with a big box, his name tag says GUS. PHIL: Uh hello? GUS: Yes sir, we’re here to install your new Toe-Clipper-Protector. PHIL: Did my mother order … Continue reading
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The DIALOGUE Machine: “Mr. Foulnack Visits The Doctor”
Mr. Foulnack walks into the office of Dr. Dominic. The doctor stands to greet him. MR.F: Dr. Dominic? DR.D: Mr. Foulnack, come on in. Take a seat. MR.F: Thank you. DR.D: So, let’s have a look … Continue reading
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