Cast
God
Michael
Joanne
Jesus
Computer
Hell-bound
Lil' Johnny
Scene 1:
[SFX: ELEVATOR OPENING]
Computer:
Good morning, - Visitor, and welcome to the Global Organised Dogma Corporation. Established since the dawn of time, the G.O.D. Corporation has remained committed towards manipulating the destiny of Mankind through the use of sermons, miracles and guilt.
Computer:
Our CEO and author of two bestsellers...
Michael:
[OVER COMPUTER] oh shut-up, shut-up
[SFX: CLICKING NOISE]
Computer:
Windows Eternity, helping you mange your universe. Goodbye
Joanne:
What's happening?
Michael:
Sorry that darn computer always seems to go off spouting jargon.
Joanne:
No, no. This is all wrong. I was just on my way home. Why am I here?
Michael:
Well- did you see that bus?
Joanne:
No. What bus?
Michael:
Well that's why you're here!
Joanne:
[SADLY] So, I'm dead.
Michael:
Yes isn't it wonderful no more aging, no more sickness and no more telemarketers.
Joanne:
Then I made it to Heaven
Michael:
Almost. - You work as my secretary and then in a century or so you can receive eternal bliss. It's part of our new Work for the Soul Scheme.
Joanne:
Apart from work, what else is there to do?
Michael:
Gaze down from the Heavens! The fools, they think they invented reality TV. We've been watching their stupid shit for years!
Joanne:
And who are you?
Michael:
Michael... The right-hand man of God.
Joanne:
An angel?
Michael:
Well these aren't chicken wings here, lady.
Joanne:
I don't understand, I thought Gabriel was the highest of the angels.
Michael:
It's just typical, Gabriel does one gig and he gets the notoriety. Remember I fought the war against Lucifer.
God:
[SFX: ELEVATOR DOOR OPENING]
Are you still going on about that?
Don't worry about him Joanne. Are there any...
Heavens Above
You have succeeded in writing a comical religious parody script. The conversational format is effective in holding the reader's interest. This is a good example of how a touchy subject may be successfully handled in a non-threatening manner through the use of humor. Good job!
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