Monday, November 23, 2009

Oral communication script.. Cool man! ^^

Last night, I spent for about 3 hours creating a nice script for the oral communication group presentation which is a short play. Wai Hang(Croc) already make the script by his own but it's too short, plain and lame. I don't think it will make the audience captivated. So I redo everything all over again. I decided to make different personality for each character. I will be the funny one, Croc will be the optimistic one, James will be the weird one and Sam will be the enthusiastic one! Now the script is very interesting and funny. Thanks to Alan who gave me some ideas and even gave me his opinion after reading the script. Check it the script(everything is created/copyright by me, though using some parts of Croc's original script =p)! Maybe u can gimme some comments later..

A Scene during Lecture Break

S: Finally it’s break time! (Says happily) That’s what I have been waiting for the whole time. Three hours of lecture class is very tiring indeed. Too bad it’s only 10 minutes break. (Sigh..)

J: 10 minutes is actually more than enough. Our brain is resting and relaxing even while we are having this conversation now. I can feel that my mind is in an unconscious state now, waiting to be activated when the lesson continues.

E: Good for you then. Hey S, I noticed that you were eye-ing that beautiful girl sitting two rows in front of you. Going after the singles huh? Good luck but it’s kinda hard to capture her heart though. Many tried and kicked the bucket...opps, i mean failed miserably!

S: (Shocked) Wow, you really have sharp eyes! Yea, I’m kind of interested in her. I wonder if I could capture her heart and make her mine.

J: Don’t worry, I’m sure you will. Trust me! Just go and give it your best shot. U can even consult me if there’s any problem. Have no fear; you have the love guru to guide you!

S: Umm, that’s what I’m worried about but sure, I will take up your offer. Nowadays, I saw many of my friends are busy dealing with their girlfriends. I really envy them for having a girlfriend. The jealousy in me is burning up as well! So I have been wondering, why do I have a hard time to find or get a girlfriend?

J: Relax, don’t worry too much. First, you should enlarge your social life. Mix with different types of people that u never mix in before. Or maybe join a party or a ball where you are surrounded by many people. For me, I first met my girlfriend in the ball. (said proudly)

S: (excited) Wah, in the ball?! Cool, now I really envy you! Does your suggestion works well? Should I try to find and get a girlfriend while attending a ball or party?

E: J’s suggestion works well. Not only you can get to know many girls, you can make new friends as well. But DON'T try to get a girlfriend from a ball! I met my girlfriend in the ball too. After being with her, I finally found out that she is so materialistic.

(C suddenly walks towards the group and joins the conversation.)

C: Yo, dude. I support your point of view. Since the first day I met my ex-girlfriend, I have become broke. My pockets are all emptied because of her and it gives me financial problems now! It’s always money, money and money!

E: (Surprise) Whoaa…you gave me a shocked! Suddenly appearing out of nowhere! Luckily I don’t have a heart attack or I will be dead by now. Fuh..

C: Haha. Sorry bout that.

S: C, it’s been a while since we last see you. (Speaking worriedly) You were absent for class for four consecutive days. Where have you been? Are you alright? You made us worried about you!

E: (asked excitedly) Yea, curse you for making us worried! You didn’t even contact us or replied our calls or SMS! I even thought that you had an accident or something bad happen to you. Eh, I didn’t even see you at class just now!

C: Umm, sorry to make you guys worry. I just arrived a while ago. I knew that the lecturer will give us a break so I planned on entering the 2nd half of the lecture. It’s not that I wanna skip the 1st half of the lecture. It’s because I just reached Kampar from my hometown. The main reason I had been absent for four days is that my grandfather was in critical condition. When I received the news from my parents, I rushed back to my hometown. I felt very sad and don’t want to be disturb. That’s why I didn’t keep in touch with you guys.

E: It’s ok. I just can’t believe that all this is happening to you. Anyway, how’s your grandpa? I hope he gets well soon.

J: No worries. His grandpa can take on anything! Maybe the greatest grandpa alive!

C: (Looks down & said sadly) I wished for that to happen too but in the end he didn’t make it.

E: What?! Bloody hell! U mean he’s dead??

C: (sounds depressed) Yea, he passed away 2 days ago. You sounded as if you are very excited.

E: No, I’m not excited. I was just so shocked that I couldn’t think straight. You have my dearest sympathy.

S: C, I’m very sorry to hear that. Do send my condolence to your family.

J: Me too. I didn’t even know about it. As your close friend, I feel ashamed with myself!

C: It’s ok guys. Let me tell you something spooky and weird about his death. Two nights ago, we were all gathering around him. There was one candle next to his bed and right after he died, the candle started flickering and then it just went out. We looked around and there were no windows as he was in the middle room! Nothing that can blow out the candle light at all! I know it sounds crazy but we all thought it was him going to heaven.

E: You don’t pass through fire to get to heaven. I think he went to hell!

C: (Looks at E) What did you just say??!

E: I think your grandfather probably went to hell.

J: Hell yea..!! That’s so cool!

C: Are you kidding me right now?

E: I’m not. I’m sorry. I…

C: Are you gonna make fun about me right now after I open up to you guys like that??

E: Umm, it's not my fault your grandfather's in hell. It's not a big deal..some grandpa's go to hell.

J: Don’t worry C! Our grandpas are probably drinking beer together in hell right now.

S: Hey E & J! That’s too much. I know your true intention is trying to make C cheer up and laugh but please try to think about C feelings!

C: (laugh loudly). You guys really are making a scene here. Don’t worry, I already know about E & J’s intentions. In fact, I’ve already cheer up a little. (Becoming cheerful) Besides, I already overcome the sadness and pain. Anyway, thanks guys!

E: Don't just thank us. Movie this weekend is on you!

C:  Damn you, taking advantage of me but sure, why the hell not? Let's go for movies this weekend. MY treat!

S: Thank God. Glad you cheer up now. Oh yea, back to the previous topic! What makes you say that your ex-girlfriend makes you broke? Are there any problems with your ex-girlfriend?

C: (Sigh…) don’t mention about her! She loves shopping because she likes to follow the latest trends. LV handbags, Jimmy Choo’s high-heel shoes, I-Phones. Whatever latest things..you name it, she got it. She’s really making me crazy!

J: Well, I don’t pretty much agree with your point of view. My girlfriend is an economical girl. She only buys useful things, not a famous brand to show off with. She even asked me to save money!

E: Materialistic is not that worse! The most horrible thing that drives me crazy is her habit of checking every of my handphone’s records! Just to see if I called any other girls for a long period of time or SMS to flirt with a girl! Even controlled my FB post and comments! Her sense of sensitivity is horrible!

C: Hey, you don’t seriously think that your case is the worst, do you? I am fed up dealing with my ex-girlfriend’s friends and family. They are the lousiest people I ever met.

J: What do you mean by 'lousiest people'?

C: Oh, they are arrogant, materialistic, backstabbers and look down on others!

S: wow..that really is bad! But E, how is getting a girlfriend at a ball is a bad thing? You just met the wrong girl. Who knows I am able to meet a nice girl there.

E: Sorry to confuse you. Just to clarify, I mean it is advisable to NOT go for pretty girls you see in a ball or party. They might be pretty but their inner self might not be 'pure'. What I learn is heart is more important than the look.

J: Woi E, since when you became a philosopher?! Haha. But it does makes sense and I agree with it.

C: Seconded!

S: Is it that horrible having a girlfriend? You are scaring the bloody hell out of me! Now I don’t feel like having a girlfriend. But am I not handsome enough?

(E nodding his head enthusiastically, the J with a low tone said yes while C looks at both of them)

S: WHAT!!? (Looks kinda depress)

C: Hey dudes, how could you guys do that to our friend. (Then C looks at S sincerely). Hey S, don’t take them seriously, they are just kidding ok. Look, you are not ugly. You just look….umm, Not handsome…and not cute.. BUT, you are very humorous. Girls like man with humor a lot so don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll find your girl one day. ^^

E: Yea, girl only “like” man with humor, but nowadays, girls prefer man who are handsome and rich! Oops… I think his day won’t come…poor S!

J: U r wrong E! His day will come…after a million years that is.

S: (stand up) Whhhaaaattt!? (Looks dramatically surprise then sad) (sits down) Oh no.. I think I’m going to be alone for the rest of my life…

C: Hey guys! Stop making him feel sad… (Turns to S and say) Hey don’t listen to them! They are just talking nonsense. You know E always likes to say something to get you while J doesn’t even know what he himself is talking about. So don’t bother about what they say to you. You are good. So be confident! I wish you all the best though it might not be a good if u got yourself a terrible girlfriend.

E: S, better don’t get yourself a girlfriend! Becoming couples/marriage is like an agreement where the man loses his bachelor degree while the woman gains her master by controlling you around.

J: Hey you guys, don’t exaggerate the weakness of the girls! Not every girl on earth is the same as you think. Take a look at my girlfriend! She’s my ideal girlfriend. Oh, my sweetheart!

C: Hey dude, not everyone is as lucky as you are. As for me, after I have gone through the pain of love, I won’t involve myself with any girls from now on.

E: Hey, chill up dude! Since I finally know more about her, I have wanted to dump her due to her bad attitudes. I really can’t stand it anymore! I don’t think I will be happy if I continue to have this relationship. I really hope that I can end this relationship as soon as possible. That’s it, I’ve decided! I will meet her face to face after class and break up with her..to WARRRRRR!!!!

C: That right E. I support u! Show her who’s the boss! It’s time for you to face your fears and be a man!

J: But don’t you think that two is better than one? U can share everything with your partner!

C: I don’t think so. From now on, what I want more is freedom. It’s true that they say having a girlfriend is like a bird locked in a cage. No freedom at all. I prefer to be single than to suffer for eternity.

S: Hearing all those from you guys, I think that from now on, I will focus more on my studies 1st and then get a job before even thinking of having a girlfriend. It’s better to enjoy my single life whenever I can before I dig my own grave.

J: Anyway, my girlfriend’s birthday is on this sun. She’s making a party for it and you guys are invited since all of you are my best friend. Hope to see you guys at party.

E: Really? Sure! Where there's a party, there's EDDY! Hahahaha. Yikes, the break time is over now. Better hurry into class now.

S: Ahh, my brain is gonna get tortured again.

J: Activating my mind to conscious mode! Getting ready to accept every knowledge given by the lecturer.

(C,E & S look at each other and said together) J is the same as always..a weirdo!

J: Did u guys say something?

C,E,S : No, not a word!

( C, E, J and S walks into the class together)

^^ END OF SHORT PLAY ^^

Actors (Credits)

E - Eddy(ME!),the funny one! *The person on the right side is my younger sister*


S - Sam,the enthusiastic one!


J - James,the weird one! *James is on the left side,the right is Daniel*


C - Croc(Wai Hang),the optimistic one! Too bad I don't have his pic..so u gotta imagine his face yourself!! LOL..


P/S: Hope you enjoy it as I did in creating this! Eh,sorry Sam & James for posting ur pic without permission! Hehehe..

2 comments:

  1. Very Well written script and a steady style through the whole scene. It's very cool undeniably with your style added into it and a taste of your twisted humour i.e the going through fire and candle part.
    And the part where dropping a degree and your wife getting a master part is funny too.
    Overall i would give this an 8/10 rating for this oral communication class thing..

    2 marks are gone because there are too many slangs being used i.e gonna, gotta. eh, etc..

    And i notice the script revolves alot around girl and criticising how their lives become worst after getting a girlfriend into their lives..
    Mind you, if your lecturer is a female.. she might give you a lower mark for being such a sexist :D

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  2. Thx for the comment! Whoaa,8 out of 10...cool! Make me feel good..LOL. Im using slang coz it's oral comm maa..make it so formal for what? This is like a normal conversation between friends. The lecturer just wanna see our communicating skills and body language. Hehe. Yup,it revolves a lot around girl. The message Im trying to convey here is that man shouldn't think that every girl is the same after meeting a terrible one. It also tells a single man not to be so eager to get a gf just by seeing most his friends having a gf and sometimes single is better or live & enjoy ur single life to its fullest 1st b4 getting a gf. This script also tells a woman not to be too materialistic,too controlling,spendthrift,etc in an indirect way! Hehehe.. Nope,the lecturer is a male and he's cool. ^^

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