Submission Samples from the Comedy Genre

Title: The Umpire

Logline: The Umpire is a story of an irresponsible umpire who upon returning home from a failed Las Vegas marriage faces family turmoil and competition from an old high school rival.

Synopsis: The Umpire is the story of an irresponsible umpire, Gregg Gannon, who returns home from a failed Las Vegas marriage to face family turmoil and competition from an old high school rival. Gregg must decide between being a responsible, well adjusted adult or continue his pursuit of umpiring in the major leagues. After spending several years playing competitive sports the lifestyles and habits of umpires appeared like more of a sub-culture to me than a profession. The entire "be seen but not heard" philosophy of officiating offers a rare comedic value which drove me to put this screenplay on paper. I'd like to submit The Umpire for your consideration and possible representation. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Title: The Grandma Show

Logline: Despite the better efforts of his 93-year-old Italian grandmother, Anthony Deficiente, 38, gay, and a virgin, tries to find love.

Synopsis: Note - this is a full length stage-play. ANTHONY DEFICIENTE is trying to find his niche in life, but opportunities don't come easy in the dying industrial city of Gloversville, New York. Chronically unemployed, he struggles to make ends meet. All his relatives are "dead from the cancer" and he's the only one left to take care of GRANDMA, who refuses to share him with anyone. His love for Linda Ronstadt sustains him, and his refuge is his bedroom, the only room in the house without "that old lady smell." The action reveals the insanity of his past and the strong, freakish bond that holds him and Grandma together (for example, her thwarting of his suicide attempt with a frosting spatula). When Anthony meets DOUG, a fellow "Linda Nut" with a secret, Grandma and Anthony must learn how to maintain their relationship while allowing Anthony a little freedom for his own life. The play requires a cast of 6 playing 13 characters. The approximate running time is 85 minutes.

Title: Mr. Stone

Logline: Story of Jason Carlson duped into buying his first home site-unseen. Taken prisoner in his new home. Jason's hopes rely on a wel-mannered statue to provide some assistance.

Synopsis: Jason seeks out more to life when his boss encourages him to buy a home. Taken in by an agent, his dreams don't match up to his experiences. Enslaved in a child's playhouse by a gang that refuses to leave his home. His only hope lies in the assistance of a well-mannered statue called Mr. Stone. W.G.A. 1284678

Title: Belly Up

Logline: An over-extended young woman must pretend to be pregnant in order to get free housing and obtain maternity leave.

Synopsis: Shelly wants a sugar daddy. Unfortunately, her ideal benefactor won't marry her until he returns from a four month business trip abroad. Meanwhile, a new boss at work makes Shelly's life miserable. Caring for her ailing and needy father, she sinks into debt and is eventually evicted from her housing. With no place to go, she comes up with the brilliant idea of obtaining free housing at a home for unwed mothers. A plump padded suit and some falsified documents and she should be fine until her boyfriend comes back, right? With her dad slowly recovering and venturing out into the world again, a boss who is hot on her trail, and a reluctant co-collaborator whom she can't stand, Shelly needs a miracle to last until her boyfriend returns. Or will he return? Was he even away? Is anyone telling the truth?

Title: Sex'd Ed

Logline: When a high school loses its Sex Ed teacher, three students take it upon themselves to find a replacement, enlisting the services of a former porn star.

Synopsis: Ed Harkins is a former adult film star who isn't adjusting well to life after his career is cut short. Unable to find to work and struggling for money he takes out an online ad offering any services needed. What he didn't expect was a response from three high school students in desperate need of a Sex Ed teacher. Will Ed succeed using his hands on experience in teaching America's youth about sex education? Can he win back his former high school sweetheart who is now an English teacher? Will rival teacher Terry spoil everyone's plans and expose Ed for the person he really is? One things for sure, Sex Ed will never be the same. If interested please email or call. Sincerely, Robert Olita email: robertolita66@yahoo.com phone: (847) 624-1799 WGA # 1550798

Title: Take Me Back

Logline: Reformed playboy tries to win his ex-wife back. She's reluctant, so he works on her fiance, taking the nerd out on the town in an elaborate frame-up.

Synopsis: A reformed playboy attempts to woo his ex-wife, in the romantic comedy "Take Me Back." Slight roadblock for Grant: Irene is now engaged to be married to Henry. He might be a little nerdy, but Henry is serious, reliable and straightforward, everything Grant isn't. Getting nowhere with Irene, Grant decides to work on Henry. Flattered by the charming, cool sophisticate, Henry sidesteps Irene's warning and agrees to "hang" with Grant. What harm could going to the ball game do, especially since Grant has such great tickets . . . . Three days later (or is it four?), Henry finally resurfaces, hideously late for his own rehearsal party, bleary-eyed, somewhat incoherent, smelling like booze and cheap perfume. Where has he been? Why hasn't he called? How come different women kept answering Henry's cell phone? Why are there night club stamps up and down his arms? Is that a TATOO??? And who's this girl following you everywhere? Based on a true story. (More or less.)

Title: Turn Him Out

Logline: A sex therapist whose patients participates in strange sex, is forced to deal with her boyfriend's rougish sister, while trying to spice up her own uninspiring sex life.

Synopsis: Dr. Megan Leeds,is a gorgeous psychologist / sex therapist, whom enjoys counseling her promiscuous over the top patients, that take the concept of sex to another level. Lyra Wilson, is the ever so sexy judge that controls everything, stands her ground, and cannot be thwarted. Micah Campbell is the braggadocious, envious analyst that always run head first into chaos. Megan is in a desperate need to get the pizzazz back into her sex life because for some time now, Malcolm is not pleased. Micah, Malcolm's sister knows this and uses it to torment Megan, while trying to get Malcolm to leave her. Luckily for Megan, Lyra steps up against Micah, by wittingly crushing her barbs, and giving Megan tips, to entice Malcolm between the sheets. Before Micah realizes it, she is the one who is in need of help! If you enjoyed "Two Can Play That Game" and "The Brothers", then this Romance / Comedy is for you!

Title: Death of a Ladies' Man

Logline: An average-looking guy who has finagled himself into the hearts and beds of countless beautiful women is dying to figure out why the wonderful woman he's not finagling wants him.

Synopsis: Bob Reynolds didn't win the looks lotto but that hasn't stopped him from sleeping with a bountiful bevy of beautiful women. He has a system. He preys on beautiful women in need of some understanding that he is willing to pretend to provide. He's a cad; although, he sees himself as merely equalizing the arbitrarily unfair reality that few are born to be great-looking. But when the wonderful and beautiful Angela, not in need of his 'skill,' wants to be with him, Bob isn't sure what to think or do - though that doesn't stop him from thinking and doing. And since Bob doesn't have the experience of ever being in a real relationship before to draw upon... that may be deadly.

Title: J.P.

Logline: Jittery banker joins an ex-prisoner, a financial genius, to build a banking empire through chicanery. The teller ends in prison while the ex-prisoner becomes US Treasury Sec is the ironic ending.

Synopsis: When JP Morton, a nervous bank teller, is robbed and shot by Mack Denife, $10,000 falls into JP's shopping bag. Mack, a financial genius and former prisoner with a Harvard MBA confronts JP outside later. He talks JP into a banking partnership investing the $10K. Using financial chicanery, including an armored car holdup, they build a banking and business empire. At the height of success, JP takes a sabbatical for a world wide humanitarian project. He hires a beautiful scientist, Maddy Syants, who has developed a special pill which when added to the world's water supply, improves health and reduces human aggression. JP marries the girl and receives the Nobel Peace Prize for eliminating war. Research by scientist Igor Beaver, and publication of a scandalous book by reporter Mark Train leads to conviction of JP for financial fraud and crimes against humanity. Mack, now a respected Secretary of the Treasury visits JP in prison to offer ironic advice. Thank you,

Title: School Daze

Logline: A journey back to the fifth-grade shows the social dynamics of childhood played out through the eyes of an overly perceptive group of classmates. Simple rhymes, pranks, and sarcasm color this comedy.

Synopsis: Eleven year-old Jimmy Baretti is in love with Becky Mazzone. Rushing to school one morning, he loses a poster dedicating his love to her. Jimmy's panic is illuminated throughout the film, interspersed with scenes reminiscent of the fifth grade in this heart warming developmental comedy. The story runs through a week of the typical turmoil associated with the fifth grade from field trip reports, to tracking mud throughout the school, refusal to say the pledge, acting out in music class, seven-up, patriot day, embarrassments, name-calling, tattle tales, teacher blunders, log jams, and the class picnic, ending in the realization that everything works out in the end.