StoryMash Creative Storytelling Forum

A Red Brockton Community Theater Production by Nashvillebecker and a comedy in eight chapters. Nash has already written the first chapter so I'll take the first seven to respond.
-Honey

okay. can't resist

Wow, I managed to pop in before all the spots were filled. What the heck, count me in, it looks like a really fun story, and the gods know I know amateur theatre!

Um, that sounded a little condescending, so let me say the 'what the heck' was inspired by my vacationing muse, not by any doubts about the project! I'll send tiny badger (inside joke) to drag my muse home.

Welcome! I'm so glad to have you two! I should have mentioned above that you'll write your chapters in the order you respond... SO, Slim, you're up first!

Okay Chief, I'll get on it right away!

That's a quote from some cartoon or show.... maybe Get Smart?

Missed it by that much.

I'm in this as well :D

I'll try, if there's room- I know I'm in on the Giant Rock- Is that OK?

yes! The quickest responses 'win' so to speak, no matter what.

Never tried comedy before. Could be interesting. Put me down for a spot Honeygloom, if there are spots left to be had.

Yep, you're in:) And there are still two spots left it looks like...

I'm so tempted, but I don't want to spread myself too thin. Can't wait to read it.

Sounds like fun. I would love to be involved

We just need one more!
Sim, I await your contribution with baited breath. Oh, wait, that was the spinach crab queso I had for lunch.

I have a good start on it, but the ca-ca hasn't stayed out of the fan long enough for me to do anything more... Since it's FRIDAY (!!yay!!) the day job is out of the way -- I hope to get it done between show tapings this weekend. If I get lucky, maybe as soon as tonight, but worst case, late Sunday.

Shameless Plug - The Steve And Kathy Show's new season starts this Sunday!!!! It'll be on the interwebs at their site and some local TV shows.... I'll be the preacher in the red coat and straw hat.....

Argh! Now I REALLY wish I had internet at home.

Besides, the repitition of the spinach crab queso was probably better... ;o)

Any spots left? If not then I'll try the next comedy project...

Looks like I can claim the 10th spot, so I will. If someone already has it then please correct me, otherwise I'd like it. Thanks.

You have the seventh spot...Hey all Original has posted his chapter it's pretty good :D...

Spots are taken, am I right? If not, I'm in. Or if spots are taken up, I'll be around as a replacement if need be.

Ok- It looks like this is the order:
1-OS
2-Silver
3-Rock
4-Chloe
5-Jack
6-JTW381
7-JeremyD
Cheese I would love to have you as an alternate! Thanks for offering:)

Oh, good. Well, that finishes my attempt to catch up on the forums; I'm off to read Sim's chapter and start plotting mine!

Arrr, mateys! Just sailin' in ta wish one and all a happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day!!!

A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel protruding from his crotch and says to the quizzical looking bartender, "Arrrgh, it drives me nuts!"

Did I miss international talk like a pirate day???? Aaarrrrr!

Did I miss international talk like a pirate day???? Aaarrrrr!

I've posted my chapter. I'd have liked to let it cool at least a few more days and edit it again, but I can't make everyone else wait forever. I hope you all enjoy.

rocklee - I just wanted to check that you are still around? How's the chapter going? I know the rushed feeling, so I'll try not to put too much pressure on you!

Hmm sorry. I don't think I can do this. I wrote a few drafts and they didn't really measure. Cheese I guess you can be my alternate...Sorry again, either way I just don't think I could measure...

You're so silly, I bet it's not as bad as you think;) I can read it for you off line if you want and we can work on what you don't like... email me if you want. I'll give you the weekend to think about it and if you're sure you don't want to post Cheese can be the alternate.

Oh, I bet it's better than you think. Don't get stage-fright on us! Then again, don't stress yourself out too far, either, you know what I mean? This collaborative writing is harder than it looks, man!

To poorly quote a great routine: "Who's on Fourth?" Rock or Cheese?

For that matter, has JeremyD or JTW visited the site? Momentum helps sustain interest.

Well, I'd accept, though the position does frighten me a bit with the current quality of writing, and only if rocklee truly doesn't want to participate. I personally would like to see Rocklee's contribution.

Hi Guys, I'm fifth in line but am going to be away for ten days or so- out of the country- if anyone wants to switch places so i don't hold up the wheels of progress or Rocklee, if you want more time we could add cheese in? Its such a fun story so far!
Chloe

Cheese! Please jump in, I think we'd all love to reas your contribution;) Have at it!

Alright, will immediately begin working on it.

A draft is out but don't worry, I still have much work to do on it. It may be finished tomorrow or the next day.

The chapter is out. Let me know what you think, good or bad.

And Chloe, you're up.

Anyone want to trade spots on the red brockton?- I'll be away- starting- well, tommorrow and won't have access to the internet- or at least not for less than like $12.95 a minute- don't want anyone to think I disappeared or chickened out- although it is a little daunting following these acts- otherwise I'll be glad to do my chapter but it might not be done for a little while. Cheers!
Chloe

I'm all for the original volunteers to finish out the chapter, but looking at profiles, I notice Jackofalltrades and JTW381 haven't logged on since September 12, and JeremyD hasn't since September 26. Chloe's going to be away for the next 10 days. I propose her keeping her spot in line, and using the time of her absence to have members of the aforementioned trio comment here to let us know they're still on StoryMash. If there's no response (10 days should be sufficient time), open it up to new volunteers. That fly with you, Honey?

-- Nash

Sounds like the cat's pajamas. I love this storyline so far, I'm itchy for the next act:)

Seeing that it looks like there's going to be a couple of openings, I'm volunteering for a chapter. I'm also getting my head examined.

Sweet, glad to hear you may likely be joining this storyline wolfram.

We for sure have one cancellation so wolfram you are up after Chloe:) Good luck with the shrink...

Thanks, I'm happy to follow Chloe. I'm in no rush. In fact, I'm kind of in the opposite of a rush.

If another chapter opens up, I could fill in. Maybe a fifth or sixth chapter-to give me a bit to bone up on my comedy...? ;) Let me know if you need me.

We do need you actually. Can you go after wolfram? I emailed JTW and he didn't respond so I do need to fill a spot;)

Unless I'm mistaken, the final lineup for Red is now Me, OSim, Silver, Cheese, Chloe, Wolf, Foo and Beanpole. Is that correct?

Chloe? You back?

Beanpole hasn't commented here yet, so he probably should if he wants to keep his place.

Beanpole communicates by a secret message bearing dove given him by the Illuminati;) And I honeygloom have chosen to accept his secret message give him the spot. Providing the dove stops pooping on my kitchen table.

Um, could we just move up the order and have Chloe come in at another spot? Perhaps move wolf up to now so we can get this on track again?

So anxious... You're worse than Nash;)Chloe should be back soon. It's been about ten days right? Lets give her until Wednesday and see if she's back with us.

I'd like to uphold my reputation for being the worst, thankyouverymuch. Chloe? Chloe? Bueller?

Ah, where is the girlie? Nash, this is sort of your baby, shall I see if Wolf can switch with Chloe?

-Hey Cheese, how about another chapter on the Saga Project??? You rocked the first one you did...

I'm up for whomever taking the reins, so long as the stallion eventually rides gracefully into the sunset and trips over the horizon. Contact away!

Heh, I'll go see if I can work up another chapter for the Saga. Perhaps not this month though, kind of busy writing a novel...

Pesky Novel Writing Month... Piffle;(

100,000 lunatics spread throught 100 countries can't be wrong!

As in:
Q: "You're writing a 50,000 word novel in one month? Are you crazy?"
A: "Probably."

I just want my writers back;) But my goodness do I admire your drive. Good luck!

Hi guys! I'm back. Sorry for the delay- That darn real life, back to work blues and jet lag really took its toll. Got a chapter almost done- maybe later tonight- got to proofread. Sorry for the delay- my writing chops were a little rusty. Hope all is well with everyone- have to catch up with what's been going on!
Cheers!
Chloe

Nice, glad to see you back Chloe.

Welcome back!! Can't wait to read your chapter:)

Chloe, way to raise the stakes even further! I guess I'm up. I want to do justice to this project so it may take me a little while to get up a draft. I can only hope to come close to the brilliance of the prior chapters.

Hi guys, sorry I had held up the project a bit- I was wondering if I was supposed to do something computerwise so it registers that my chapter's finished in the project line up?- it just says Chloe by chapter 5- or do the computer gods do that? Fun to be back! Can't wait to read Wolframs addition and am mighty releived my part's over- phew! Felt a little out of my league at times! Cheers!
Chloe

You've already done a spectacular job, just sit back and relax... I'll take care of the updating:)

Many Thanks Honeygloom! :)

Just a quick pop-in. I saw this and had to quote it for those still to write their chapters:

“Community Theater is the most effective way to cull the next generation of actors by making drama, as a profession, repellent to the talented.” - Thorax, 9 Chickweed Lane (Brooke McEldowney)

In the last week and still just under 18,000 words short. Don't worry, I'll make it! If I can just get my space gypsy out of bed with the two cat-men from planet Grissa long enough to prove none of her troup of entertainers - who travel via magic, not spaceships - murdered my friend flickguy, a.k.a. the Au Pair from Earth in "Blood and Kittens".

Then again, there's a high word count to them staying in bed.

Just wanted to post a quick update. I'm hard at work on the next Red chapter, and should have something posted by the end of the week. -Wolf

Honey, is you need anybody later on, I will try anything.

This one is full but I'll be posting a new project soon.
Keep a look out on the forums to sign up!

So it's a little long, meandering, and doesn't seem to go anywhere. (That's what she said.) But it's finally up. (That's what she said.) Right on schedule. (That's what she, no she didn't. That doesn't even make sense. Course it's not really on schedule either.)

Chapter 6 - Red, Unscripted.

Enjoy. (That's what she..cut it out already!)

WHOSE NEXT? Lets keep this going.

Miss Foo is up;)

so, this is finished, right? congrats everyone. I think a place for finished projects on the site would be nice.