Movie Magic Disaster

Radio Script by Michael Klassen

Set-up: Hollywood North Report excitedly anticipating the “Movie Magic” showcase at BC Place Stadium.

Shayne:

Look out for the “Hollywood North” booth in BC Place. Michael “Kino” Klassen is looking after last-minute logistics down at the dome. Specifically, he’s overseeing the erecting of the Hollywood North sign within BC Place.

Let’s go to the phone, Kino is on cellular. Kino…?

SFX: Over phone. Busy BG sounds, forklifts.

Kino:

Shayne, we’re having a few problems here at BC Place. Namely, getting the Hollywood North sign in through the stadium’s airlock. Disassembling the sign into smaller pieces has typically not been a problem, but some bolts holding the “N” together have rusted up. The pieces are too large to fit through the airlock.

Shayne:

Well, if they can get those monster tractors and “Big Foot” in through the door, why can’t you get the sign in?

Kino:

That’s a good question, Shayne. (Irate L.A. Producer) Marty Eisler is running around here, screaming like a Banshee at Movie Magic’s organizers. I think we’re going to get tossed out.

Hold on, this doesn’t look good.

SFX: Scraping, crashing sounds in BG

Shayne:

(Shayne comments on the goings-on in the background. Puts in another enthusiastic word for the “Movie Magic” event.)

Kino:

Oh no! Shayne two forklift drivers thought they could wedge the “N” through as is and they’ve not only scraped hell out of the letter, but they’ve blocked the airlock for the rest of the exhibitors. Half the shows still have to bring sets in. Shayne, when Marty Eisler sees this mess he’ll explode.

Shayne:

How many letters did you manage to get in. Can we play a little scrabble?

Kino:

Okay, just a sec. We got all of Hollywood in except the “Y,” and the “R” “T” of North. The rest of it’s sitting out on a flatbed in the parking lot.

Shayne:

Okay, see what you can spell with that.

SFX: Hard blowing wind.

Kino:

Shayne, I didn’t notice this before, the “N” punctured the door here and the outside door can’t shut with the letter stuck in there. (Calling off) Hey, get away from there. Oh my. Oh Shayne, this is terrible.

Shayne:

What happened? Kino?

Kino:

Some poor worker got sucked through the hole in the door. Paper’s flying everywhere. The dome’s deflating as we speak. Somebody turn on the fans, quick! Shayne, I gotta go. It’s time for some damage control, big time. (hangs up)

SFX: Phone dial tone

Stunned sounding Shayne wraps up segment.