5 Phrases and Script with Character Beats

Phrases:

-“Gran Torino” is on the list of stuff I’m watching this weekend

-The X-Files were worth every nightmare as a kid

-I was looking for a moose, but I couldn’t find one

-She has my number, so she’ll text me

-I’m going to head over to the gym in a little bit and work out

Script:

BEAT #1- Student #1 shows concern for Student #2
Student #1- (comes in the dorm room) Hey man, what have you been up to, I didn’t see you at class.

Student #2- (frantically pasting pictures on a piece of paper) Aw man! I missed class!!! I’ve been working on this project since 3am! It’s due in 2 hours!
BEAT #2- Student #1 shows interest in student #2's project

Student #1- (comes over to look at the project on the table) Hey, you should use your time more wisely! What are you making anyway? It looks pretty weird.

Student #2- It’s a collage of sorts, it’s an abstract nature scene. I have to get it done for my art class.

Student #1- Which one?

Student #2- Not sure, I can’t really think right now, too busy gluing!

Student #1-(points to an empty void on the page) What’s that empty space going to be?

Student #2- Well, I was looking for a moose, but I couldn’t find one. I’m really not sure what’s going to be there.
BEAT #3- Student #1 talks in about his day, student #2 relates

Student #1- (sits down in the chair next to him) We started a partner project in class today, it’s due in two weeks.

Student #2- Cool, what’s it about? Never mind about that actually, I’m too stressed with life right now to be thinking about it.

Student #1- Well, my partner is that girl two seats down from me. Her names Lacy.

Student #2- Oh, I know her.

Student #1- Yea, she has my number, so she’ll text me later on.

Student #2- (in a distracted voice while trying to glue more pieces onto the paper) Sweet.
BEAT #4- Student #1 Disconnects with student #2

Student #1- (gets back up) Well, I probably should stop bothering you so you can concentrate on your project. By the way, you have 1 hour and 50 minutes left!

Student #2- Hey, don’t remind me! I still have to take that long walk to class too! Aww man!
BEAT #5- Student #1 announces new plans, student #2 emphasizes the situation

Student #1- I’m going to head over to the gym in a little bit and work out.

Student #2- Fine with me! I’m stuck here!

Student  #1- (grabs of few things from his room) Sorry, maybe next time. Alright, I’m off! Have fun with that project man!

Student #2- (in a sarcastic tone) Thanks!