Josie Monologue

What did you like about this script?

The concept for this script, in its simplicity, was wildly creative and holds true to the popular phrase, “be careful what you wish for.” The writer really did a great job of keep the reader engaged in the narrative with the unpredictability of the wishes and the Josie’s escalated involvement with Stan’s character.

One of the unique aspects of this script was the writer’s ability to present different perspectives on the positive and negative effects of getting everything you wish for through both Will and Josie’s characters.

Though Will makes a point of projecting being a foster kid no longer phases him, deep down there is there is nothing he wants more than to be a part of a real family. While Josie’s character is one hundred percent career driven and focused on landing an anchor position on

The only person who seems to see through her from the very being was her cameraman, turned friend, Jim.

Jim’s character also seemed to bring out caring and empathetic side of Josie as she not only finds humility in being a field reporter, but also with the result of her wish putting all eyes on her.

The experience not only gives Josie a new perspective on her career path and the unpleasant, harshness of being in the spotlight she has always craved. It also forces her character to take a step back, re-examine her life and decide not to continue to seek validation in the affections or appeals of others.

What do you think needs work?

The writer incorporates a lot of repeated names for the characters which made it difficult to distinguish the certain characters a different given times and their connection to Josie in the script. For example, in the beginning, the writer shows Josie in a soon to be ended relationship with