THE SPLENDOR IN MIDLAND - EPISODE ONEByWilliam E. SpearTwo Plus Plus Productions LLCClinton, New Jerseywww.TwoPlusPlus.comTwo.Plus.Plus.Productions@gmail.com
The Splendor in Midland - Episode One
iSummaryGeorgie Amberson Minafer is viewed with contempt bythe residents of Midland. Since his antics as aspoiled youth, they have longed to see him get knockeddown a notch or two. But no one could have imaginedthe pounding he would go through.THE SPLENDOR IN MIDLAND tells the story of Georgie andhis families, the Ambersons and Minafers, as they facefinancial and personal upheavals. The return of theMorgans, absent for 20 years after a publichumiliation, rekindles ancient recollections andignites new emotions.Episode One, titled, "A Gem in Its Setting," takesplace on Christmas Eve at the Amberson Towers inMidland. The occasion is their annual holiday openhouse and this year the family is celebratingGeorgie's sophomore year in college.The evening begins with laughter and smiles as EugeneMorgan is reunited with childhood friends IsabelAmberson Minafer, Georgie's mother, and Jack Amberson,Georgie's uncle.But the party ends with a somber tone and sets intomotion events which will make the participants wonderif there is any splendor remaining in Midland.Characters (in Order of Speaking)Lucy Lucy Morgan, daughter of Eugene.She is quick witted, vibrant, andevery ounce the equal to Georgiethroughout their combativerelationship.Eugene Eugene Morgan, father of Lucy.Introspective with two consuminginterests, Lucy and IsabelAmberson Minafer. His relationshipwith Isabel ended 20 years ago buthis passion for her never dimmed.Midtones Local singing ensemble. Twentyyears ago, Eugene Morgan, JackAmberson, and Fred Kinney sang andserenaded around Midland. Now,
The Splendor in Midland - Episode One
iiThomas Kinney and Janice Steelelead the group.Narrator One and Narrator Two The two Narratorsset the tone and style throughout.They also provide internalexposition to set up, and seguebetween, scenes.Isabel Isabel Amberson Minafer, Wilbur’swife and Georgie’s mother. Herpreoccupation with Georgie’s well-being keeps her from realizing hisshortcomings and negative impacton her.Georgie Georgie Amberson Minafer, son ofWilbur and Isabel. He is the nextgeneration of the Ambersons, thewealthiest family in Midland. Hisself-centered perspective andmisguided attempts to preserve thefamily’s name have disastrousresults.Janice Janice Steele. Sings with, andleads, The Midtones. Her easygoingdemeanor and sense of humor hidesa fiercely competitive nature. Shestrives to be the best ineverything she does.Jack Jack Amberson, brother of Isabel.He embodies grace and tact. Hisdiplomacy is increasingly calledupon to manage the collidinginterests of the Ambersons,Minafers, and Morgans.Fanny Fanny Minafer, sister of Wilbur.She is frequently in Isabel’sshadow or dismissed as Wilbur’ssister. But Eugene Morgan’s returnfuels in her ancient recollectionswhich have modern reverberations.
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Georgie Amberson Minafer is viewed with contempt by the residents of Midland. Since his antics as a spoiled youth, they have longed to see him get knocked down a notch or two. But no one could…
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