<^> As One Door Closes <^>

["Super" Benny Starr]

SIMPLY THE BEST presents a LIVE-WIRE production
“SUPER” BENNY STARR in ‘AS ONE DOOR CLOSES’ with MARK BRIGGS
and CERISE STARR written by DANIEL TAYLOR
produced by FANTASY WRESTLING FEDERATION

SCENE ONE: PINK PALACE (EXT) – MORNING

On the front lawn of the extravagant home of Benny Starr, affectionately referred to as the Pink Palace, Benny stands guarding himself from the barrage of clothes that are hurtling towards him, courtesy of his wife, Cerise. Cerise stands on the upper balcony, tossing the fabricated items at her husband with great anger.

CERISE STARR
This is no way to treat a pregnant woman!

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
You sure you’re pregnant? You sure you didn’t just eat a baby!?

CERISE STARR
Oh yeah, that’s it. Make some fat jokes. It’s not my fault, Benny. I’m eating for two!

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
Two what? Hundred?

Cerise screams out in fury and tosses the suitcase, which narrowly avoids him. A hot pink limousine pulls up, circling around the large fountain before stopping beside Benny. The door opens and Mark Briggs steps out, frantically tapping away on his Blackberry.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
You’re late!

MARK BRIGGS
I’m sorry. I had a Board meeting.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
Oh, yeah? Well you better get your priorities right, Briggs. You may be a board member, but you’re still my agent. Got it?

MARK BRIGGS
Yes, sir.

Briggs sighs as he begins to scoop Benny’s mess from the ground. Benny ignores his agent and begins to climb up the white, marble steps leading to the huge front door. He pushes down on the handle, but to no avail. Eventually, Briggs follows, carrying a now-packed suitcase.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
Bitch locked me out!

Briggs starts to whistle. Benny slowly rotates his head.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
Well?

MARK BRIGGS
You’re gonna love this one. This Thursday you will be back in the main event. You will be stepping into the ring with none other than the FWF World Champion, “Captain” Joe Stall!

Briggs declares with much delight as his annoying toothy grin become present. Benny stares back at him blankly.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
No, you donkey. I meant open the door.

Benny snaps at him. Briggs sighs once more before placing the case down on the ground. He takes a step back and begins to prepare his shoulder. He then charges at the door, but it doesn’t move.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
Move, you woman. I’ll do it myself.

Benny storms towards the door, but before he has a chance to make contact, it opens and Benny runs right into Cerise, knocking her to the ground.

CERISE STARR
Ooooh, Benny. I never knew you to be so forceful. I want it, Benny. I want it right now.

States the hideous woman as her husband lies on top of her. Benny looks down in disgust. He shudders and picks himself off the ground.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
You’ve changed your tune.

Benny leaves the room as Cerise stands adjusting her hair. She and Briggs share an uncomfortable silence before Benny returns with a black duffel bag.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
I have to go now, honey. I have a show to steal.

CERISE STARR
Fine. Well, bring me back a sandwich.

”SUPER” BENNY STARR
Just one? Are you going to let the rest of your personalities go hungry?

Cerise starts to open his suitcase again and Benny leaves, slamming the door behind him.