Title: The Musician’s New Chapter
FADE IN:
EXT. ORPHANAGE – DAY
An old coloured woman, JENNA, stands in front of the orphanage where she grew up. She sighs heavily before walking away.
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INT. ADOPTION AGENCY – DAY
JENNA, now in her twenties, sits across from a couple, who have come to adopt her.
ADOPTIVE MOTHER: So, Jenna, what do you like to do?
JENNA: (looking down) I…I love music.
ADOPTIVE FATHER: (chuckles) Music? What about geography or typing?
JENNA: (forcing a smile) I don't enjoy those subjects.
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INT. JENNA’S ROOM – NIGHT
Jenna is holding a guitar, practicing some chords. She's getting better by the moment.
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EXT. THE STREETS – DAY
Jenna is performing outside on the street for some money. A crowd is gathering around her.
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INT. CAFÉ – DAY
Jenna is in line when she drops her wallet, scattering its contents onto the floor. A man, AARON, kneels to help her picks up the items.
AARON: Hi, I'm Aaron. Can I help you with something?
JENNA: (surprised and grateful) Thank you. I must have been in a hurry.
AARON: You’re a musician, aren’t you?
JENNA: (smiling) How did you know?
AARON: You're carrying a guitar, plus your charm and charisma when you perform.
JENNA: (rolling her eyes) I used to get that a lot.
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INT. MUSIC SCHOOL – DAY
Jenna is practicing her piano. Aaron is watching her with admiration.
AARON: You have a gift that you need to share with the world.
JENNA: (shyly) I don't think I'm that good.
AARON: (smiling) You'll never know unless you try. I’ll help you.
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INT. MUSIC THEATER – DAY
Jenna is performing in front of a massive crowd as a famous musician, surrounded by fans and entertainment executives.
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INT. JENNA’S MANSION – DAY
Jenna is sitting in a chair, looking at her wedding picture with Aaron before sadly wiping her tears.
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INT. CAFÉ - DAY
Jenna is drinking coffee and is visiting a café after a long time. She notices a man, BEN, reading in a far corner. Jenna suddenly takes the courage to get up, walking over to Ben.
JENNA: Excuse me, but is that a good book?
BEN: (looking at Jenna) It’s okay, I've just started it.
JENNA: (chuckling) That’s better than the book I'm reading. Can I sit down with you?
BEN: (smiling) Please, do.
FADE OUT.
THE END.
write out a character script of an old coloured woman who grew up an orphan, then finally someone adopted her, she disliked geography and typing and wanted to become a musician, ended up in the streets where she'd perform for some money, met a good man who wanted to help her get into a music school and eventually became married to that man whilst becoming famous; the man then dies unfortunately and she has recently met someone new in a cafe in under 2 minutes
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