The Visionaries

By: Noelle Zeigler and Mary Myers

FADE IN:
BEGIN TITLES
Long ago in post-modern America, Art and Music had an active
role in society. Civilians had ignored the dangers of these
practices for years.
Not long after, many began to realize what the Arts were doing to
their everyday lives. Creativity spawned several threatening
ideas such as individuality and uniqueness. These are known as
the Dark Times.
Art and music began to reveal how unique minds could encourage
rebellion and free will. Officials took action.
The first step was to take art, music, dancing, and acting out of
schools. Students had more time to focus on concrete ideas.
Removal of the Arts from school wasnt enough.
The Conformity Acts were signed to take these actions from
regular society. Dress codes were enforced along with the
discarding of all artwork and audio masterpieces. The universal
term for these plain citizens was accepted as the Blanks.
Unfortunately, not everyone was willing to conform. A few
civilians still strived to be creative and supported the arts.
Many were forced into submission or otherwise disposed of due to
their crimes against society, but a few still escaped our grasps.
There is one infamous group that has persistently remained
throughout the years. They call themselvesThe Visionaries

Scene 1: Cemetery scene

Addy and Sebastian walk up to a gravestone and kneel on the
ground before it. They glance to the expanse of tombstones
surrounding them.
SEBASTIAN, an anxious teenager, is wearing traditional blank
clothes. He nervously adjusts his glasses as he looks to Addy.
ADDY, much more outspoken than her friend, brushes her blonde
hair from her eyes and releases a heavy breath.
SEBASTIAN:(speaking to headstone)We did it but I..(takes a deep
breath) I guess you already knew that huh? (lets out a heavy
sigh) I cant believe theyre all gone...especially him
ADDY:(places a hand on the name of the grave, and lets it drop
to her lap) So many things have changed for the good of
everyone. I know you couldnt see the progress that our lifes
work has made.. What we lost so much for..(Chokes on "we")
SEBASTIAN:(stares at the ground) I wish I could thank you, you
helped me and all i wanted to do was thank you by helping you...
(goes to get up and stumbles letting a lone tear fall)
(Addy watches Sebastian walk away and turn slightly towards her)
Addy?
SEBASTIAN:(Looks at his feet) I'm sorry... I never meant for
anything to go wrong. I shouldn't have froze like that...
ADDY:(looks at the grave)Sebastian... Its over. We fixed enough.
Im just glad I could always trust you.that you never wanted to
turn against us
SEBASTIAN:(hesitant in response) right.
ADDY:(Gets up slowly, still holding the stone, and goes to stand
next to Sebastian) We couldnt have changed this. Just be happy
we made a point
SEBASTIAN: But no one had to...had to die (looks out to the many
tombstones)
ADDY: Hey, this was their decision.(places arms around Sebastian
and rests her chin on his shoulder)They were willing to sacrifice
themselves. But, I know what you mean

SEBASTIAN: I miss them...I miss everything

ADDY: Thats not going to bring them back.(grabs his hand) Lets
go
SEBASTIAN:(nods, taking one last look at the graveyard) Long live
the Visionaries.
Scene 2- Confrontation scene
SEBASTIAN climbs through his window. His foot gets caught in the
window and he trips into his room with a thump. He stands and
brushes himself off.
SEBASTIAN:(sits down on bed, covering his face as the tears begin
to fall)She could have just stayed a Blank. Everything could have
been easier. That stupid asylum had to...had to
FATHER:(knocks on door)Sebastian, can I come in?
SEBASTIAN:(wipes eyes. rushes over to sit at desk and opens book)
Yeah, sure.
SEBASTIANS FATHER, wearing Blank clothes, enters the room and
roughly shuts the door behind him. He watches Sebastian with
disapproval.
FATHER: Where were you?(asks sternly)
SEBASTIAN: What? Ive been sitting here forFATHER:(Raises voice) Dont lie to me. I saw you leaving earlier.
Where were you going?
SEBASTIAN:(timidly) I went to see Mom at the Asylum for the
Creatively minded.
FATHER: Her?
SEBASTIAN: Yes, her.(looks sternly at father)
FATHER: What did she want? (crosses his arms)
SEBASTIAN: Its her birthday today.(speaks up)

FATHER: Oh, I must have forgotten.(softens)

SEBASTIAN: Youre known for doing that.
FATHER: Is she still rambling about that music nonsense?
SEBASTIAN: Yes...and its not exactly helping her situation.
(stands up leans against the wall)
FATHER:(unfolds arms)What do you mean?(repositions himself)
SEBASTIAN: Shes scheduled for execution in a week or so.
FATHER: Huh, no surprise there.(mock laughs)
SEBASTIAN:(glares at his father)Youre not even upset...at all?
FATHER: Ive left her behind.. Its not right to hold onto people
that compromise your emotions.
SEBASTIAN: I cant believe you! This is taking the Blank
lifestyle too far.
FATHER:(sighs)Youre so much like Elizabeth; always have your
head in the clouds. (points to the ceiling)
SEBASTIAN: Just...leave me alone. I need to finish my school
work.
FATHER:(goes to talk then pauses) Fine. Ill be in my room.
(leaves room)
SEBASTIAN looks at textbook and begins to write down a few
answers. He taps a pencil on his book and begins to hum Imagine
by John Lennon.
SEBASTIAN: Imagine all the people, living life in peace...You may
say Im a dreamer. But Im not the only one. I hope someday you
will join us, andFATHER:(bursts into room, cutting Sebastian off from singing.
Storms across room and grabs Sebastian by the shirt) What do you
think youre doing!?
SEBASTIAN: I-I was just singing. Mom liked that song.

FATHER:(hits Sebastian across the face) Music is not allowed in

this household! Not now, not ever!(leaves room)
SEBASTIAN:(clutches cheek and continues to sing quietly)...And
the world will live as one
Scene 3: Bench Scene
Open to SEBASTIAN walking down a sidewalk, book in hand, watching
his feet carry him to an empty bench.
He plops down, exhausted, checks the surroundings and opens his
book.
RYDER walks down towards the bench with a strange case in hand.
Paint is smeared on his face and he is wearing brightly colored
clothing. He places his case on the ground beside the bench.
RYDER:(a big smile on his face while he opens his case, turns to
Sebastian)Hey!! Im Ryder.
SEBASTIAN:(looks at Ryder with curiosity and surprise) H..hello.
Umm, may I ask, what are you doing?(Sebastian asks in an unsure
voice)
RYDER:(Speaks with a loud voice for all to hear)Getting ready to
play music, of course!
People walking by start to look at Ryder and Sebastian with
disgust and distance themselves.
SEBASTIAN:(whispers)Y...you can't do that here... You will get
us both in trouble.(lets loose a small tremble, that goes
unnoticed)
RYDER: Psh. Calm it say, whats your name?(Looks at Sebastian
with a questioning face)
SEBASTIAN:(asks fumbling over words)wh...what? You want to know
my name? Uh...I'm Sebastian
RYDER:(lets out a sounds of disgust) such a blank name...
Seriously...(stares into the sky in thought) How about Bass?
Sebastian stares at Ryder with complete shock, mouth slightly
open.

RYDER: Close your mouth kid, you'll catch flies.(takes out some
paint from his pocket and swipes it on Sebastian's face) So, I'm
guessing you know about the revolution?(Ryder asks nonchalantly,
sitting back onto the bench)
SEBASTIAN: Well yeah everyone does.... Its basic history to know
the ignorance of it, and how the Corruption formed.
Ryder:(looks even more disgusted) Ill pretend I did not hear
what you just said. Anyway, us Visionaries are having a get
together... (looks at Sebastian with a face full of pride) Here.
(Ryders says pulling out a flyer and handing it over to
Sebastian)
Sebastian: Uhh. I thought you had to be... Musical or talented to
go to these? (Asks with a hushed voice)
Ryder: By the looks of your face there, i would say you have
SOME kind of talent Bass. (Says with an understanding smile)
(Sebastian sits there quiet with shock)
Ryder: Its okay kid, i understand. Why don't you come check us
out and give us a shot. If you're not the least bit interested
you can leave, what do you say? (Sticks out a paint covered hand)
Sebastian: Ummm. Sure (hesitantly sticks out his hand to shake)
(Ryder then quickly hops up and turns to Sebastian, tossing a
guitar pick onto Sebastian's lap, and quickly turns to stride
down the road, guitar in hand. Sebastian sits mouth open and
suddenly stands up dizzily)
Random Stranger: What do you think youre doing!? You cant talk
like that around here! Do you want to end up in an asylum?
Sebastian: Im sorry maam I have to go good-bye (Shuffles
down the road, book tucked under his arm)
(fade to Sebastian walking in the doorway at his house)
Father: How was your day? (Asks suspiciously over a newspaper)
Sebastian: I just went to the park and read some of my book.The
assignment is due soon. (Sebastian speaks with no hesitation,
tiredly)

Father: Sebastian. You do know that im only harsh on you so you

are able to have a successful life? (Looks at Sebastian with
true love and compassion, which quickly turns to a stoney face)
Sebastian: Yes, Father. Im...Im going to bed... (Sebastian
turns on his heel and walks up the stairs with required effort)
Father: Sebastian? (Sebastian pauses for a moment to listen) Wipe
your face. ( father speaks with sorrow and returns to his
newspaper. Sebastian realizes he has paint on his face and
frantically tries to wipe it off.)
(Sebastian finishes climbing the stairs and nudges his door open
to find his room turned over.)
Sebastian: ( darts eyes around the room looking for anything
that could possibly be missing. Sebastian looks around resigned
and shuffles to his bed, placing his worn book on his night
table and flopping down on his unmade bed. He takes out the pick
that Ryder handed him before he left and stares with a new
curiosity when all of a sudden he shoots up with a newfound
energy, frantically searching in his mind where he placed his
Father's music box.) Where is it!? They took it. They took the
music box..(Sebastian lets out a frightened sound and stumbles
from his bed checking the loose floorboard to find nothing
there, he suppresses a scream and flings himself to bed,
contemplating angrily on how his father could possibly know of
his hiding spot.) It was hers...mom gave it to me.
(Sebastian lays quietly until he is sure his father is asleep.
His anger dissolved to a softer degree)
Sebastian: ( falling asleep)
(Fade into black)

Scene 4: School scene

Characters: Sebastian, Ryder, Matthew,Ember,Mrs.James,various
students,

(Sebastian walks down the hall, turns to his locker, and opens
the locker, hard to open but works eventually)
Sebastian: What the- (Sebastian looks panickedly at the
decorations hanging in his locker) All about that bass?
(pronounces it like the instrument)
Ryder: (From behind the locker door) Actually, youre wrong. Its
all about that BASS, like the fish. I thought we went over this
already. (Rolls his eyes)
Sebastian: Right totally. (Bell rings) We should get to class(Sebastian turns around to see Ryder walking away from him to
class)
Ryder: Catch you later Bass!
Sebastian: (hesitates) ITS SEBASTIAN! (He sighs and walks the
opposite direction)
(turning into the classroom. Students are talking amongst
themselves in the room. Sebastian kicks Matthew in the leg.)
Matthew: Hey (turns to Sebastian) Did you finish the history
assignment?
Sebastian: (holds up a paper from his books) You bet. Finished
all three pages
Matthew: (shakes head) I only had time for two pages..
Mrs.James: (walks to front of room) Quiet down, class. (students
conversations slowly stop) Today we are learning about the Dark
Times. Who here can tell me about this event? (Matthew raises
hand) Yes?
Matthew: That was when self expression through the arts led to
chaos in society
Mrs.James: Very good. (Writes on black board Dark Times.) This
was a time before our government created the Conformity Act and
increased reforms to limit the use of creativity. Now, lets
review the main acts of creativity.
Whole class: (in unison) Music, art, acting.

Mrs.James: Great! Can someone please describe the dangers of

these acts?
Sebastian: (raised his hand and Mrs.James nods) They provide a
division amongst the people.
Mrs.James: Please elaborate
Sebastian: Well, (he held up his hand to count his fingers) one:
they promote arrogance and self-righteousness. Two: arts can tend
to have controversial themes. Three: they provide no value to
ourselves
Ember: (stands from chair) Bull crap!
Mrs.James:Ember, please calm yourself. Youre making a scene!
Ember: Maybe I want to make a freaking scene! (tosses books off
desk. Entire room is silent.)
Mrs.James: (shouting) Go to the office!
Ember: (Approaches teacher) You just cant handle what art has to
offer!
Mrs.James: We dont speak of this in a school setting!
Ember: (folds arms) Why?
Mrs.James: Its against the law. It is wrong.
Ember: Why?
Mrs.James: (lowers voice) Ember, go to the office this moment or
I will suspend you
Ember: (rolls eyes. walks over to Sebastians desk.) Dont
believe this crap. (winks) I heard youve got music in you. Keep
it up. (walks out door)
(Camera zooms in on Sebastian)
Mrs.James: (talking in background) Sorry about that. Now, onto
our next subject.
(Fade)

(Sebastian walking down hall. shouting is coming from down the

hall. Sebastian rushes forward)
(Ryder and (plain) are fighting at each other. Sebastian breaks
them up. stands in between them.)
plain(Well think up a name later): Aw, little Ryder has to have
his friends save him. (asks in a baby-like voice)
Ryder: (wipes blood from his mouth) Hes not saving me (glares at
Sebastian) Besides, you started this.
Sebastian: Hold on, what happened?
Plain: Teaching this freak a lessonRyder: Youre just scared that Im expressing myself
Plain:(shouting) Art is illegal!
Ryder: (mumbles) you should be illegal..
Plain: (tries to go after Ryder but is stopped by Sebastian) Oh,
come on!
Ryder: You just need some creativity in your life (blows glitter
in Plains face)
(before Plain can respond, a teacher appears in the hall)
Mrs. James: (approaches) What do you boys think youre doing?
Ryder: (raises fist) Long live the Visionaries! (runs off
dropping the rest of glitter container)
Sebastian: (to the teacher) Dont worry, Ill get him. (runs
after Ryder) Hey, wait up!
Ryder: (continues to run) Hurry up slow poke!
Sebastian: This is not acceptable! (Motions from where they came
from)
Ryder: Ugh, you sound like my mom. ( Sebastian has a face of
mock hurt) Seriously, she has a really deep voice.
Sebastian: (out of breath) Seriously, slow down.

Ryder: (stops running) What do you want?

Sebastian: Just go to the office, and this will all be a lot
easier.
Ryder: (shakes head) Not gonna happen.
Sebastian: What is it with you.you.
Ryder: ...Visionaries
Sebastian: Yeah! You cant justRyder: What? This? (tosses glitter in his face)Gotta dash, Bass!
(runs away)
Sebastian: (standing, dumbfounded.Says to self) Its Sebastian.
(Fade!)
Scene 5: sneak out
Characters: Sebastian, Ryder.
(Fade into Sebastian walking home from school with the look of
him in deep in thought)
(Sebastian stops short before the door, taking a deep breath and
calmly walks through the door. He scans the living room and
dining room and find them empty)
Sebastian: father? (Sebastian makes his way through the rooms,
finding them empty. goes to his room)
(Walks in room. ryder is sitting on the other side of his bed but
he doesnt notice. Sebastian sits down at desk. He leans his head
on his hands)
Ryder: (notices Sebastian. Grabs guitar. Slowly stands and
approaches Sebastian. Begins to play. Sebastian seems confused.
Ryder leans close to Sebastian. Sebastian turns around)
Sebastian: (jumps) Ah! WhaRyder: Hey there, Bass!

Sebastian: (pauses. staring at Ryder.) Okay...one: how did you

find my house? Two: why were you just sitting in my room!?
(Hesitation from Ryder)
Ryder: (smirks) I have my ways of finding out information. As for
the second question, I was waiting for you
Sebastian: (raises a book) You arent going to kill me...are you?
Ryder: Do I look like a killer to you? (Sebastian shrugs)
Actually, dont answer that. (puts down guitar) I am here to
convince you.
Sebastian: (puts down book) Convince me to do what?
Ryder: To come be a Visionary!
Sebastian: But you guys are going against the law! (jabs finger
at a poster) You could all end up in jail or (pauses, thinking
back to his mother)...worse
Ryder: (Sarcastic) Oh, yes. I have seen the error of my ways! Art
and music are just so evil! Because a painting is so much worse
than a blank canvas. (nudges Sebastian) Youre sort of like that!
Sebastian: What, sarcastic?
Ryder: Nah. A blank canvas.
Sebastian: What is a.canvas?
Ryder: Something people paint on. (confused silence from
Sebastian) Okay...so we take liquid colors- paint- and we put it
on a material called a canvas. Its like paper, in a way. I suck
at painting. But hey, the others are great at it.
Sebastian: So when you say Im a blank canvas...I havent been..
painted yet?
Ryder: Precisely. But! (slaps him on the back) You have
potential.
Sebastian: (looks nervously to Ryder) Will I have to...paint at
all?
Ryder: Well, if you want. But...eh...you seem more like a singer.

Sebastian: (freezes) Oh. yeah

Ryder: What is itSebastian: (interrupts) Nothing! (clears throat) I
mean...nothing. Just...not a big fan of singing.
Ryder: Aha! Youve heard of it though?
Sebastian: Im familiar with it (hold cheek where he was slapped)
Ryder: Then go ahead
Sebastian: With what?
Ryder: Sing
Sebastian: Here?
Ryder: Yup.
Sebastian: What if someone hears?
Ryder: Dont be such a Blank, Bass! Cmon. I wont leave until
you sing. (Plants his feet firmly on the floor)
Sebastian: Then it looks like youll be here for a while. (turns
away)
Ryder: (shrugs, looking around) Youve got a nice home. Its a
bit plain but itll doSebastian: Youre not staying here!
Ryder: Then sing.
Sebastian: (lowers voice) My dad could come home any minute. I
really dont think he wants to hear me singing, actually, i know
for a fact that he doesnt want to hear me sing.
Ryder: Oh well. I do.
Sebastian: (shakes his head) You dont understand. ReallyRyder: I dont understand a lot of things.
singing is one of them. (raises eyebrows)

Why youre not

Sebastian: I would sing but. (remembers back to mother. mumbles)

mom.
Ryder: What was that?
Sebastian: (turns away from Ryder to hide his tears, grips his
desk chair) Get out.
Ryder: (stands to walk over to Sebastian) Cmon, whats the
matterSebastian: (turns around, shouting) Get out! Leave me alone!
Ryder: (looks startled, but nods) Touchy subject? Hey, I see. But
Bass, at least give us a shot tonight. The Visionaries are always
looking for new recruits. Maybe it will help out your situation.
Sebastian: (silently points to the door)
Ryder: Ill see ya later. (leaves room)
Sebastian: (holds forehead with his hand. kicks his desk and sits
down on his bed.) That lunatic.(looks over to a flyer Ryder had
left on the ground. picks it up. pause for a few seconds) That
lunatic may have a point.
Sebastian:

(searches and pulls out a pad of paper.)

(Going to Matthews house for a study group. I will just sleep

there.
-Sebastian)
(Sebastian grabs the flyer that Ryder gave him and folds it and
stuffs it in his pocket. He then makes his way out of the house
looking around suspiciously and leaves)
(Fade to Sebastian coming up to the party)

Scene 6: The hideout

Characters: Sebastian, Ryder, Ember, Dakota, Iris, Declan, Extras

(Sebastian walking up to rebel hideout, looks down at flyer and

then looks around.)
Sebastian: (hesitates, knocks on door) Hello?
Ember: (opens door and grins when she sees Sebastian) We have a
newbie!!
Rebels: (cheer)
Ryder: (comes over to door) Bass! Glad you came! (Ruffles
Sebastians hair and pulls him inside) Come on, I want to
introduce you.
Sebastian: (walks inside, nervous) Are you s-sure? Im not
exactlyRyder: (interrupts, pulling Sebastian up onto a table) Attention
Visionaries! (Everyone gets quiet in time. Ryder raises
Sebastians arm) We have a new addition to our group! (Entire
room cheers.)
Sebastian: What!? (shakes head and pulls back arm) I-Im just
visiting. (hops off table)
Ember: Come on, at least tell us your name!
Sebastian: My name is Sebastian.
Ryder: I call him Bass!
Ember: (winks) Im Ember. Ill give you a tour of the place.
(smiles)
Sebastian: (follows Ember. Talks quietly) You do art here...
right?
Ember: You bet! (comes to an area with art hanging and people
painting and sketching) These are our artists. Theyre pretty big
on decorating. Plus theyre a bit messy. We love messes here!
Sebastian: (leans over a painting) This is amazing!
Iris: (turns around) Thank you! (looks up and down at Sebastian.)
Oh, youre the newbie arent you?
Sebastian: (nods) But Im just visiting.

Iris: (giggles) My names Iris. I like art! (Shakes Sebastian's

hand, paint comes off)
(Sebastian wipes his hand off on his jeans)
Ember: (grabs Sebastian again) Here, let me show you around more
(Move to a less cluttered corner with random props lying all
around)
Ember: This area here occupies the Thespians. (Giggles) Hey
Declan!
Declan: Good Evening, kind sir! (Bows with a grin on her face and
a thick accent)
Sebastian: Hi, im- (extends his arm)
Declan: Bass, right? (Shakes Sebastian's hand dramatically)
Sebastian: Yes maam, you are correct. (Says in a wealthy
sounding british accent)
Declan: Not bad.... For a newbie! (Grins with satisfaction before
returning to script)
Ember: Well thats our cue! (Takes the lead to outside the barn)
These, (gestures to the people scattered about) are our musically
talented! (Leans in to whisper) Theyre my favorite. (Goes over
to an instrument case)
Dakota: (holds out hand for Sebastian to shake) Hey, Im Dakota.
Lets just say Im the best guitarist here.
Ryder: (interjects with a pointing finger) Second best!
Dakota: (glares) Wanna bet?
Ryder: Well then, you there sir, (points to Dakota) I challenge
you to a duel! (spits in hand for Dakota to shake)
Dakota: (spits in hand and shakes Ryders hand) May the best man
win!
Ryder: (notices Sebastian) Hey there Bass! (Pats Sebastian on his
back) Impressed? (strums on his guitar)

Sebastian: (looks curiously at guitar) You keep playing that.

What is it?
(Everyone stops singing/playing music and gapes at Sebastian)
Ember: (Brings out her Viola. Pokes Ryder with her bow) Let him
have a shot.
Ryder: (shrugs) maybe some other time. (Pats guitar) This babys
pretty special. Its my moms.
Sebastian: Howd you even get all these instruments?
Ryder: We found them locked in an old basement. I helped fix them
up they were good as new.
Dakota: (begins to play music) Come on, Bass. Try singing.
Sebastian: (shakes head) I dont know any songs
Ryder: (hands sheet music) Give this a shot. Just go higher when
the notes do and sing lower when the do. (Plays a G and points at
the music) This is a G
Sebastian: I dont know about this
( begin playing The Phoenix by Fallout Boy) (MAYBE CENTURIES BY
FALLOUT BOY)
Sebastian: (Hesitantly sings) Put on your war paint. (Ivy jumps
over, adding paint to Sebastians face) You are a brick tied to
me thats dragging me down. Strike a match and Ill burn you to
the ground. We are the Jack-o-lanterns in July setting fire to
the sky. Here comes this rising tide, so come on. Put on your
war paint. Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope-to-die.
Silver clouds with grey linings. So we can take the world back
from the heart attacked. One maniac at a time we will take it
back. You know time crawls on when youre waiting for the song
to start so dance along to the beat of your heart. Hey, young
blood. Doesnt it feel like our time is running out. Im gonna
change you like a remix, then Ill raise you like a phoenix.
(Others stop playing. They all cheer)
Ryder: (claps a hand on Sebastians shoulder) Dang, youve got a
voice!

Sebastian: (grins nervously) yeah...I think I get it from my Mom.

(Iris walks over and interrupts)
Iris: Hey, weve got the campfire going. (she sings and points
behind her)
Ryder: Thats great! (everyone laughs and Sebastian stands there
slightly confused) Come on Bass, surely you know what a campfire
is!!
(Sebastian turns a few shades of pink and follows slightly behind
Ryder)
(group is sitting around fire singing the campfire song or some
other group song)
(Group sings Mad World)
(Fade to Ryder and Dakota getting ready for guitar-off.
Visionaries are chatting here and there)
Ryder: Alright! Lets start this!
Dakota: You start, I insist.
(crowd quiets)
Ryder: (plays a bit)
Dakota: (counter plays)
(the two go back and forth until they begin to play together. End
on a high note.)
(pause of silence, then cheers)
(The two boys bow, and then shake hands)
Dakota: (to crowd) so, who won?
Iris: (stands) I say they both win!
(crowd agrees)
Ryder: Ugh, youre no fun

Dakota: (shrugs) Im still better (walks off)

Ryder: Oh, so modest of you to say! (chases after)
(Fade to end of the night. Sebastian decides to crash there and
go home to collect his things later)
Ryder: (Sebastian and Ryder and lying on the ground on sleeping
bags side by side) So, was everything to your liking? (glances
sideways towards Sebastian)
Sebastian: (pauses and concentrates on his answer) Yeah, i think
so but dont you guys ever get worried? What if one of us comes
stumbling out towards here and you all get caught?
Ryder: Dont be a downer, Bass. It hasnt happened yet, so we
should be fine. Plus, we have eyes and ears all around this
place.
Sebastian: Ryder...why do you even do this music stuff?
Ryder: It keeps my heart beating. Music makes living worth it. Do
you know what I mean?
Sebastian: (nods) I guess. Do you ever get the feeling
that...what youve been taught all your life isnt exactly.
right?
Ryder: (turns on side away from Sebastian to sleep, closing eyes)
Thats our purpose. Now, shut up and sleep.
Sebastian: Goodnight (continues to stare at the ceiling, caught
in contemplation.)
(Zoom out to show others sleeping)
Scene 7: 2nd school scene
Characters: Sebastian, Ryder, Iris, Ember, Matthew, Mrs. James,
extras
(Sebastian rolls over stretching with his hair a mess, sun
flashes directly into his eyes)
Sebastian: I'm late!! (He says worriedly, tossing his sleeping
bag out of the way)

(Ryder stirs and looks at Sebastian through slanted eyes)

Ryder: Seriously Bass? Its just school.
Ember: (walks over to Sebastian, stretching.) It stifles our
creativity anyway. We self-teach ourselves sometimes.
Iris: (sits up in her sleeping bag) As long as weve got the
basics, were fine.
Ryder: Sometimes I study while Im practicing my guitar. It
actually helps a lot.
Sebastian: (attempts to rub off paint on his face in vain. fixes
hair and grabs his bag) Well, Im still a Blank and still have
high standards for myself. (rushes out door)
Ember: (shouts) Later, Bass!
(Fade)
(Fade into Sebastian running into the school doors)
Sebastian: (Runs down halls to Mrs.Jamess room. Bursts through
door.) Im here!
(Entire class is silent)
Mrs.James: Ah, yes. We were afraid you couldnt make it today.
Please, (gestures to desk) have a seat.
Sebastian: ( walks over to desk, breathing heavily)
Matthew: (leans over and whispers) Are you okay? You look
terrible.
Sebastian: Whats it matter to you?
Mrs.James: Sebastian! Would you please explain number three from
your homework last night?
Sebastian: (looks down at desk) About that...I kinda forgot to do
it.
Mrs.James: (looks at him with disapproval) It was a very
important assignment, all about the Dark Times.

Sebastian: Im sure it was important, I just forgot.

Mrs.James: At least get out the paper. You can fill it out as we
go along
Sebastian: (reaches in backpack and digs around. Looks up
helplessly) I dont have it. I think...one of my friends may
have...thrown it into a campfire.
Mrs.James: (shakes head) Sebastian. You were such a promising
student. What has happened to you? (points at the paint on his
face) And what do you have on your face?
Sebastian: Im just trying new things, for a project. (glares at
Mrs.James) Tell me, why does our society always encourage
being.bland. I just dont get how that seems better
Mrs.James: Sebastian. Thats enough. (walks to board) Now, back
to our lesson. Number three: When did the Dark Times start?
(Camera shot on Sebastian sitting back in his seat while student
answers question)
Random student: (raises hand) Forty years ago, in the year 2019
(bell rings)
(Sebastian rises and leaves classroom.)
(Fade)
(fade into library, scanning books)
Sebastian: (runs his fingers hesitantly over the books scanning
the titles, when one catches his eye "The Truths of the Dark
Times")
(Sebastian slowly picks up the book and leafs through it, reading
parts aloud quietly)
Sebastian: (quietly) You have always been taught about the Dark
Times and how music and the arts were a major cause in their
beginning. What you havent heard is that the people blamed for
the chaos arent necessarily guilty. Many misconceptions have
come to arise throughout the years. (turns a page, skimming
through) Music stimulates the senses, without it life is as grey

as asphalt. Be the color in our world. (Looks over the page

suspiciously turning it over and over)
Mrs.James: Can i help you Sebastian? (Asks glaring at the book in
his hands)
(Sebastian jumps and closes the book loudly)
Mrs.James: Where did you get that? (Her voice goes down a few
notches in volume)
Sebastian: Um. It was on the shelf (he looks over to where the
empty space was and is confused not to see it)
Mrs.James: I dont have time for your lies. I will not accept
literature like this in my library. (She whisper-yells)
(Sebastian hands it over with force, confused)
Mrs.James: Now leave. (She says before walking away leaving
Sebastian in silence)
Sebastian: (walks over to a door thats left open ajar. He looks
both ways before sneaking inside. Dozens of art books and music
books are laid about. He leans over, examining one.)
Iris: (enters room, quietly. Sneaks up behind Sebastian) Boo!
Sebastian: (jumps, dropping book) Dont scare me like that! (a
bit too loudly)
Iris: (leans down to pick up the book) Van Gogh? Oh I love him!
Sebastian: I was just...looking around. Im leaving now
Iris: (slams the door shut) Oh, Sebastian, come on. Lets check
these out! It seems the librarian didnt get rid of everything
Sebastian: Wont we get in trouble?
Iris: Thats the fun part (picks up a giant stack of books to
place on the ground and read) Monet is one of my favorites! But
Im fine with anyone, really
Sebastian: (looks over her shoulder at a book) ("What is Art")

Iris: That book was the first I've read from this collection.
(Gestures to the cases of books)
Iris: "Art is not, as the metaphysicians say, the manifestation
of some mysterious idea of beauty or God; it is not, as the
aesthetical physiologists say, a game in which man lets off his
excess of stored-up energy; it is not the expression of mans
emotions by external signs; it is not the production of pleasing
objects; and, above all, it is not pleasure; but it is a means of
union among men, joining them together in the same feelings, and
indispensable for the life and progress toward well-being of
individuals and of humanity." (She rattles it off without missing
a word from the 1st page)
Sebastian: Wow. I never thought of it that way.
(shot of the two looking through the books)
(fade)

Improv Scene!
Characters: Declan, Iris, Ryder, Sebastian, Ember, extras
Ryder: Okay!!! Well tonight's the night guys! The Night of the
Fanciful Cheeseballs! (Ryder throws his hands in the air)
(Everyone laughs and Sebastian spits out his drink)
Sebastian: (looks toward Ember) What??
Ember: Chillax, its what our snack night is, we found this LOAD
of cheeseballs on an outing! What we find is usually dedicated to
our night of goofiness. (gestures around the camp)
(Sebastian still looks confused)
Ember: We just take a food and name our talent night after it...
(Looks away from Sebastian)
(Declan walks over with Iris)
Declan: Hey guys!!! (Waves)

Ember: Are you guys doing a new scene tonight? (Faces toward
Declan)
Iris: Yup! Its going to be awesome!! But tonight were letting
you guys come up with a scene! (jumps up and down)
Ryder: Improv? Sounds epic! (walks toward the group, a smile on
his face)
Declan: Make them as unreasonable as possible! Just shout them
out when you want to change a scene (brings a box full of props
up the the stage and drops it)
Iris: Hey guys!! (yells to the crowd, everyone quiets down and
watches the stage) Tonight is improv! So Declan and i are going
to start it out and when youre ready for the scene to change,
just yell out ideas!!
(Declan and Iris pull props out of the box, Declan sits on a
chair)
(FIRST IMPROV TOPIC: blank parent and visionary child
)
(SECOND IMPROV TOPIC: A crazed girl is talking to her therapist
about her obsession with imaginary friends)
(THIRD IMPROV TOPIC: two elderly spies)
(FOURTH IMPROV TOPIC: criminal and normal person cuffed together)
(Clapping begins immediately after their performance)
(Winded Declan and Iris bow and walk off the stage)

Scene 8- Break out

Characters: Sebastian, Ryder, Addy.
(Sebastian sitting in home by a window reading.)
(Ryder appears at window, banging on it to get his attention)
Sebastian: (jumps, turning around) What? (Sees Ryder)

Ryder: (waves, gesturing for Sebastian to open the window)

Sebastian: (opens window. Says with concern:) Why do you keep
popping up at my house?
Ryder: Does it matter (shrugs) Come on, Bass. You going?
Sebastian: (sighs) What illegal thing are we doing now?
Ryder: Its not really illegal...were just righting a wrong
Sebastian: Sounds pretty illegal to meWhat is it?
Ryder: Were breaking Addy out of the Happy Farm
Sebastian: Come again?
Ryder: Insane Asylum. We cant very well run the Visionaries
without their leader. Addy put me in charge when she got taken
away, but I suck at being leader.
Sebastian: (nods) Youre going now?
Ryder: (with sarcasm) No, were going in twenty years. What do
you think, Bass?
Sebastian: (Looks down the hall with concern) My mom will be
suspicious
Ryder: Is she really against art like most parents?
Sebastian: Unfortunately.
Ryder: Tell her youre going out to help a friend.
Sebastian: (pauses, thinking) Fine. (yells to mother) Im going
out to help my friend with something. Ill be back before dark
Ryder: (cracks a grin) Great. Lets go
(fade to Ryder and Sebastian sneaking outside Asylum. They come
to a door. Ryder picks the lock and they go inside)
(The hall is dark. Ryder struts forward, Sebastian more so creeps
uneasily forward. They pass a courtyard with a patient in it.)

Patient #1: (hunched over on the ground. As Sebastian walks by,

she shoots her head up. )
(Sebastian stops, along with Ryder.)
Patient #1: (The girl begins to dance and sing gracefully by
herself. She approaches the courtyard glass.) Will you dance with
me? (smiles and laughs, dances on)
(sebastian looks pained)
Ryder: Whats the matter, man? (glances at Sebastian)
Sebastian: Nothing...this place just gives me the creeps. (walks
forward) which way(The two come across a patient who is being dragged into a room.)
Patient #2: (screaming and flailing) You dont understand. You
dont understand. You dont understand. (Is taken into a room,
the screaming still heard but muted.)
Ryder: Yeah, it is a bit scary (laughs) that makes it more fun!
(moves to a certain door, picking the lock. Kicks door open.
Gestures to the room) Blanks first.
Sebastian: (peers head inside) HelloAddy: You Blanks cant stop me! (knees Sebastian in the stomach)
Im fed up with you uncreative scum! (notices Ryder) Reginald?
Ryder: Hey, sis! (waves)
Sebastian: sis?
Addy: yes, sis. (folds arms) Reggie, whos the Blank?
Ryder: Dont call me that (sighs) Addy, Bass. Bass, Addy. (claps
hands together)
Sebastian: Actually, its Sebastian
Addy: (laughs) I prefer the fish name
Ryder: (puts an arm around Sebastian) I think everyone does
Sebastian: I dont! (grips stomach) And you could have warned me
that your sister might lash out on me.

Ryder: I think its how she greets people nowadays...except for

me.
Addy: (pats Ryder on the cheek) Thats because my big brother
Reggie is special
Ryder: Im not Reginald! How would you like it if I called you by
your real name?
Addy: (narrows eyes) you wouldnt
Ryder: (shrugs) Im not one for bluffing
Addy: Dont you dare
Ryder: Eh, I wont. (pauses for a moment.) Adeline
Addy: Reginald! Shut up!
Ryder: You started itSebastian: (interrupts) Guys! Can we just leave already? This
place isnt exactly paradise
Addy: (nods) Sorry. Yeah, the screaming is the worst part. Ive
been here for at least a week. This one guy got sent for
execution. He didnt go down without a fight. I think he kept
screaming this guys name...Sebastian.
Sebastian: (locks eyes with Addy) Sebastian?
Ryder: (looks at Sebastian) Who would be calling your name?
Sebastian: (shakes head) No one.
Addy: Come on, did you know that person?
Sebastian: (hides his eyes with hair, crossing his arms) He was
my Dad
(There is a pause of silence, the others shifting awkwardly)
Ryder: (puts a hand on Sebastians shoulder.) Sorry about that,
man.
Sebastian: (shrugs off Ryders hand) Lets just go

Ryder: We never knew. It explains why you can sing so well

Addy: As much as I love all this chatting, can we get out of
here?
Ryder: (nods) Sebastian and I can escort you out. (To Addy) Did
you stash the guard clothes?
Addy: (to Ryder) Yes, I stashed the clothes.
Ryder: Bass here should be fine with his blank clothes
Addy: (pulls out a white shirt and plain pants. tosses them at
Ryder.) Get dressed
Ryder: Ill only be a minute. Bass, you talk to Addy while Im
busy
Sebastian:(turns to her) So
Addy: Stop it. Im not talking to a Blank.
Sebastian: Oh come on. Im trying to be nice
Addy: You could just be another snitch (looks down) That didnt
go well last time. Half our people got sent here.and they didnt
release them afterwards.(made a cutting motion across her throat)
Sebastian: I promise, Im not going to tell anyone about you
guys.
Addy: (folds her arms) How can we trust you then?
Sebastian: (takes out Ryders guitar pick) He believed me,
shouldnt that be enough?
Addy: (grabs the pick, turning it over in her hands) I dont
always go along with my brothers plans
Sebastian: You allowed him to rule the Visionaries while you were
gone.
Addy: (lowers voice) Well, I trust him more than the others at
least.

Ryder: (buttoning up shirt, walking over) You really dont trust

him?
Addy: I dont trust anyone
Ryder: Ah, isnt that true? (pats Addy on the back) Just give him
a shot.
Addy: (sneers) fine. Now get us out of here. You have the fake
IDs?
Ryder: (holds them up, handing one to Sebastian) You are Official
Clugston and are a new recruit. I am Official Lee, also a new
recruit.
Addy: (displays a pair of handcuffs) We stashed these, too.
Ryder: (places them around Addys wrist) That should do it.
Sebastian: What should I say if someone tries to talk to me?
Ryder: Just try to sound official?
Sebastian: great advice
Ryder: Ill walk forward to make sure the coast is clear. Youll
escort Addy
Sebastian: (wrinkles nose) Im stuck with her?
Addy: You have a problem with me?
Sebastian: Sort of
Addy: Deal with it
Sebastian: (grabs her hands) Lets just go
Addy: Be more assertive
Sebastian: (unconvincing shouting) LETS JUST GO
Addy: Never mind that. Just shut up and move it
(Sebastian pushes Addy out the door with Ryder leading. They
continue down the halls swiftly.)

Addy: (whispers) You have the grip of a child. Geeze, youre so

unconvincing at being tough.
Sebastian: (whispers back) Youre really annoying, you know that?
Ryder: (whispers) Stop whining, were almost outside
(Sebastian and Ryder walk Addy out the door)
Ryder: (nods at Sebastian) Nice going, Bass (takes off Addys
handcuffs)
Sebastian: It was nothing
Ryder: No, seriously! We owe you one (nudges Addy)
Addy: (to Sebastian) Im still watching you
Sebastian: Lovely. (begins to walk away) Ill see you later
Ryder: Wait!
Sebastian: (turns around) what?
Ryder: Were having a paint battle tonight! You should come.
Sebastian: Paint battle(thinks over the idea for a second)
Sounds fun
Addy: Yeah, Its fun. Were heading over now. I.guess you can
come
Sebastian: Put I dont want to ruin my shirt
Ryder: (laughs) Bass, Im preeeetty sure we have something else
you can wear. Cmon.
(Fade)
(fade and then focus in to the area of the paint battle. With two
groups [we can pick colors for the two groups soon])

(finish paint battle and fade out at them laughing)

Scene 9: Dinner Scene

Characters: Sebastian, Matt, Father
(Sebastian walks into his house and closes the door softly, he
makes his way up the stairs creeping past the creaky stairs.
Puts on a jacket over his paint covered shirt. Opens his bedroom
door and finds Matt sitting on his bed)
Matt: Hey? (says questioningly eyeing Sebastian) What's up with
your hair? (points toward Sebastian's hair.)
(Sebastian walks to his mirror
examining the paint)

and moves his head around

Sebastian: Oh, thats nothing. just some dirt, I was playing some
rugby. (rubs away the remaining paint and turns back towards
Matt)
Matt: And dirt is suddenly blue? Sebastian, are you going to do
anything to get yourself in trouble? (asks with concern)
Sebastian: What? No, why would you think that. Does that really
sound like so mething i would do? (asks turning away while hiding
the crack in his voice)
Matt: Sebast- (is cut off by the sound of the door opening and
Sebastian father walking in)
Father: Sebastian? I didnt see you come in? Where were you?
(asks with a suspicious look on her face)
Matt: He was playing rugby sir, in the park. (says immediately
straightening up)
Father: Thank you Matthew. (looks slightly disappointed towards
Matt) Well it is time for dinner, lets go. (turns on his heel and
walks out of the room)
(They wait a few seconds)
Sebastian: Thank you, Matt? (looks to Matt with sad eyes)
Matt: Why? I was telling the truth. (he walks from the room)
Father: (sighs, walking back in when Matt has left) Oh,
Sebastian. Youre going to get yourself killed.

Sebastian: What are you talking aboutFather: You know very well what Im talking about. (pauses) I
know youre getting into this...rebellion thing (Sits on the bed
next next to Sebastian) Youve been acting different lately.
Sebastian: Yeah. So?
Father: (shakes head) Do you really want to end up like your
mother? Should that even be an question?
Sebastian: (hesitates) If its making a point, my death would be
worth it.
Father: (smashes his hand down on the desk) Dont say things like
that!
Sebastian: (shrugs) Im just tired of conformity.
Father: They have therapy groups for kids like you. Im sure I
could sign you upSebastian: No. Dad, you dont understand. Im trying to do
something...important for once.
Father: (laughs coldly) What, supporting art?
Sebastian: (cracks a grin) You dont understand. This life is
existing. Art makes you actually...live. (Places a hand on his
chest)
Father: (pauses for a minute) Tell that to your Mother. (stands
up to leave) I dont want you seeing these new friends of yours.
Sebastian: You cant stop me from doing that!
Father: (opens door to leave) Fine. But dont expect me to get
upset whenever you end up where all the creative people go (slams
door shut)
(Fade)
(fade into dining room. The father, Matthew, and Sebastian are
eating dinner at the table quietly)
Father: So, I heard you two got together to work on your projects
not long ago. Im sure it went well.

Matthew: (stops mid-bite, glaring at Sebastian. sets fork aside)

We havent gotten together in a while, actually. I dont know
what you mean.
Father: (looks at Sebastian as well) Sebastian? Do you have an
explanation for this?
Sebastian: (ruffles hair) Uh.I have another friend named
Matthew, i met him during library period.
(awkward stretch of silence. Sebastian nervously stuffs his face
with food)
Father: (slams his fork down, making the two boys jump) Dang it
Sebastian! What happened? You never lie.
Sebastian: (folds arms) Im not lying.
Matthew: Yes you are! (shakes head) Whenever you lie- which is
rare- I can always tell, you are horrible at hiding stuff like
that.
Sebastian: (pushes plate aside. stands up, side glances at
Matthew and back to his feet.) I lost my appetite. (walks off)
Father: (turns to Matthew, ruffs up his hair and straightens up)
Matt, can you please go talk some sense into him?
Matthew: (nods) Yeah, probably. (stands and leaves room)
(fade into Sebastians room. Sebastian is sitting on his bed,
clicking his heels together. Matt walks in, folding his arms)
Sebastian: Ah, he sent you?
Matthew: Sebastian, were doing this because we careSebastian: Ha, (scoffs) So this is an intervention now? Great
(stands dramatically) Hello, my name is Bass. I have had a recent
struggle (puts quotations around struggle) with music. (raises
hands) Arrest me now! (Mutters "help" unders his breath with a
quick laugh)
Matthew: No need to get sarcastic. And why are you suddenly a
fish?

Sebastian: Lighten up. Its a nickname. Ryder gave it to me.

Matthew: Ryder O'connor? That kids a nutjob.
Sebastian: Hmmm, I cant argue with you there.
Matthew: Isnt he part of the(lowers voice)...Visionaries?
Sebastian: Yeah, Ive seen their hideout a few times.( voice
trails off. turns attention to Matthew with a grin.)
Matthew: Oh no, not that grin again
Sebastian: I have an idea. (Walks to Matt and places a hand on
his shoulder)
Matthew: Should I be concerned?
Sebastian: Probably (his face breaks into a bigger grin)
Matthew: Great...what is it?
Sebastian: You, me, some other friends; we go check out the
Visionaries. I heard they have an open mic night and art display
Matthew: Whats a mic?
Sebastian: I dont know! But it sounds amazing
Matthew: I dont know about this (steps away from Sebastian's
grip)
Sebastian: Just give it a shot. If you dont like it, I promise
Ill never go again
Matthew: (pauses) fine
Sebastian: (holds out hand) Shake on it?
(the two shake)
(fade)

Scene 10: Open Mic

Characters: Sebastian, Ryder, Addy, Iris, Ember, Declan, Matthew,

Lynn, Peter, extras
(Sebastian, Matthew, Lynn, Peter walking up to the Rebel hideout.
Sebastian shed his jacket revealing a paint covered shirt.)
Lynn: (gasps) Why do you have color on your shirt?
Matthew: This is the new Sebastian apparently (he speaks trying
to hide disappointment)
Sebastian: Guys, please dont be this uptight tonight. Youre
supposed to have fun!
Lynn: Oh, like Chess? Thats a rather thrilling activity
(Matthew and Peter nod in agreement)
Sebastian: (sighs) Just lay low and follow what I do
(Sebastian knocks. The door swings open and Addy is seen standing
there)
Addy: (sneers) No Blanks allowed. (slams door shut)
Sebastian: (pauses. knocks again)
(there is arguing between Ryder and Addy on the other side of the
door. The door opens again. Ryder stands smiling.)
Ryder: Bass! You brought friends! (looks to Lynn, Peter, and
Matthew) Names?
Lynn: My name is Lynn (curtsies)
Peter: (shrugs) Peter
Matthew: And Im.(Sebastian raises eyebrows)... Matt
Ryder: Awesome-sauce. Come on in (smiles big)
Sebastian: (pushes his friends forward) Dont be shy. He wont
bite
Ryder: Im not so sure about that

(they all enter)

(Everyone is up and moving about. People dancing solo and in
pairs to music. Someone in the room is singing)
Matthew: (mouth agape) Wow
Lynn: amazing
Peter: .illegal
Sebastian: (nudges) Illegal but right
Peter: Art isnt...right
Lynn: Oh, dont be so negative
Peter: (shrugs) Im going to go look around
Lynn: (begins to shift nervously) That sound.is that music?
Ember: (comes over, playing on her Viola) You like it?
Lynn: (does a spin) I love it. Actually, I sort of feel
like.dancing (gracefully dances on point across the floor,
twirling and spinning randomly)
Ryder: A dancer! We havent had one of those in a while (cheers
on Lynn) Yeah! Go Lynn!
(Swing dance??)
Matthew: (his eyes catch the art corner. Points) Is that what I
think it is?
Ryder: (notices his interest) Do we have another artist here?
Sebastian: I didnt know you liked art
Matthew: (shrugs) I dabble (walks over to the art corner)
Sebastian: (follows) hey, wait up buddy
Iris: (notices Matt) Hello, newbie. Im Ivy
Matthew: (waves) Im Matt. You have drawing stuff here, right?
Iris: (nods) yes, why?

Matthew: (sighs, pulling a folded up piece of paper from his

pocket. unfolds it, carefully. Shows the picture to Iris) I need
you to help draw this, but bigger and better
Iris: If you dont mind me asking...who is this?
Matthew: (hesitates) It was my sister.I drew her one afternoon
because she always loved to draw. We would use charcoal from the
fireplace. But...she was taken away to the asylum
Iris: (nods, a bit shaken) I understand (gives a reassuring look
to Matt) We could get started tonight. The musically talented are
having an open mic.
Matthew: (to sebastian) do you mind if I work on this back here?
Sebastian: Go ahead (smiles)
Ryder: (announces) everyone! Well be meeting by the campfire
soon for open mic night!
(everyone cheers)
(bring camera to a view of everyone around the campfire, zoom to
Ryder)
Ryder: Okay Visionaries! (Shouts into the air) Right now is the
start of our friend Bass FIRST open mic! (everybody shouts and
cheers)
(Sebastian throws his hands out and takes in the applause)
Ryder: We also have been granted the pleasure of THREE new
visionaries! (gestures to Peter, Lynn, and Matthew)
(Addy looks doubtfully towards the blanks and huffs off)
Ryder: (to Sebastian) okay, so, what do you have for us?
Sebastian: uh, its a surprise
Ryder: Great, here. (hands Sebastian the mic and walks to the
right)
(Ember mouths Break a leg)

(sings, when done Sebastian looks toward his friends who stand
with mouths open, then the night is lit up with claps from
everyone)
Matt: Whooo!!! Go Se- (corrects himself) BASS!
(Camera shows Peter and Lynn clapping as well)
Ryder: Our next performer will be Bass and me
Sebastian: Wait...what?
Ryder: (shoves sheet music in his hands) Here, youll catch on
Sebastian: I cant sing on spot!
Ryder: Sure you can! (winks) Start the music!
(song? begins playing)
(Addy comes up to Sebastian as he walks away from the crowd)
Addy: As much as i dislike you, that performance was amazing, and
i know for a fact no traitor or snitch could put themselves that
much into their music than you just did. (gives a weak smile)
Sebastian: (sighs heavily) My mother used to tell me all the time
that music was in our veins, that our family was capable of
talent that not even we could understand. She was sent to that
institute because of MY love for music, i was FIVE. I asked her
to sing me to sleep that night because she hadnt done so in a
while.. (pauses and tries to steady his breathing) i begged her
to sing until she finally agreed and then- i remember it so
clearly- there was the sound of running feet on our stairs and my
door flew open, those stupid guards came in and yanked her away
from me. What got me more than my mom being taken from me was
the fact that it was my father that had called her in (lets out
a breath)
(there is a long stretch of silence, when Addy breaks in)
Addy: Hm. That must have been rough. We must learn young though.
(turns toward Sebastian)
Sebastian: Learn what? (looks up to Addy to see her eyes a little
less guarded)

Addy: (puts a guarded look on her face) Life is never perfect,

trust no one, never let your guard down. (turns and walks away
from Sebastian towards the rest of the crowd.)
Rebel: Conformist Officials! (the sounds of screams of surprise
and shouts of orders are be called out left and right)
(Sebastian jumps up to see Conformist Officials running
throughout the area and beating down rebels that happen to be in
the way)
(A young-ish rebel runs up to Sebastian towing Ryder behind)
Ryder: (a look of duty on his face) GRAB AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU
CAN AND TELL THEM TO RUN TO THEIR APPOINTED SAFE HAVENS!! (hands
over the child and runs in the direction of the commotion)
(Sebastian yells at the people to get to the safe havens, runs
around to everyone warning them and helping them. Sebastian
suddenly stops at a body on the ground; Iris)
Sebastian: (feels a hand on his shoulder. turns around and sees
Peter standing behind him) Peter?
Peter: You need to forget about these Visionaries!
Sebastian: (shakes head slowly) why would I?
Peter: Its not worth the risk
Sebastian: These people are my friends!
Peter: (sighs) Theyre dragging you down with them. I hope you
reconsider. (Peter knocks him over the head, making Sebastian
fall to the ground)
(Sebastian blacks out)
(fade)

SCENE 11: The confession

Characters: Sebastian, Police officer, father, Lynn, Addy, Matt
(Sebastian opens his eyes, finding himself in his room. He looks
around the room, seeing his Father and a Police officer chatting)
Officer: Sir, we wont arrest him this time, but please keep an
eye on him
Father: Sure. How long will his school suspension be?
Officer: Id say the end of the school year. Make sure you sit
him down and talk.
Father: Yes of course- (notices Sebastian is awake)
Sebastian: (sits up, holding his head) Where are they?
Officer: Who?
Sebastian: The others (tries to get out of bed) I gotta make sure
theyre okay
Father: (stop Sebastian) Son, we need to talk.
Sebastian: (shakes head) I need to find them, need to find them
Officer: (nods) Ill leave you two alone. Have a nice day (leaves
room)
Sebastian: (crawls back in bed)
(pause of silence)
Sebastian: They...they killed her.
Father: Who?
Sebastian: (covers face with hands) Iris. They killed her.
Father: (sighs) she was performing acts that were against the
law.

Sebastian: She was young! All she wanted was to put something
good in the world.
Father: (shrugs) I dont know what to tell you, Sebastian.
Sebastian: (puts his hands in his pockets. Widens eyes, pulling
something out of his pocket. He finds a beautiful sketch signed
by Iris.) She drew this for Matthew
Father: Its.beautiful. (Sighs and stands)
Sebastian: (tear falls down his cheek) I know you dont think any
of this is worth while, but I do, and so do all the Visionaries.
They would give up their lives to make sure there is beauty in
this dull world.
Father: Sebastian...I think theres something you need to be
told.
Sebastian: (folds up drawing) And that is?
Father: (pulls over chair to sit) You may think Im opposed to
this...art stuff. I am...but I wasnt always.
Sebastian: (looks at father, confused) Come again?
Father: I was a Visionary, we weren't called that at the time
though.
Sebastian: Seriously?
Father: (nods head) I was the best painter they had. You name it,
I could paint it. While I was there, I met the most breath-taking
singer. Id sit there and paint her while she would perform. Her
eyes were so alive when she sang. (looks up trying to keep tears
down)
Sebastian: Mom?
Father: Yeah, her. ( gives a bittersweet grin) We had the
grandest of times. But...one day something went wrong. The police
raided our hide out, which changes year by year so that Ive
heard. They shot us down, left and right, burning all my artworks
and the instruments. The only way Elizabeth and I survived was
by lying dead with the others. Once the officials were gone,
Your Mother and I ran away. But ever since that day, I swore Id
never have anything to do with art ever again.

Sebastian: (pause for a while) Im sorry that happened.but that

doesnt justify stopping me from making a difference.
Father: Im only doing this so I dont lose you. (voice fades)
Sebastian: You can HELP us.
Father: Why would I do that? (Scoffs)
Sebastian: To ensure Moms death wasnt for nothing.
Father: (hesitates, sighs) what would I need to do?
Sebastian: Cover for me. If I need to go out and the officials
come, make something up. (gestures with his hands)
Father: But youre not going out now. You need to recoverSebastian: Dad, I suppose IMatthew: (bursts into the room) Thank goodness youre okay!
Lynn: (comes in behind Matt with an elegant twirl and curtsey.
Almost tumbles and ends up giggling) We were so worried!
(the two come to his bedside)
Sebastian: Im okay, just got hit in the head
Matthew: You were nowhere to be seen after the commotion. We
thought you were a goner.
Sebastian: (turns to Dad) did you see how I got home? I certainly
didnt get here myself.
Father: I saw a young girl leaving the house last night. I ran
upstairs and found you tucked into bed, nothing seemed out of
place.
Sebastian: (eyes widen) Addy? Did she carry me all the way home?
Matthew: Why would she do that? (laughs confusedly)
Lynn: (laughs. Says in a singsong voice) I know why.
Matthew: What then (looks at Lynn confused)

Lynn: (facepalms) I cant believe you dont see it.

Sebastian: I might if you tell us. (moves to Lynn)
(doorbell rings)
Sebastian: Ill get it (sits up slowly. Walks over to the front
door. opens the door)
Addy: Hi (waves)
Sebastian: Uh...hi
Addy: Glad youre okay
Sebastian: Yeah (scratches his head) about that. I heard you
carried me home last night
Addy: (shrugs, blushing a bit) It was nothing. Besides, I mostly
just dragged you
Sebastian: That explains the extra bruises andAddy: Oh be quiet. I just came by to make sure they didnt take
you away...and to make sure you got the drawing
Sebastian: Yeah, I got it.
Addy: Great! Ivy must have left it behind. Have you heard from
her? No one could find her
Sebastian: (pauses) Sheshes dead
Addy: (with utter disbelief) Oh my gosh. Youre sure?
Sebastian: I saw her myself
Addy: (covers her mouth with her hand) I cant believe it
Matthew: (walks over) I just wanted to see who- (sees Addy) Oh,
her.
Sebastian: (urges Addy in, ushering in Matt) I have something to
give you (hands the paper from his pocket)

Matthew: (takes the paper, unfolds it) Oh my gosh...its perfect.

It feels like Im looking at her actual face again. (looks to
Addy) I need to thank her! Do you know where I can find her?
Addy: (sighs, shaking her head)
Matthew: What? What is it? (looks at Sebastian and Addy, suddenly
realizing what had happened) Oh. I see
(Lynn and mother come over)
Addy: (eyes widen when she sees the mother) Sir, did you ever
happen to be a Visionary?
Father: (nods) Yes, I was, unfortunately
Addy: Oh, you werent in what we called the Disaster
Visionaries were you?
Father: Thats the one
Addy: (looks to Sebastian) So, both your parents are artistic?
Sebastian: Pretty exciting, huh?
Matthew: (folds his paper again) Have any of you heard from
Peter? He just sort of.vanished
Sebastian: Nope. I havent
Addy: (narrows eyes) Interesting. We got word that the
authorities came because of a snitch with a tracking device. So,
unless Peter is dead, hes our best candidate for a snitch.
Sebastian: We need to have a meeting with the most important
members now.
Father: If it helps, the basement is free to use
Sebastian: (looks at father) Yeah, thatd be great
Addy: Ill go fetch Ryder and Ember. You guys head down there
(runs out door)
Sebastian: Dad, well need you to cover for us
Lynn: And well need cookies!

(all glare at her)

Lynn: What? Im hungry
Sebastian: Well get some later. Come on
(FADE)
Scene 12: The plan
Characters: Sebastian, Ryder, Addy, Lynn, Matthew, Father
(The five sit in a part of the basement, discussing)
Addy: Did you have to choose a place with so many spiders?
Ryder: Cmon, they wont hurt you. (Tosses one towards her and
watches her stumble away)
Sebastian: Lets start planning
Lynn: (walks down the stairs) I got cookies!
Matthew: (walks after her) And I brought some veggies!
Lynn: (flicks food off Matts plate) stop trying to be healthy
Matthew: Healthy isn't bad! Plus, its kind of a habit! (Takes a
veggie off the plate and eats it)
Sebastian: So lets start planning. (Takes out a notepad and sits
on the floor)
Lynn: So, what now? (Tries to be serious while wiping away the
cookie crumbs on her face)
Ryder: We need to make a statement. Prove that those Blanks can
NOT control us. They may have numbers but we have the will power.
(Says clearly frustrated)
(Sebastian glances around to see the collective nods. Everyone
sits in a moment of silence)
Sebastian: Right, how about we plan a mob. (Says with excitement,
then looks around) no, no nevermind that could never-

Matthew: No! Thats perfect! Think about it, we have Visionaries

dressed as civilians and guards and we just surprise them, get
them when they least expect it! (Says jumping up, clapping his
hands)
Ryder: Can we plan this in- (looks at his watch) -say three days?
(Stands up dusting off his paint stained pants)
Matthew: I don't see why not! (Gets up and walks towards the
stairs) i've got to get going, but i can tell you how its going
later.
(Matthew and Lynn leave, Addy, Sebastian and Ryder remain)
Addy: This better work, i mean it. (Addy looks at Sebastian with
not so serious eyes and pats his shoulder before leaving the
basement)
(Sebastian looks at Ryder with wild and concerned eyes)
Ryder: Bass, its complicated. (He sits back down) I see the look
in your eyes that you want to help Addy but shes stubborn,
always has been... She got it from our father. (He pauses looks
to Sebastian then back to the floor, sighing) Our father was the
original leader of this group of Visionaries, he put his life
into making sure all of us were safe and able to do what we love.
Addy and my father were extremely close, as close as a father and
daughter can get.. They did everything together. (Another sigh)
One night i overheard her talking to Addy
"Youre in charge for a while sweetheart, keep Reginald safe."
(He mimics his voice)
He promised he would be back in a week tops and when a week
passed, Addy got anxious, hell, everyone got anxious. It wasn't
like our father to not keep a promise. Well Addy got tired of
waiting and sent a group out to the same location dad went and
they came back the next day. (Ryder looks at Sebastian with pain
in his eyes) He was a horrible sight, his clothes were ripped his
face beaten- (Ryder let out a sob) -I couldn't even recognize
him. My own father!!! Addy took it way worse, shes just better
at hiding it i guess.. (He wipes his face, and stands up)
Ryder: Hey, we got this, we have to, what could possibly go wrong
at a blank meeting! They're all about keeping "peace" (air
quotes) and "order" (walks off and up the stairs)
(Sebastian sighs and runs his fingers through his hair before
leaving the basement)

(FADE)
(Come to Sebastian with his mother, planning and writing things
down)
Father: So, you guys are planning to hit the big Founders Gala?
Do i have to explain how bad of an idea this is Sebastian?
Sebastian: Dad, you don't understand I have to do this! (Raises
his voice a little)
Father: No, this is not just going to be an "I" thing Sebastian,
you are risking all of the Visionaries with you!! I know you
don't think the Officials can do anything about this but they
can! They will stop at nothing to silence the Visionaries! I've
been there Sebastian, i've seen the consequences!!!! (His mother
yells with a tenacity )
Sebastian: I know, Mom, and i an sorry for what happened but
we've learned, we can make them see! (Sebastians voice sounds
tired and weak)
Father: Sebastian, i've lost my friends, i've lost my love, and i
am not ready or willing to lose my son. (Looks at sebastian with
his head in his hand)
Sebastian: Dad, i know its hard to watch me do this, but i really
need to do this; for me, for my friends... For mom. (Looks from
his father to the ground, fiddling with his hands)
mother: I was afraid you would say that. Which is why- (takes a
deep breath) -i am going to help you.
(Fade)
(show Addy and Sebastian on the back porch of his house)
Addy: Well, I better go. See you tomorrow
Sebastian: see you tomorrow
(Addy walks off)
(fade)
Scene 13: Second planning period

Characters: Addy, Sebastian, Ryder, Lynn, Matt, father, Extras

(open to the group at a table talking)
father: I can guarantee you guys access to the meeting tomorrow,
I have a friend on the inside. (looks warily to Sebastian)
Ryder: Thats wonderful! (claps his hands together) We have access
to the meeting, we have the suppliesLynn: Do we have enough people for this?
Sebastian: We have all the visionaries, or those that are still
alive. That isnt completely a lot but we still need to stay
undercover
Addy: Well provide disguises. You guys have to wear Blank
clothes (looks to the group) since its an anniversary ceremony
for the ushering in of the Conformity Act.
Ryder: (grumbles) but I hate button up shirts (crosses his arms)
Addy: Youll survive somehow (turns to Sebastian) Bass, where do
we go from there?
Sebastian: Well, we go in regularly, take our seats. The speech
will begin not long after. Everyone needs to be patient and wait.
I will give the signal to Addy and she will start singing the
song. She will signal Ryder to start singing and then hell
signal me. Once the officials begin to approach us, everyone else
will play their parts.
Ryder: Right. Musically talented will sing along. Artistically
talented will raise their banners.
Lynn: what if they attack?
(shifts uncomfortably)
Addy: trust me, they will attack.
Ryder: Dont fight back. The artists will paint the Visionary
markings on the Blanks and the musicians will take over the stage
so Bass can make his speech.
Addy: This is a protest not a fight. We are making a statement,
not starting a war.

Matthew: This is insane. Theyre going to shoot us all!

Sebastian: They wouldnt do that in front of citizens. The whole
killing deal is a behind the scenes thing the citizens realize
its happening but they choose to ignore it. To shoot us in public
would be social suicide for them!
Matthew: Then theyll shoot us after.
Ryder: If youre not willing to take the risk then go back to
your wimpy Blank friends and stay out of this.
Lynn: Im willing to take the risk.
Addy: Im willing
Sebastian: I have to be willing
Ryder: (looks at Matthew) Cmon Matt, you in or out?
Matthew: (sighed) This is so illegal. (nods head) Im in
Ryder: Woohoo! (jumps up from table) Im excited! Are you guys
excited?
Father: (stands up beside Ryder) Once this is done guys,
everything will be different. The government will try to stop
you, ruin your chances of changing ANYTHING. This is their little
world, they've built it from scrap.
Ryder: That squashed my excitement a little... But let em try.
Addy: Bass, do you have extra Blank clothes?
Sebastian: You bet.
Addy: Excellent. (looks down at her hands) Im kind of nervous
about being the first one to sing.
Sebastian: (holds her hands) Youll be fine. Trust me, if
anything happens Ill be there
Addy: No dodging bullets for me. You promised to stay alive,
right?
Sebastian: Right.

Ryder: (clears throat loudly) Not to break up the sweet moment,

but we need to start getting things ready (points dramatically at
Sebastian) Bass, get the clothes. (points to Addy) Ad, round up
the Visionaries. (points to the mother) Basss dad, get the car
ready. (points to Matthew) Matt, get the supplies ready. (points
to Lynn) And you...you can be our moral support
Lynn: (grins wildly, giving a thumbs up) You can do it!
Ryder: We got this. Its risky, but this can work. (pauses) Just
know...if something bad does happen to any of us, it was for a
good cause. Music is my life! If I cant see a world where
Visionaries and Blanks coexist, Id rather be dead.
Addy: (ruffles Ryders hair) Aw, Im so proud of you Reggie
Ryder: (says while laughing) Stop it!
Sebastian: Alright, everyone get moving!
(everyone leaves the room except for Addy grabbing Sebastians
sleeve to pull him back)
Addy: Hold on, Sebastian
Sebastian: What is it this time?
Addy: (pulls in for a kiss [probably a stage kiss]) Just wanted
to give you a good luck kiss before all this happens (walks away)
good luck!
Sebastian: ( Sebastian celebrates) Yes!
Addy: I heard that!
Sebastian:No you didn't!! (covers mouth, laughing. Makes his way
upstairs)
(fade)!
Scene 14: Riot/Mob
Characters: Ryder, Sebastian, Addy, Lynn, Matthew, Ember, Dakota,
Declan, Ivy, extras, head guard.
(the visionaries all walking in Blank clothes)

Addy: (walks beside Ryder) Reggie, you have paint on your face
still (tries to wipe it off)
Ryder: Agh! Stop it (tries to swat her away)
(the two argue with each other)
Sebastian: Stop it! We need to be serious
Ryder: (crosses eyes and makes a ridiculous face) Like this?
Addy: (elbows Ryder in the stomach) Hes right
(Visionaries walk in silence, approaching the gathering)
Announcer: Everyone, please take your seats! Well be starting
soon.
(Addy, Ryder, and Sebastian part ways)
(They glance around to all main visionaries to give the signal to
keep alert)
Sebastian: Be ready, youre our back-up. (Nudges his mother)
mother: I understand. (Sebastian goes to stand up, his mother
grabs his arm) Just do me one favor? Do not get hurt. (They
exchange a few glances)
Sebastian: I know Mom i promise. (Walks to his spot)
Announcer: Ladies and Gentleman, we sit here today as one. We are
the reason our society thrives. Today marks the 40th anniversary
of the signing of our Conformity Act, so today in celebration, I
am here to talk to you about the benefits of Conformity.
(Zoom out to have Ryder, Sebastian, Addy, and a few select people
nod to each other)
Announcer: Without this act, we would be a broken down, power
hungry country. Conformity, brought to us; equality, normalcy,
and sanity to heal us, to save us. All forms of music, art,
dance, acting, and creativity had only plagued the minds of our
past citizens. The removal of art began in the school systems.
Budgets were slashed and the classes were dropped. Money was then
put towards more important matters. Kids soon began to run a more
boring life, thus leading to success. Their rebellious pleasures

in the arts were removed to help them mature even sooner. Once
conformity was created all over, everyone soon became one.
Individuality is was tears our society to ruins. (Sebastian gives
the signal for Addy to sing) And now, I will go into detail about
how being a Blank is(Addy sings)
(People start to gasp and look around, guards look ready,
announcer grabs the mic)
Announcer: Who is that?! (Yells into the mic)
(Addy continues singing, Sebastian joins in)
(Announcer whispers to guards who spread out into the audience)
(Artists paint the Visionary symbol on peoples faces and migrate
to the front with the singers. Citizens sit with astonished looks
on their faces. Guards stand at the ready but dont attack yet.
speaker leaves stage. Visionaries take over stage. They line the
stage, holding hands. they stop singing. There is an uneasy
silence in the air. Sebastians stands up to the microphone)
Sebastian: (pulls out a paper to read, clearing his throat)
Hello, my name is Sebastian, also known as Bass. I used to live a
normal life like all of you. I was the most Blank person you
could ever meet. All I ever did was...conform. I went to school,
came home, did my studies, and went to sleep. I was certainly
existing.but I wasnt living. I came upon a fellow named Ryder.
He invited me into a group called the Visionaries. They believe
the Blank life is wrong. At first, I was reluctant to join them.
The more I went to visit and think about art and music, the more
I began to fall in love with it. I guess, I sort of rejected art
for what had happened to my mother(pause) But I began to realize
that if she thought music was worth dying for, then I had to give
it a shot. It turns out, art is amazing and so is being unique.
Conformity is just too plain. As a Visionary, I could express
myself and show my talents which is something your society
stifles. Why? Why do you want us to all be the same? Why do you
want us to all live the same boring life?
(switch to shot of a guard readying a gun in his hands)
Sebastian: Dont you think we should at least give it a chance?
(guard raises gun towards Sebastian)
(Ryder sees the guard in the distance. His eyes grow wide)

Ryder: Sebastian! (runs in front of Sebastian, pushing him out of

the way as a gunshot is heard. Ryder falls to the ground and the
visionaries crowd around. Sebastian holds Ryders head on his
lap.)
(Citizens flee the area)
Sebastian: (astonished) Ryder, what have you done?
Ryder: (groans, holding his wound) Saving your life, Bass. And
you know what? Saving your life hurts.
Addy: (rushes over) Reginald! Dang it! What have I told you about
getting into danger?
Ryder: Itll end up getting you killed (smirks)
(guards come over and begin taking away Visionaries, ushering
them away. Some Visionaries run away, others agree to be taken.
The only people left are Addy, Sebastian, and Ryder. The guards
watch from a distance, alert but not approaching)
Sebastian: This is all my fault. I shouldntRyder: Calm it, Bass. You didnt do anything. I was the stupid
one who took the bullet for you.
Addy: (wipes tear from her eyes) Dont worry, we can save you!
Ryder: Id bleed out before you could get help. Its not worth
it.
Addy: Youre worth it. (She starts to remove her jacket to make a
tourniquet)
Sebastian: Addy, I think hes right
Addy: Shut up, Bass! (buries face in Ryders shoulder)
Ryder: Sebastian, I have something to tell you
Sebastian: (wipes away a tear) Yes?
Ryder: If we make it out of this alive, you need to carry on the
Visionaries
Sebastian: I will, for you and for Dad

Ryder: Bass? Youve got guts. Ive always liked that about you
Sebastian: Youve got guts too, youre just a bit too irrational
Ryder: And thats how I ended up like this (closes his eyes)
Well, if I ever had to die, this is a pretty hardcore way to die.
(quietly releases a few breathy words) Long...live the
Visionaries... (stops breathing and stops moving.)
Addy: (sits up) Reginald? Come on Reggie, talk to me.
Sebastian: Hes gone (looks down) Im sorry
Addy: (looks back to ryder, shaking her head in disbelief.)
No...NO. (clutches Ryder, tears streaming down her cheeks)
Sebastian: (stares and disbelief at Ryders dead body)
Head guard: (walks over) Thats enough chatting for you two.
Youre coming with us. Well decide what happens to you.
Addy: (pauses crying for a moment to look up, her vision blurred
by tears) At least promise that my little brother gets a marked
grave
Head guard: Hes a criminalAddy: (sternly) Promise me or we will not cooperate! (looks to
Sebastian. He nods as well)
Head Guard: (reluctantly) alright. Now move it
(guards walk Addy and Sebastian away. Sebastian glances back at
Ryders body and keeps walking)
(Fade!)
Scene 15: Second Graveyard scene
Characters: Addy, Sebastian, Father
(Addy and Sebastian are in the same graveyard from the beginning
of the film. Well film both scenes at the same time)
Sebastian: Ryder.I just cant believe he sacrificed himself for
me

Addy: Ill miss him (reaches out to hold Sebastians hand)

Sebastian: (cracks a quick smile) It should have been you
Addy: (looks offended) Excuse me?
Sebastian: Im joking.
Addy: (shakes her head) Please, not now
Sebastian: (looks over graveyard) Ryder would be joking
(Guards escort them into building)
Fade
SOME TIME LATER

Scene 16: waking up

Characters- Addy, Sebastian
(Show Sebastian lying in bed restlessly, suddenly flies up,
panting and looking around wide-eyed lets out a little squeal)
Sebastian: Not again.. (Mumbles)
Addy: (talks through vent) Another one? (enters room)
Sebastian: (rubs eyes) Yes. You knowAddy: (rolls eyes)I do. I miss him too, Bass.
Sebastian:This is the day..( sits on the side of his bed)
Addy: (looks towards Sebastian with concern and sighs)
Sebastian... (Takes a deep breath and lets it out) we have to
find a way to make this stop. We AREN'T supposed to dream.. If
someone found out you could.. You know...
Sebastian: We have gotten this far, haven't we?! (Jumps up)

Addy: (lets out a sigh) Youre right, but we still have to be

careful.. I can't lose anyone else.
Sebastian: (puts hand to wall) I think we could still do
something about this.
Addy: Please- (voice breaks in emotion)
Sebastian: (stands, shaking his head)Addy. We have this amazing
chance. We can't let these people down. (Lowers his voice to a
whisper) We can't let Ryder down...
Addy: (holds back tears)
Sebastian: (door begins to unlock) I need a walk, and finally
their timing is perfect.
Addy: (sighs) Cant we just talk about this? (Meets him out in
the hall)
Sebastian: nope
Addy: (grabs his arm, whispers) Why don't you want to be normal!?
Sebastian: (grins at her) Creativity! You should try it sometime.
(walks out the door)
Addy: (stands in place, angry)
fAde
Final Scene
(Show Sebastian walking to the same bench as before, taking off
his bow tie and glasses, whistling a tune. Sits down)
Sebastian: I haven't forgotten Ryder, i will fix this.
(A guard walks by, eyeing Sebastian)
Sebastian: It's quite a beautiful day isn't it?
Ryder: That it is Sebastian
Sebastian: Come again? (Sebastian looks around confused and
quickly clears his face)Ryder?
Ryder: I am here. I never left you Bass.

Sebastian: Oh(clears throat)

I miss you.
Ryder: I won't leave you again, we have a job to finish.
Sebastian: I don't even know where to start, we lost everything..
(Hangs head)
Ryder: Not everything. If we were to lose everything you would
have suffered the same fate as me.
Sebastian: You're right. I have an idea... (Gets up and briskly
walks to hideout)
Ryder: be careful, Bass.
Sebastian: (slams into the hideout, walking over broken props and
charred remains of art) what's that.. (Walks to a brightly
painted piece of art hidden behind tables) it can't be... (Looks
at the words painted neatly and carefully)
Ryder: The Visionaries...
(fade)