31 Plays in 31 Days, #27 - “Nothing Sandwich”

Another scene from Dream Machine episode 4, falling after Day #13 - "Mobile Set Pieces" and before Day #24 - “Typecast”. I’ve mentioned I want this episode to explore Josie a bit more, prompting her people-pleasing tendencies to come in conflict with her desire to do good creative work. The best drama comes from characters having to do the stuff that’s hardest for them, which is a rule that applies even in a comedy like this if you want to tell good stories. It’s also a good way to get to know somebody, understanding what their struggles are and why.

I like the burgeoning little friendship we’ve started between Josie and Derek. Also, poor Naomi. As I told her, and as the small cutaway aside with Leah in this demonstrates, “If you wanted a role with dignity, you shouldn’t have accepted a part inspired by me.”



( Day #27 - Nothing Sandwich )