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Bedtime Bible Stories Episode 1 by Will Ball (albinopenguin) - Series - It's Robot Chicken meets the Bible. Don't read lest your soul be cast into eternal damnation. 12 pages - pdf, format
Bedtime Bible Stories Episode 2 by Will Ball (albinopenguin) - Series - Do not read lest your soul be cast into the eternal fires of hell. 15 pages - pdf, format
Well, these certainly aren't renditions of 'The Illustrated Bedtime Bible' that my mom used to read me when I was younger.
What's up, Will? Good to see something new from you.
A couple people'll probably find a couple of these a little bit appalling, but I know you like to do things in good fun, so I know you're not purposely trying to piss people off like others do who post offensive things like these.
I gotta say, I can't point to one of these stories and say I didn't enjoy it or get a laugh out of it. I also can't point one out as my favorite because they were all quite enjoyable. Every single one deserves to stay there and, honestly, I can't wait until episode 2. :-)
I enjoyed this. Quick read-- even got a few laughs out of me. I agree with Mark, every one of these belongs. I hate to say this, but I really don't have any complaints. Nice job,
Haven't laughed that hard at a short... maybe ever. I really like the the direction you took with the stories and didn't make them so ONLY bible based (which was what I was expecting), But integrated some pop culture references and current events.
Too soon? and In a parallel universe were probably my favorites.
I really didn't see anything wrong personally. I think in the Gods hangover clip you accidentally said adam and even. But other than that minute misspell. Totally awesome.
Thanks for the love. Really glad you're digging this. I'm on my 3rd draft of a feature right now, so I've been writing this on the side (when I needed a break). I have SO many ideas for this, so I'm sure I'll be writing ep 2 in the near future.
The biggest challenge for this was determining how obscure I should be. I want this to work on several levels. I want people who barely know the Bible to find it just as funny as those who know it front to back.
As for bringing this to life, I envisioned this as a series of real life clips with cheesy costumes. If you ever went to Sunday school as a kid and watched those shitty VHS tapes (when the teacher didnt feel like teaching), then you probably know what I'm talking about.
Regardless, thank you SO much for reading and leaving feedback. Feels great to be back on the boards!
Not bad at all. Although something of a mixed bag overall, this one certainly had its moments, and the stuff I did not care for was over in a flash anyway.
For feedback on future efforts, I would advise you to keep them nice and short, as you have done here. Do not let any of these skits overstay their welcome.
I want people who barely know the Bible to find it just as funny as those who know it front to back.
I would focus more on the former -- unless you are being subtle just to amuse yourself, which is fine -- but I expect very few of the latter are in your target audience for this sort of material.
But nicely done. Left me wanting more, which happens all too seldom.
Thanks everyone. Really appreciate the help/comments. I'll definitely keep all of this in mind for Episode 2. And I agree, short and sweet is the way to go.
Furthermore, I want BBS to stoop as low as humanly possible. Nothing is sacred and nothing is off limits...especially people like Cassie Bernall (which upon research, actually didn't confess her beliefs on the day of the shooting but rather two weeks prior). Regardless, sorry you found it too extreme Ledbetter, even if you are located in my daughter's room
So apparently this script is pissing a few people off. Look at the PM I just received:
"Just wanted to tell you your script is disrespectful, offensive and utter garbage. If you wrote that kind of cr** about Muhammad your name would be on a death list.
Lest you repent, you WILL be held accountable for it on the Day of Judgment. And just so there's no mistake, JESUS is the judge.
On a semi-positive note, your formatting is pretty good."
Now granted, I'm not going to say who wrote this message (out of respect for said individual). But it is a bit cowardly not to post this in this thread.
Can't tell you how happy I was to receive this. It means I'm doing something right...