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Post by Brian Melanson on Jun 7, 2017 22:17:38 GMT -6
 Imagine going through High School without a guide. Imagine not knowing what to do when a situation arises and you just stand there looking like a dork! That’s where I come in. My name is Hayley Parker and I just moved from Honolulu, Hawaii to Serenity, New York. See, I went to a private school. Everything there was awesome! It was perfect! My parents wanted to enroll me into Preston High School, another private school. But I wanted to go to Public School… and before you say “Why would you choose public school?!”. I have my reasons. I want the experience of a lifetime! And Serenity High School offered me just that! This is not only for me, but for you! Welcome to "101 Ways To Survive High School!"
Hayley Parker is the new girl at Serenity High. Now while she may not get how to survive public school. Danny and Riley are her new friends that are there to help her in her time of need. But when things begin to get a bit overwhelming, Hayley discovers the Serenity High Drama Club and it's failing ability to get students. With the aid of a whacky drama teacher, Maureen, Hayley, Danny and Riley begin to get the Drama Club back to it's former glory. While having to deal with a Jock, Will Hamilton who doesn't know what he wants to do with his life and his mega popular girlfriend, Katerina Cove. For Hayley, it's the beginning of a new adventure and she is ready to take it all on. One crazy misadventure at a time.
CAST:
Auli’i Cravalho as Hayley Parker
Dylan Minnette as Danny Ford
China Anne McClain as Riley Pierce
Dylan Spayberry as Will Hamilton
Zoey Deutch as Katerina Cove
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Mamrie Hart as Maureen Lynwood
EPISODES:
 1x01: This is Where the Journey Begins [X]OH BOY, HERE WE GO — Hayley Parker starts her first day of public school after moving to a new town. While she tries to adjust to her new surroundings, students Danny Ford and Riley Pierce take the new girl under their wings to show her the dos and don’ts of High School. But when everything begins to feel like it’s too much, Maureen Lynwood, a teacher, gives Hayley some much needed advice.  1x02: Avoid the Queen BeeBOP TO THE TOP — As Hayley finally comes to terms with Serenity High’s craziness. She comes face to face with Katerina Cove, the Queen Bee herself. After being paired with her boyfriend Will Hamilton for a science project Meanwhile, Danny and Riley join Hayley for the first meeting of the “Serenity High Student Society of Drama Club” Meeting. First on the agenda, get a shorter name. 1x03: There Will Be Drama
1x04: Don’t Say the Scottish Play
1x05: Awkward Moments are the Worst
1x06: Don’t Eat the Mystery Meat
1x07: There’s a Fine Line
1x08: Take What You Can Get
1x09: Don’t Drink and Drama
1x10: Endings Can Be New Beginnings
NOTES: Well, this is awkward. Sad to say but the current iteration of 101 airing right now has been cancelled. This is something I didn't expect to do, but I felt 101, while it will forever be one of my favorite creations, how it started and where it went was not how I wanted it. I felt like it was time to serve the purpose of the story and that being Hayley's story about surviving High School. So, new story, some big changes, but still going to be 101 at it's heart. This version of the show will take the Drama Club, put it forward and have that be the story that drives us all through the show. That and the crazy happenings around Serenity High. So, get ready. |
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Post by Jack Malone on Jun 9, 2017 1:48:32 GMT -6
One of the main problems I had with the original show did stem from how many characters were orbiting around the story without a clearer focus on the main character, or at the very least, her inner circle. So I definitely love this refined version of the show that narrows in on a main group of people — all of who, from the original series, played a strong role in Hayley's life.
I've read the pilot and I really enjoyed it. Right off the bat, the episode has a clear plot that has a beginning, a middle and an end — Hayley is new to the school, discovers how chaotic and absurd public school life is compared to the very sheltered education experience she's had in the past (which is definitely heightened with a lot of physical comedy), and then there's this level of acceptance that grounds us into a nice resolution that quite literally welcomed us to "101 Ways to Survive High School." So I think the plot made for a great pilot episode, the structure was one that felt clear and laser-focused on Hayley, and I felt like despite the limitations of a webisode format compared to a 30-page comedy, the characters were able to breathe — Danny, Riley and (the legendary) Maureen all had their moments.
The areas for improvement would be to just tediously go over your script and look for SPAG errors and fix them. The script needs a lot of polishing in regards to words missing, full-stops missing, and certain technical things like using "A SERIES OF SHOTS" instead of "SCENE HEADINGS." I also think some of the action involved in that last scene between Maureen and Hayley needs a little revision — while Maureen definitely comes across as caring and helpful, I don't think its very professional or legally allowed for teachers to put their arms around students or brush hair out of their face and things of that nature. And I only bring it up because I know there were criticisms of the character in the original series that she often crossed that line of being eccentric and a bit unorthodox to being unprofessional.
Overall, I've loved this project since you've pitched it. I feel like comedy writing is very much you in your element, and I definitely need "Maureen" back in my life ASAP. I'd love to see this version of the script polished up and hopefully this series can rejoin the line-up on theVPN.
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Post by Brian Melanson on Jun 12, 2017 21:53:00 GMT -6
One of the main problems I had with the original show did stem from how many characters were orbiting around the story without a clearer focus on the main character, or at the very least, her inner circle. So I definitely love this refined version of the show that narrows in on a main group of people — all of who, from the original series, played a strong role in Hayley's life. I've read the pilot and I really enjoyed it. Right off the bat, the episode has a clear plot that has a beginning, a middle and an end — Hayley is new to the school, discovers how chaotic and absurd public school life is compared to the very sheltered education experience she's had in the past (which is definitely heightened with a lot of physical comedy), and then there's this level of acceptance that grounds us into a nice resolution that quite literally welcomed us to "101 Ways to Survive High School." So I think the plot made for a great pilot episode, the structure was one that felt clear and laser-focused on Hayley, and I felt like despite the limitations of a webisode format compared to a 30-page comedy, the characters were able to breathe — Danny, Riley and (the legendary) Maureen all had their moments. The areas for improvement would be to just tediously go over your script and look for SPAG errors and fix them. The script needs a lot of polishing in regards to words missing, full-stops missing, and certain technical things like using "A SERIES OF SHOTS" instead of "SCENE HEADINGS." I also think some of the action involved in that last scene between Maureen and Hayley needs a little revision — while Maureen definitely comes across as caring and helpful, I don't think its very professional or legally allowed for teachers to put their arms around students or brush hair out of their face and things of that nature. And I only bring it up because I know there were criticisms of the character in the original series that she often crossed that line of being eccentric and a bit unorthodox to being unprofessional. Overall, I've loved this project since you've pitched it. I feel like comedy writing is very much you in your element, and I definitely need "Maureen" back in my life ASAP. I'd love to see this version of the script polished up and hopefully this series can rejoin the line-up on theVPN. Thank you so much Jack! I remember how much you helped with the OG series and you, along with Brady, gave me HUGE tips to improve it. Now, I just rebooted it. I did re-add the pilot with some SPAG changes. Hopefully I didn't miss anything! |
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Post by Alex Matthews on Dec 10, 2017 8:59:05 GMT -6
I've just downloaded the new pilot to read, and I have to say, while I'm happy to see the series coming back, I will miss certain characters, like Fiona. That said, I'm eager to dive into the new story and it's reinterpretation of the remaining characters I'd come to love! Any new movement on this?
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Post by Brian Melanson on Dec 10, 2017 11:09:47 GMT -6
I've just downloaded the new pilot to read, and I have to say, while I'm happy to see the series coming back, I will miss certain characters, like Fiona. That said, I'm eager to dive into the new story and it's reinterpretation of the remaining characters I'd come to love! Any new movement on this? Thanks for reading! I’m still currently in the planning stages! But it’s still going to happen hopefully. I’m focusing on writing Nightfall right now that if and when it’s picked up, I’m ready to air it. But hopefully after I finish that I can put my focus back on 101. And Fiona could back in a new way. I’m not ruling out bringing back the old into the new. |
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