SCRIPT SAMPLE
American Society of Interior Designers
Fantasy Gala
"Nefertiti and the Princesses of Amarna"
by James A. Zura
SHOW OPEN: The stage is dark when the actors take their spots, then backlit
. BEGIN MUSIC: (mysterious, with a subtle progressive drive, Egyptian color)
The lights come up to reveal the archeological crew. Props and set pieces emphasize recognition of a "dig". We hear the clanking sounds of hammers, chisels and shovels. All of the crew is diligently working: chiselers, sweepers, sand-sifters- except one.
Rebecca is clearly the project leader, inspecting the work, taking notes on a clipboard.
VOICEOVER, MALE:
"To move a rock... is to move thousands of years."
"What is it about the past that compels us?"
"Some are merely curious to know how our ancestors lived. Others seek wisdom from the past- to gain insight into the present and future."
VOICEOVER, FEMALE
(as Rebecca):
"Through my studies and exploration, I have known no other civilization as dynamic and spectacular as ancient Egypt. It has intrigued me with its scientific advances, inspired me with its grand scale, and tantalized me with its hidden mysteries.
"For thousands of years, through scores of dynasties, the Egyptians ruled, assembled knowledge, designed and built along the great River Nile.
"And I believe that no one personified the regality, the power, the foresight, the grace... more than Queen Nefertiti.
"The rule of Nefertiti and King Ahkenaten was significant in ancient Egypt. Not only did they rule prominently, they also displayed a visible passion for one another. It was a brief union however, due to Nefertiti's premature passing. Still, she and her King delivered to the world six extraordinary daughters: the Princesses of Amarna.
"For years, we archaeologists have sought Nefertiti's final earthly resting place. Scattered artifacts found here and there have kept alive the hope that someday...
The famous "Head of Nefertiti" is revealed in the Stargate.
VOICEOVER:
(as Nefertiti):
"Welcome curious visitors! You have finally discovered what you have long searched for. I recognize your quest for knowledge, but you must accept that our physical bounds were released to all the heavens... to allow us to explore the limitless universe... more than three-thousand of your years ago.
"Time is merely an earthly, mortal perception. Realize that throughout the Universe, past, present and future indeed happen simultaneously.
"My daughters are among you- the visual and tactile tenets of Design- Color, Shape, Material, Texture, Balance, and Discovery. They are the manifestation of my life passion for innovation and knowledge.
"You have not awaken us. We have come to enlighten you!"
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BEGIN FANTASY FASHION SHOW
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CLOSE: Nefertiti appears in Stargate.
VOICEOVER (as Nefertiti):
"Tasheri... Neferneferuatan... Setepenre... Ankhsenpaaten... Meketaten... Meritaten... My daughters, the Princesses of Amarna... the timeless tenets of the Doctrines of Design.
"You have seen what you deem the future, brought forth from the past. But truly, there is only the present. The present- made eternal through the constant stream of discoveries that are before us.
"Remember- to move a rock is to move thousands of years- whether to the past, or the future. Pleasant discoveries to you all!"