I haven't been blogging about it, but I HAVE been writing.
I finished the first scene of Act 2. Now, before you say "That's it?" you should know that it's a BIG extended scene. Actually, it's comprised of 3 scenes. First Brian enters the coffee shop and asks for a job. When Joe informs him that he already GOT the job, Brian retires to a booth and nurses a coffee. Then, Dan and Tiffany have their big fight. THEN Kim and Joe have their "discussion." And finally, Emily and Christine make up, as Emily reveals the big SPOILER.
I decided that all three scenes COULD happen at the Coffee Shop, and that would make scene changes SO much easier. It would mean fewer sets, which simplifies the production immensely.
I also decided that the "Rape scene" won't happen at the beach, because what the heck is up with THAT???? Tiffany lives in an apartment above the shop, so Rob will take her home, and make his move. The fight will happen and lead them out of their cars; in front of the shop, where everybody is. This will bring them out onto the sidewalk to confront Rob, and that's how THAT happens.
Also, in writing the Kim/Joe scene, I realized how weird it is that they're breaking up. It's over such a silly thing. And it's clearly both of their faults. I felt bad for Kim getting dumped through no real fault of her own, and I hadn't chosen to make her a BAD character. Nobody did anything wrong in this relationship, it's just not really working. This may cause me to re-think the finale.
Emily and Christine were not really altered, but the scene ended up clarifying a lot of their characters. And it made me aware of the character development I still need to do.
