Abstract:
Through four short episodic scripts I shall expose and explore the impact that stereotypes and
inadequate and inaccurate representation have on a small town through the experience of a script
writing protagonist. The writer, while working to overcome his guilt at selling out his friends for
the money and fame, undergoes a journey of self-reflection that not only allows him to look
beyond himself, but helps him understand what he values and why true and diverse stories are
important. This work while, drawing attention to cycles of misrepresentation and erasure, creates
an opportunity for conversation, not just for people within the television industry, but for the
public in general, and showcases our responsibility as content creators and consumers.
