Stand-Up & Heartbreak: a comic and a sex addict walk into a marriage...
SATIRE BIOGRAPHICAL COMEDY FUNNY DRAMA YOUNG ADULT MEMOIR ROMANCE OTHER
1980s & '90s
Arlene Schindler
Submision Type
book
Logline
A 26 yr old formerly-fat late-bloomer struggles to become a stand-up comedian while being seduced into a seemingly exciting romantic relationship. A room full of love, vs a life full of love. How do you navigate the two in 1981, a time when women were still expected to marry up and shut up.
Genre
Satire,Biographical,Comedy,Funny,Drama,Young Adult,Memoir,Romance,Other
Short Summary
In 1981 New York City, a lonely, hard-boiled Brooklynite struggles in the unwelcoming man’s world of stand-up comedy, poverty, and 20-something fear, determined to find love and laughter, meanwhile being seduced by her boss from a 1-week temp job.
Setting
New York and Los Angeles
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Rags to Riches,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Other
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Arlene
Age: mid-20's
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring,Modest,Charming,Obedient,Clumsy,Complex,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Funny,Outspoken,Skillful,Romantic,Sarcastic,Secretive,Seductive,Educated,Honorable,Insecure,Sophisticated,Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: Rupert
Age: mid-30's
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Underdog,Masculine,Modest,Villainous,Narcisstic,Aspiring,Aggressive,Charming,Clumsy,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Outspoken,Skillful,Desperate,Greedy,Romantic,Secretive,Seductive,Sophisticated,Educated,Leader,Manipulative,Unapologetic,Selfless
Additional Character Details
Name: Josie
Age: mid-20's
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Modest,Aggressive,Charming,Sexy,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Blunt,Empathetic,Selfless,Engaging,Outspoken,Skillful,Flexible,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Funny,Visionary,Romantic,Sarcastic,Seductive,Sophisticated,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Bob
Age: mid-20's
Gender: Male
Role: skeptic
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Masculine,Modest,Obedient,Charming,Complex,Confident,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Flexible,Gracious,Sarcastic,Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic,Honorable,Educated