The Democracy Dramaturgy

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SCI-FI SATIRE

Across Centuries

Terry Shaffer

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Submision Type

book

Logline

A disgruntled hippie is accidentally transported to the planet Murphid which has designed its society around American television programming from the 70's. He returns to an Earth run by women and led by de facto dictator, Audrey Clinton-Bush whose power is challenged by the last male moron.

Genre

Sci-fi,Satire

Short Summary

Journalist Martin S. Cribler battles his demons as he attempts to convince his readers to understand how they've been used.

Setting

The Planet Muphrid and the future American southwest.

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Rebellion Against 'The One',Voyage and Return

Plot - Other Elements

Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions

Mature Audience Themes

Language/Profanity,Substance Abuse

Main Character Details

Name: Muddy Waters Moran

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic,Sarcastic,Visionary,Funny,Outspoken,Blunt,Complex,Empathetic

Additional Character Details

Name: Martin S. Cribbler

Age: 60

Gender: Male

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Aggressive,Honorable,Unapologetic,Strong Moral Code,Outspoken

Additional Character Details

Name: Ayn L. Fisher

Age: 40

Gender: Female

Role: antagonist

Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Confident,Unapologetic,Outspoken,Blunt

Additional Character Details

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About The Author

Terry Shaffer worked for fifteen years within the seedy realm of Pennsylvania politics and his debut novel, Random Notes From a Specific Deadhead, was based on those experiences. Like the Bronte sisters, his stories are largely inspired by his cats yet he still claims to be sane. The Democracy Dramaturgy, a satirical indictment of modern American politics, anticipated the emergence of a Trump-like usurper (and his wall) before his candidacy was announced.

Target Audiences

Age: 55+

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

Information not completed

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Year Published: 2016

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

978-1-4787-7764-9