Proud You PRUP Play Analysis
DID YOU PRENUP is presented as a romantic comedy. The script explores themes about trust and abandonment, as well as examines the moral choices and consequences that come with the responsibility of money.
Essentially, “money” and a prenuptial agreement becomes the driving force in the script that creates a wedge between the two core characters.
While there are definitely elements to like about this script and the characters, overall the script would benefit from more development in the areas of the goal, the structure or series of events, and the tone, as well as further character development.
The story opens when the two main characters meet. However, unfortunately, the opening is a bit confusing. They are meeting for a business reason that is not …show more content…
However, this dominates too much of the script, especially near the end. He’s not always likable, especially when he sues his own wife. It can work if the tone is more like WAR OF THE ROSES. Right now, he’s selfish and he becomes much to dark (the gun). It’s challenging to understand what Kaiden sees in Martin. It’s not really clear what he learns at the end.
Martin’s father and his stepmother fill the role of the antagonist, but they are a bit inconsistent and one-dimensional. They can create stronger obstacles more consistently.
Martin’s mother, Susan, begins to sound too much like Helen. Consider eliminating some of these characters. For example, is there really a need for Susan? Can the story be told without her? If so, cut her.
Solomon appears to be the comic relief, but in reality he really doesn’t add to the plot. The story can be told without him as currently structured.
Emma isn’t a strong character until near the end. Then she’s used as the mentor to provide insight. Some of this is fine, but remember the characters also have to gain their own insight into their issues. They have to resolve their own inner struggles before they can accomplish their external
Essentially, “money” and a prenuptial agreement becomes the driving force in the script that creates a wedge between the two core characters.
While there are definitely elements to like about this script and the characters, overall the script would benefit from more development in the areas of the goal, the structure or series of events, and the tone, as well as further character development.
The story opens when the two main characters meet. However, unfortunately, the opening is a bit confusing. They are meeting for a business reason that is not …show more content…
However, this dominates too much of the script, especially near the end. He’s not always likable, especially when he sues his own wife. It can work if the tone is more like WAR OF THE ROSES. Right now, he’s selfish and he becomes much to dark (the gun). It’s challenging to understand what Kaiden sees in Martin. It’s not really clear what he learns at the end.
Martin’s father and his stepmother fill the role of the antagonist, but they are a bit inconsistent and one-dimensional. They can create stronger obstacles more consistently.
Martin’s mother, Susan, begins to sound too much like Helen. Consider eliminating some of these characters. For example, is there really a need for Susan? Can the story be told without her? If so, cut her.
Solomon appears to be the comic relief, but in reality he really doesn’t add to the plot. The story can be told without him as currently structured.
Emma isn’t a strong character until near the end. Then she’s used as the mentor to provide insight. Some of this is fine, but remember the characters also have to gain their own insight into their issues. They have to resolve their own inner struggles before they can accomplish their external