Episode 2: An Incident in the Phoenix Park (Interlude)
A man takes a walk in the Phoenix Park and is not quite sure who, or what, he’s stumbled upon.
This is a short, mini-episode before events continue in next week’s episode.
The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid
It was Recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry
Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid
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CAST
Drunk Man
Strange Grunting Man
Donncha O’Dea
Darragh Smith
TRANSCRIPT
[FX: Outdoor park, evening sounds]
JOE: (Singing to himself, a little tipsy)
It was many and many year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived who you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee
And this maiden live… (trailing off)
(To himself) What is that lad doing? Hello?
MAN: (a little distant) Grunts & indistinct words
JOE: What are you saying, sir…? I can’t…
MAN: (closer) Grunts, indistinct words
JOE: Listen, I don’t speak whatever language it is you’re speaking. What are you doing anyway? Come out from the bushes.
[FX: Rustling in bushes]
JOE: Are you drunk? Listen, I’ve a few taken myself so there’s no judgement here.
MAN: (closer again) louder grunts
JOE: Where’s that light coming from?I don’t know what you’re… ah Jaysus… what in god’s name are you wearing?!
MAN: Angrily growls
JOE: Hey, hey, take it easy! I don’t want any trouble (pause). Jesus, but you’re covered in…what is that? Is that blood? (pause, getting scared) Look I’m just going to mind my business here and…
MAN: (Growls and shoves Joe over)
JOE: Ugh! Ow! What the hell do you think you’re… ow! Get off me!
[FX: Growls, snarls, shouting from Joe. Then heavy footsteps as man leaves]
JOE: (breathing heavily) Jesus! What the hell was that? Ah my coat is destroyed!
(Pause)
Christ, I need a drink!