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The Act

Drama

Intended Audience: Teen

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Rosy Marconi (Debra Jo Rupp from 'That 70s Show') is a standup comedian with a dark secret.

At a comedy club, the Ha Ha Hut, the M.C. introduces the next act, comedian Rosy Marconi. She's approaching middle age, announces she's just gotten a divorce and says, "Please, no pity." She riffs on her ex, Stan, who made laziness a religion. The audience loves it. The film jumps back and forth between her performance and later that night as she stands alone in her unlit kitchen, gift baskets on the table. She smokes, she drinks whisky. The set ends, to great applause, and, at home, she finishes her nightly chores. What is the real source of her material?


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  • Directed by Susan Kraker and Pi Ware
  • Written by Susan Kraker and Pi Ware
  • Produced by Samuel Dowe-Sandes
  • Running Time 8 min
  • Release Date 2005
  • Country United States of America
  • Content Rating Intended Audience: teen
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Directed by Susan Kraker and Pi Ware

Written by Susan Kraker and Pi Ware

Produced by Samuel Dowe-Sandes

Cast Debra Jo Rupp:
Crew Marco Fargnoli:

2005 Casting Society of America, USA Best Short Film Casting Nominee
Phoenix Film Festival, Best Short Film Award Winner
Rhode Island Film Festival, Best Screenplay Award Winner
Savannah Film Festival, Best Narrative Short Award Winner
Lake Arrowhead Film Festival, Best Short Film Award Winner
Valley Film Festival, Audience (Best Film) Award Winner
Sundance Film Festival Official Selection
AFI Fest Film Festival Official Selection
Cinequest Film Festival Official Selection
Sedona Film Festival Official Selection

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