Artemus Gordon's Origin Story
from WILD WILD WEST
Written by S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
Artemus Gordon reveals his tragic backstory to Jim West, explaining how his career as a stage actor ended during the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The scene shifts from lighthearted bickering about education to a moment of somber reflection on duty and guilt.
WEST: What?!
GORDON: '... Take physic, pomp; Expose thyself to feel what wretches feel, That thou mayst shake the superflux to them, And show the heavens more just.'
WEST: You know, Gordon, you can be quite annoying -- flaunting that fancy education.
GORDON: Well, truth be told, I never had a fancy
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Director's Notes
Artemus Gordon's Origin Story from WILD WILD WEST. Duologue for actors. Western action comedy scene where Artemus reveals his tragic past and guilt over Lincoln's assassination. Perfect for a poignant, theatrical audition.
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