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duologue
Thriller, Corporate Drama
2 Characters

The CRT Termination Call

from BURIED

Written by Chris Sparling

BURIED

Trapped in a coffin in Iraq, Paul Conroy receives a call from his employer's personnel director, Alan Davenport. Instead of offering help, Alan cold-bloodedly informs Paul that he has been fired for a contract violation to ensure the company avoids paying out his life insurance to his family.

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ALAN DAVENPORT: Is this Paul Conroy?

PAUL: Yes. Yes, this is Paul. Who are you?

ALAN DAVENPORT: Paul, my name’s Alan Davenport, I’m the personnel director here at Crestin, Roland and Thomas.

PAUL: I left you a message.

ALAN DAVENPORT: You did. I also heard from Rebecca Browning over at the State Dep

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CharactersPaul, Alan Davenport
Duration00:04:00
Age Range40s & 40s-60s
GenderMale & Male
GenreThriller, Corporate Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceBURIED
ToneInfuriating, cold, desperate, cynical
AccentAmerican
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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