Notes- Hi Everyone! Welcome to Coney Island based on the ALW musical LND and Forsythe's Phantom of Manhattan and Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux.
Coney Island is a new drama tv series that is currently in pre production and will start filming soon for possible release next fall. It follows a large time span from 1870's to 1920's and features all your favorite Phantom characters plus some newbies such as Gypsy Jane, Operetta(M.H.), etc. The show picks up where LND ended, however, there is lots of new surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Just when you think you know who the villain of the story is...the plot quickly changes.
I don't want to give too much away, since the series hasn't premiered yet. Also, fanfic does Not allow scripts on their site...so, I have taken the screenplay for the pilot episode "the lady with the lamp" and converted it over as best as I could to read as a novel. Please keep in mind that I'm not a novelist. I just want to bring you sneak peeks of the show. I'm only going to post small chapters at a time as to not give it all away at once. Also, this is based on the 1st draft version of the screenplay so anything could change between now and filming and the cutting room floor.
The Producers of this show welcome any and all comments, suggestions or critiques from the "Phans." Also, follow this story for updates on the show including casting notices etc.
Chapter 1 - "Exit Stage Left" Paris Opera House 1896
Madame Giry is walking thru the tunnels of the Paris Opera House at a rather quick pace. Erik is right on her heels. The only light source is coming from the lantern she is carrying and a random torch on the stone walls. "Quickly my boy! There's no time to waste! They're coming for you!", Giry said in a rather panic state.
"Madame Giry! Where are you leading me to?", Erik quickly asked in a very confused and rough manner.
She stopped for a brief second to face him. "To my daughter, Meg. She's waiting for you." There was a hint of sadness in her voice, but Erik was still confused and didn't care about the subtext behind her words. He only wanted some clarity. She quickly started to move again.
Erik wanted some answers and was not going to move another foot until he got them. "Waiting for me? Wait! Stop! Can you please explain what's going on?"
Giry finally stopped to give Erik the answers he wanted, although she knew there wasn't much time to spare. "My daughter is going to help you escape."
Erik or rather the Opera Ghost was rather perplexed at this point and wasn't sure why this woman wanted to help him escape and for what reason he needed too. Who exactly was he running from? "Escape?! Escape from who?!"
She looked at him as though he was a dimwit. "Erik! The entire city of Paris is about to descend into the catacombs of this Opera House to find you. And when they do...they're going to kill you."
*Oh no what's going to happen to Erik? Will he escape before the mob gets to him? And what about Meg? Is she ready for this little adventure with the infamous Opera Ghost. Guess you will just have to tune into the next chapter.
ps. I'm not sure who will be cast in these roles, but for some reason I picture Maggie Smith playing the part of Madame Giry although I know she's not the right age. You should also know that Erik and Meg are exactly 8 years apart from each other. During this scene he is 21 and Meg is 13. Christine is 17. The show advances 15 years so you will eventually see Erik at 36 and Meg at 28. Stay tuned...
