We the People Demand Better Beer

We......The......People (0–6s) Visual: A candlelit 18th-century study, September 1787.

Wooden desk, parchment papers, quill pen. Gouverneur Morris stands confidently.

Thaddeus writes. Thaddeus is a young, awkward colonial assistant: - skinny build - pale complexion - slightly messy powdered wig - round spectacles - anxious expression - hunched posture - simple brown colonial coat Thaddeus nervously writes with a quill while glancing up at Morris. nervously. Dialogue (Gouverneur Morris – formal): “We the People…”

SCENE 2 – THE SIP (6–12s) Visual: Morris lifts a crude pewter beer mug and takes a

sip. SFX: Gulp Dialogue (spitting): “EEEKK—!” SCENE 3 – THE TURN

(12–25s) Visual: Morris slams the mug down, irritated, then resumes dictation.

Dialogue (annoyed): “We the People of the United States demand a better beer than this.”

(Morris abruptly turns toward Thaddeus.) SCENE 4 – THE ROAST (25–40s) Visual: Morris leans