SMELL MY HAND

Pitch #2: SMELL MY HAND

"This is a story...

This is a story about ROCK AND ROLL.

Or, maybe, it’s a story about a girl living in a dorm room in her first year of college. Or maybe both. Who knows? Whatever."

SMELL MY HAND follows the story of Roisin, a college freshman moving into the dorms and figuring out what the heck she's doing with her life. It's one part "Odd Couple" comedy as the queer punk rocker Roisin conflicts with her conservative Christian roommate, one part rock and roll, as Roisin starts up her band, the titular SMELL MY HAND, and one part that-zine-you-made-in-high-school, as Roisin regales us with sidebar rants and top five lists.

Cast:

Roisin: The heroine. A tiny ball of mania. Out and proud lesbian, and she doesn't give a shit who knows. Plays bass guitar, and frequently overestimates her ability with it (but more than makes up for it with enthusiasm). Loves both kinds of music: punk and rock. Dials everything up to 11. EVERYTHING. Is studying communications, because she couldn't come up with anything better to do.

Amanda: The roommate. A sheltered girl from a conservative Christian family. Is initially repulsed by Roisin and her "lifestyle", but both learn to tolerate each other over time. Is inherently kind, and mostly just wants to be nice to everyone. Frequently fails at that, but she tries. Is planning on becoming a doctor, because she wants to help people.

Kirsten: The guitarist. So mellow she's almost comatose. The most talented one in the band, but doesn't have a whole lot of drive. Nobody's quite sure how long she's been at college, what she's studying, or whether she intends to graduate. Frequently the voice of wisdom, when she bothers to talk at all.

Mitzi: The drummer. Bouncy, bubbly rockabilly girl. She's on the heavy side, and don't you dare make any nasty comments about it. Possibly the only person who can rival Roisin in the enthusiasm department. Tries to be the life of any party.

Farzana: The girlfriend, maybe? A girl Roisin (literally) runs into on move-in day. Not out to anybody, and kind of afraid of her family's possible reaction. Generally calm and serene. Often unsure of herself, even though she shouldn't be. Brilliant and charming, but severely introverted.

Other cast members include: Mary, the ubiquitous background skater girl, Skeevey Dave, Kirsten's gutterpunk boyfriend, Margot, Roisin's trans* dorm neighbor, Max, Roisin's rock and roll rival, Nora, the unutterably cool girl, Cassie and Sandy, Amanda's judgy friends, and many others.

SMELL MY HAND. Rocking is mandatory. Rolling is permitted.