Convergence
Also known as: The Convergence
Long form. Several long scenes with a small cast have nothing in common at first, but by the finale they weave together and reveal the connection between them.
Full description
Setup and Launch
Gather the team and split it into small casts.
Flow
Convergence is a show about connections.
1. Unrelated scenes
Each cast plays its own long scene. From the outside, these scenes have nothing in common.
2. Weaving
The scenes weave around each other and feed into each other more and more. This is how they build to a climax.
3. Convergence
In the finale, the hidden secrets and layers of the scenes show how they are all connected. But mostly, the audience laughs.
Context
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