FRIENDS COMMENTS ON $1 INCIDENT-ROUGH CUT

COMMENTS BY FRIENDS ON ROUGH CUT OF ONE DOLLAR INCIDENT


Hey Jonathan,
Vintage Jonathan Postal. Great . I went to see David
Lynch 2 months ago. He was talking about his film
Inland Empire. Try to rent it out, You would love it.
It has Laure Dern.
I really like. Can't wait to work together.
Frank


Well hello again. I infer from watching the clip that you are back in Memphis. How is it treating you? And how is it going back to school after so many years?

I watched the clip. I am going to assume you want a very truthful opinion of the clip, so I will endeavor to comply. I love, but then I have always loved, your dark imagery. The lighting and style are perfect. The thing I found rather jarring, or at least it took away from the mood was the poor delivery of lines from the bus driver. The bus driver looks good, but his performance ruined the rest of the clip for me as his inability to act stamped the idea in my mind that this was an "acted" film piece as opposed to something that could suspend my disbelief.
The young man and the thief were beautiful though. I loved the colours and angles and lighting, but the bus driver... whoa.

So, will we be addressing you as Dr. Postal? And what school are you attending. For some reason I seem to remember there was an art school in the park by a museum.

I am so glad to hear from you again and know that you are settled.

Love,
Tanya.

Hi Jonathan,

Thanks for the photo compliment; you are responsible for at least two of those pictures. I gave you credit, if you didn't notice.

The video is good. I like the actors. They seem pretty solid. However, I had an audio problem. I saved it to my computer and that helped because on the first viewing,
I couldn't hear a lot of the dialogue. The bus driver was loud enough but not the guy nor the mugger. After the second viewing, I could hear everything, like I said after I saved it to my computer and listened to it through a different medium.

Did you write the dialogue? The incident reminded me of one I had in the French Quarter when I was 21. It was much briefer as a man just grabbed me to mug me and then said, "I'm sorry; I thought you were somebody else." He obviously recognized me as a neighbor, i.e., someone who could identify him. It was one of those only perks some locals get, I guess.

I miss you and am glad to know you are still exploring creative endeavors.

Love,
Kristin


hmmm, a naive kid in the 'bad' part of memphis;
really enjoyed the dialogue of the criminal and the bus driver.
I liked it, it's 'southern gothic' without the horrible outcome. "southern gothic lite"
hope this helps.
-me

Editing

I had allot of trouble with sound.
Both ambient ant levels.
Otherwise I got most of the shots I needed and it went together fairly well.

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First off I learned quite a bit from working on the other video's.
Dwayne though he did not use sound had an interesting lighting setup to work out and was very good with handling his cast.
Louis (who's actor did not show) did a great job of rolling with the problem and acting himself.
I think he did a better job than his actor could have since the material was formed in his head.
I wound up with the camera which gave me confidence that a hand held situation was workable.
I got to rehearse with my actors fairly extensively before the shoot and was able to alter the script in order to take into account their vocal rhythms.
Spent quite a bit of time getting props and such as well as tightening the script.
I realized after the other shoot that mine was going to take a great deal more time and felt bad about it.
I did what I could to tighten the script and coverage but it was still going to be a much longer shoot.
It would have been best to break it into two days however both the locations and actors could only shoot on that Monday in the given time frame I had.
Dwayne and Louis were exceptionally good about doing this shoot - though it was clear they would have been happier with a shorter simpler shoot.
The shoot did simplify on it's own as the night went on.
The bus it turned out wouldn't start so I didn't have the interior lights I thought I would. Everybody pitched in to roll with the situation and though it took longer than I had hoped the shots were accomplished.
There was a problem throughout the shoot with traffic noises and other ambient sound beyond out control. So we just did the best we could.
Dwayne played the Bus Driver in the end and it worked out well as I had written the part with his vocal rhythms in mind (though I had another bus driver set up who didn't show).
He also did an excellent job on sound throughout the shoot.
Louis had allot of good light ideas as mine tended to be more involved he was able to simplify and make it work.
Some shots were not exactly what I saw in my minds eye but it was still very good lighting in the spirit of the video and speed things up considerably.
Louis also handled the majority of the camera work allowing me to work with the actors.
At the second location the Thief and Kid ran lines while we set up which in the end was a saving grace,
The location was good but not ideal since there was lots of traffic and very little time (though I used ore than my fair share)
Once we started shooting most of my preconceived ideas kinda went out the window and we just kept the spirit and moved as fast as we could.
We did not even consult the scrip because the actors had it down so cold that they would just tell me the next line and the image would come back to me.
Dwayne and Louis would help simplify and we would shoot.
In the end I think we got enough to tell the story.
I think I might have expected too much. But since I want to tell stories this is a problem I anticipate again.
Maybe I could offer some cash to other class members if I need a larger crew.
Try and simplify even more.
Do my best to spread shoots out over different days so every body does not get drained.
I look forward to a time if I am any good that I could work with lighting and camera people who are invested for whatever reason in the project on a personal level.
Until then I have to take into account more the feeling of the people and respect for how much time they feel good about contributing.

One Dollar Incident Shooting Script.1

THE ONE-DOLLAR INCIDENT SHOOTING SCRIPT
Written by Jonathan Postal

CLOSE UP: a crumpled dollar bill.
If possible starting at the Masonic
Symbol and drawing back to hands
Holding the bill.
THE CAMERA PANS UP: Taking in a
worn leather jacket and faded
black T shirt on a slender frame up to a
of a young mans face.
The face is unlined and has regular
features and large eyes. His hair is
unruly and the collar of the jacket
disordered.
THE CAMERA PULLS BACK: back revealing Him the sitting on the back seat alone.
We’ll call him “THE KID” and
The rest of his clothes consist of an old
pair of jeans and down at the heel converse
high-tops.
MEDIUM CLOSE UP: of The Driver
from bus door turning slightly in his seat.

DRIVER
End of the line everybody off.
CAMERA TRAVELS BACK:WIDE
SHOT.
Following The Kid as he walks down isle
of the empty bus till we reach the front.
Cut to a medium shot of the “DRIVER” turning in his seat.
The Driver is tired
& irritated . It’s been a long day – it’s
been a long life. He wears Dickey’s type pants and zip jacket over a uniform shirt, which is over a T-shirt.
He opens the door with a tired flourish.
CLOSE UP:from POVf of the back of the
Bus.
DRIVER
Move it sparky I ain’t got all Damn night.
MEDIUM TRACKING SHOT:
Looking around.
The Kid makes his way dejectedly
To the front of the bus
MEDIUM CLOSE UP: DRIVER
More tired than mad. Hurry up



MEDIUM SHOT DOWN: pauses on the steps and turns to the driver.
KID
This bus is supposed to go to Mid Town-
This is the middle of nowhere.



MEDIUM CLOSE UP-SHOT DRIVER
Everywhere is somewhere and this is the end
of the line. The baby ain’t going nowhere
cept back to the barn to rest her bones just
like me. I pulled a double and that’s the
end.

CLOSE UP: KID
Common man it’s scary out there – Can’t I
just ride with you toward the barn-let me off
anywhere near something like civilization.

CLOSE UP: DRIVER
No can do. If my supervisor saw you it’d be
my ass & my job. My job and my ass.
It may not be the end of the world
another bus will be along some time you
might be OK.
The Kid steps down and the bus
disappears into the night.
LONG SHOT:The Kid looks around
A lonely urban street desolate except
For a closed bar with a dull light
Emanating from the door.
He looks around. No payphone –
Bar closed – an occasional car passes
(sound only) but nothing he feels good
about flagging down.
Aside from that he is not even sure
Exactly where he is – so walking
Is not an option.
Shoves his hands in his jacket pockets
And leans against the bus stop pole.
Out of the shadows he hears a voice.
It’s the voice of the man referred to here
as The Thief. This may not be his
primary calling (or it may).
His voice is deep and and he
Speaks slowly like a man used to not
Having to repeat things twice.
MEDIUM SHOT: THIEF
Emerging from shadow Hey kid got a light?
The thief appears in partial light –
flips open a pack of smokes and
as a few cigarettes rise from the fold
he captures one between his lips.
CLOSEUP: KID
Sorry man – don’t smoke.

MEDIUM SHOT: THIEF
That’s OK I gotta have something here ‘bouts.
The Thief fishes around in his pocket
And comes up with and old Zippo and
lights the cigarette with one hand.
So far he has used his left hand for all
his actions.
CLOSE UP:
The Thief’s face it more illuminated.
It’s a well-worn face with some thing between stubble and a beard.
He’s wearing and Amy overcoat
From his time in Desert Storm
(he was bounced due to his problems
with authority). A plane long sleeved
shirt buttoned to the collar and flat front
trousers.
THIEF
Come closes so’s I can have a look at you.

LONG SHOT: KID
I’m OK here.

THIEF
MEDIUM SHOT: I think you misunderstood me. It wasn’t a
Request.
The thief lets smoke pour out of his
mouth
WIDE ENDING CLOSE:
The kid approaches cautiously.
CLOSE UP: THIEF
Closer boy I don’t bite….Least under these
circumstances.
Gesturing to the thief’s smoke.
MEDIUM KID
You know those’ll kill you.
TRACKS INTO CLOSEUP
OF GUN:
Binging his right hand out of
his pocket he casually shows a gun
THIEF
No – this be what kill you.

3/4 SHOT: Raising his hands KID
I think you’re gonna be really disappointed
Man.
OVER KIDS SHOULDER:
THIEF
I think I’ll be the one worrying about my
Level of disappointment. You just worry
about giving me all your money.

OVER THIEF'S SHOULDER: KID
That’s the thing - I only have a dollar
(Smiles and shrugs).
CLOSE UP OF GUN:
LONG SHOT:
The Thief smacks him on the side of
The head with the gun and the kid
Drops to the ground.
The Thief straddles him and leans
over. And says calmly.
WIDE UP SHOT :
THIEF
Don’t be mistakin’ my good manners
for a lack of serious intent.
Or be showing me disrespect.
Motherfucker you come visiting me here at
my home – I don’t recall inviting you.
WIDE DOWN SHOT:
KID
I………

WIDE UP SHOT: THIEF
Shut the fuck up. What you got here. Turn
WIDE DOWN SHOT: Turn out your pockets (the kid does so and
The single dollar and keys tumbles out.
Patting down the kids jacket) you got a
watch. (The kid shows two empty wrists.)
Pass those over – no car key (kid shakes his
head.) A guitar pick.
Christ you worse than useless what about a
WIDE SHOT: What about your wallet – let me see it.
The kid hands over his wallet.
The thief goes through it.
Drivers license, ah…a credit card.

MEDIUM SHOT: KID
Maxed out.


MEDIUM SHOT:Stands THIEF
You one pathetic motherfucker. I’ll be
Holding on to this (puts the wallet in his
Pocket,)
You can stand up nobody’s holding you
down. You might have a headache
in the morning – ain’t nothing.
What’s a pathetic little cracker like you doing
walking ‘round this part of Memphis this
time of nigh with one single dollar in his
pocket?
WIDE SHOT:
Kid picks himself up and dusts himself
off…checks the side of his head
where there’s a bit of blood.
CLOSE UP: KID
Motherfucker bus driver just l left me here.

MEDIUM OVER SHOULDER: THIEF
Yea life’s tough – then you die.
TRAVELS CLOSER:
Thief lights another cigarette. Pause while thinking

What you doing here at all – you don’t talk
Like you from these parts.

MEDIUM SIDE WITH BOTH: KID
I play guitar.
You know R L Burnside?

THIEF
You played with R L Burnside?

KID
No, but I heard him – I wish I could play
With him.

MEDIUM CLOSE: THIEF
I heard him plenty a times – It’ll never
Make me no guitar player.
Anyways nobody be playin’ with
Him now as he be sleeping in the
Boneyard.
The thief turns around slightly (Long pause)
Troubled runs his hand over his head.
You are a pain in the ass but you remind
me of someone.

MEDIUM: KID
Your son?

MEDIUM: THIEF
NO (Practically hits him again)

MEDIUM CLOSE: KID
Your brother?

CLOSE: THIEF
Fuck No – My dog.
Listen Kid you’re so pitiful I just don’t
have the heart to take your only dollar.
CLOSE ON DOLLAR-
WIDE ON WALK:
Hands back the dollar and
Starts to walk away. KID
WIDE: Hey Wait
Thief turns slowly Please don’t leave me here – I mean
The next guy that comes along might
really fuck me up.
……..could you maybe just hang out
MEDIUM: till the bus comes.
The Thief looks amazed but not
Entirely unamused. THIEF
WIDE OVER SHOULDER: You want me to be your
Motherfuckin’ Baby Sitter?

Slightly ashamed KID
WIDE OVER SHOULDER: Yea…Please.

LONG SHOT: of them waiting at the bus stop.
The bus approaches.
MEDIUM: THIEF
Look kid I’m a professional thief –
This is my profession my livelihood.
This is what I do.
I’m gonna have to take that dollar
From you.
The kid fishes out and hands over the dollar
MEDIUM SIDE WITH BOTH: KID
But I need a dollar for the bus
To get out of here.

THIEF
Lord save me – take back the dollar.

MEDIUM: As he gets on the bus KID
What about my wallet?







THIEF
WIDE: He’s close then smaller Boy, this is Memphis –
Not Disney Land.
The Thief walks away.
WIDE:
The Kid gets on the bus.
The bus fades into the night.

The One Dollar Incicdent - Script.1

THE ONE-DOLLAR INCICDENT
Written by Jonathan Postal

A close up on a crumpled dollar bill.
If possible starting at the Masonic
Symbol and drawing back to hands
Holding the bill.
The light is flat maybe a bit green/blue.
We can see the cuffs of a frayed jean
jacket.
The camera travels up taking in a faded
black T shirt on a slender frame up to a
of a young mans face.
The face is unlined and has regular
features and large eyes. His hair is
unruly and the collar of the jacket
disordered.
The camera then pulls back revealing
That he is the lone occupant sitting in the
center of the back seat of an empty bus.
We’ll call him “THE KID” and
The rest of his clothes consist of an old
pair of jeans and down at the heel converse
high-tops.
of the empty bus till we reach the front.
Cut to a medium shot of the “DRIVER” turning in his seat.
DRIVER
End of the line everybody off.
The driver is a large man. He’s tired
& irritated . It’s been a long day – it’s
been a long life. He wears Dickey’s type pants and zip jacket over a uniform shirt, which is over a T-shirt.
He opens the door with a tired flourish.
DRIVER
Move it sparky I ain’t got all Damn night.
The Kid makes his way dejectedly
To the front of the bus pauses on the steps and turns to the driver.
KID
This bus is supposed to go to Mid Town-
This is the middle of nowhere.



DRIVER
Everywhere is somewhere and this is the end
of the line. The baby ain’t going nowhere
cept back to the barn to rest her bones just
like me. I pulled a double and that’s the
end the last enchilada, dig.

KID
Common man it’s scary out there – Can’t I
just ride with you toward the barn-let me off
anywhere near something like civilization.

DRIVER
No can do. If my supervisor saw you it’d be
my ass & my job. My job and my ass. So
it’s the end of the line for you. (Sings like
Johnny Cash) “Because I’m fried…End of
The line” It may not be the end of the world
another bus will be along some time you
might be OK.
The Kid steps down and the bus
disappears into the night.
The Kid looks around he’s on
A lonely urban street desolate except
For a closed bar with a dull light
Emanating from the door.
He looks around. No payphone –
Bar closed – an occasional car passes
(sound only) but nothing he feels good
about flagging down.
Aside from that he is not even sure
Exactly where he is – so walking
Is not an option.
Shoves his hands in his jacket pockets
And leans against the bus stop pole.
Out of the shadows he hears a voice.
It’s the voice of the man referred to here
as the Thief. This may not be his
primary calling (or it may).
His voice is deep and and he
Speaks slowly like a man used to not
Having to repeat things twice.
THEIF
Hey kid got a light?
The thief appears in partial light –
flips open a pack of smokes and
as a few cigarettes rise from the fold
he captures one between his lips.
KID
Sorry man – don’t smoke.

THEIF
That’s OK I gotta have something here ‘bouts.
The thief fishes around in his pocket
And comes up with and old Zippo and
lights the cigarette with one hand.
So far he has used his left hand for all
his actions.
The Thief’s face it more illuminated.
It’s a well-worn face with some thing between stubble and a beard.
He’s wearing and Amy overcoat
From his time in Desert Storm
(he was bounced due to his problems
with authority). A plane long sleeved
shirt buttoned to the collar and flat front
trousers.
THIEF
Come closes so’s I can have a look at you.

KID
I’m OK here.

THIEF
I think you misunderstood me. It wasn’t a
Request.
The thief lets smoke pour out of his
mouth and recaptures some through
his nostrils.
The kid approaches cautiously.
THIEF
Closer boy I don’t bite…. At least under these
circumstances.
Gesturing to the thief’s smoke.
KID
You know those’ll kill you.
Binging his right hand out of
his pocket he casually shows a gun
THIEF
No – this be what kill you.

Raising his hands KID
I think you’re gonna be really disappointed
Man.

THIEF
I think I’ll be the one worrying about my
Level of disappointment. You just worry
about giving me all your money.

KID
That’s the thing - I only have a dollar
(Smiles and shrugs).
The thief smacks him on the side of
The head with the gun and the kid
Drops to the ground.
The thief straddles him and leans
over. And says calmly.
THIEF
Don’t be mistakin’ my good manners
for a lack of serious intent.
Or be showing me disrespect.
Motherfucker you come visiting me here at
my home – I don’t recall inviting you.

KID
I………

THIEF
Shut the fuck up. What you got here. Turn
Turn out your pockets (the kid does so and
The single dollar and keys tumbles out.
Patting down the kids jacket) you got a
watch. (The kid shows two empty wrists.)
Pass those over – no car key (kid shakes his
head.) Guitar pick.
Lord you worse than useless what about a
What about your wallet – let me see it.
The kid hands over his wallet.
The thief goes through it.
Drivers license, ah…a credit card.

KID
Maxed out.

THIEF
Finds an old rubber. So you be a player – when’s this from the
Jurassic period. (Tosses him the rubber)
You one pathetic motherfucker. I’ll be
Holding on to this (puts the wallet in his
Pocket,)
You can stand up nobody’s holding you
down. You might have a headache
in the morning – ain’t nothing.
What’s a pathetic cracker like you doing
walking ‘round this part of Memphis this
time of nigh with one single dollar in his
pocket?
Kid picks himself up and dusts himself
off…checks the side of his head
where there’s a bit of blood.
KID
Motherfucker bus driver just l left me here.

THIEF
Yea life’s tough – then you die.
Thief lights another cigarette. (pause)

What you doing here at all – you don’t talk
Like you from these parts.

KID
I play guitar.
You know R L Burnside?

THIEF
You played with R L Burnside?

KID
No, but I heard him – I wish I could play
With him.

THIEF
I heard him plenty a times – It’ll never
Make me no guitar player.
Anyways nobody be playin’ with
Him now as he be sleeping in the
Boneyard.
The thief turns around slightly (Long pause)
Troubled runs his hand over his head.
You are a pain in the ass but you remind
me of someone.

KID
Your son?

THIEF
NO (Practically hits him again)

KID
Your brother?

THIEF
Fuck No – My dog.
Listen Kid you’re so pitiful I just don’t
have the heart to take your only dollar.
Hands back the dollar and
Starts to walk away.
KID
Hey Wait
Thief turns slowly Please don’t leave me here – I mean
The next guy that comes along might
really fuck me up.
……..could you maybe just hang out
till the bus comes.
The thief looks amazed but not
Entirely unamused. THEIF
You want me to be your
Motherfuckin’ Baby Sitter?

Slightly ashamed KID
Yea…Please.

Full shot of them waiting at the bus stop.
The bus approaches.
THEIF
Look kid I’m a professional thief –
This is my profession my livelihood.
This is what I do.
I’m gonna have to get that dollar
From you.
The kid fishes out the dollar
KID
But I need a dollar for the bus

THIEF
Lord save me – take back the dollar.

KID
What about my wallet?

THIEF
Boy, this is Memphis –
Not Disney Land.
The Thief walks away.
The kid gets on the bus.
The bus fades into the night.

Electric -Five Dollat Incident

The Five Dollar Incident.1

The 5 Dollar Incident.2

Locations: The Five Dollar Incident

3. Location Scout-during scout note sound quality, avalible light and power. Take photos of location.
This is the bus stop by the masters studio which I can run a wire from.
The bus Stop down the street from the Lamplighter from which I can run a wire.
The front of the lamplighter and avalable outlets.
The side and back of my studio to which I can runwires.

PRODUCTION PACKAGE PART 1– JONATHAN POSTAL

PRODUCTION PACKAGE – JONATHAN POSTAL

1.Analysis of Script. Turn in notes regarding:

a. Determine each character’s spine – life goals/objectives

The Kid: Wants to survive without getting hurt. His immediate goal is to get through being abandoned in a bad part of town, then the robbery itself and back on a bus without harm and safely home.
Wants the thief to protect him till the bus arrives.
He would like to hold on to his dignity if possible.

The Thief: Wants to get what money or other valuables that the Kid has with as little trouble as possible. He wasn't out looking for trouble and doesn't want any now but is prepared to take anything of value the hard way if not the easy way.
Once he realizes there is not much in the situation for him he just wants to move on.
Agreeing to hang around till the bus arrives he would just like to finish keeping his word without feeling that he is being messed with or shown disrespect, and go home.

The Bus Driver: He has finished his shift and he wants to take the bus back to the parking depot and go home. He has no sympathy for the Kid's problem but no particular malice either.
At this point in his life he wouldn't go the extra inch let alone mile unless there was something in it for him.

b. What are each major character's obstacles to reaching their objectives?

The Kid: The Kid is in an unfamiliar and what he considers dangerous part of town.
He is frightened. When the thief appears he is frightened though he attempts not to show it (though he does not give attitude either) and more so when he sees the gun.
He is afraid not just of the gun but that the thief is a black man.
He is new in town and unfamiliar with how to navigate home and realizes his best bet is to just wait for the next bus.
He must convince the thief not to harm him - then to act as his protector- when there is nothing in it for the thief.
The Thief: His victim actually has nothing of value to him. He has to overcome resentment that there is a white kid in his neighborhood on one hand and on the other he is not a naturally hateful person so he has to deal with a certain amount of sympathy he feels for the Kid's situation though logically it makes no sense to him.
Also there is the remote possibility of police intervention though in Memphis that is indeed pretty remote.

The Bus Driver: This pain in the ass kid who doesn't want to get off his bus and wants him to take him to a safer place though his shift is over.

c. What are the actions the characters will use to overcome their obstacles and reach their objectives?

The Kid: Get off the bus. Avoid being harmed. Take a bus home.

The Thief: Show the gun. Smack the kid. Protect him till the bus comes.

The Bus Driver: Harden his heart. Say no and drive away.

d. What are the ways and means the characters will use?

The Kid: Keep up a brave front. Engage the thief to think of him as another real person.
Be as likable as he can.

The Thief: A threatening image. A macho manner. Lend his presence as a form of protection.

The Bus Driver: Say no and drive away.

e. What adjustments do the characters when their actions and means don't succeed?

The Kid: Makes a contact on a human level with the thief so he won't be thought of as a stereotype.

The Thief: Adjusts to lack of profit in his endeavor. Decides to help the kid.

The Bus Driver: None - He succeeds.

f. What realistic doings are the actors engaged in?

The Kid: Adjusting clothing. Lighting cigarettes. Looking about nervously.
Taking hands in and out of pockets.

The Thief: Toying With Gun. Pulling up collar. roughing up the kid. Smoking. Spitting.
The Bus Driver: Shifting in seat. Leaning on wheel.
2. Breakdown the Script: Determine the following:

a. The number and types of actors required

Three

The Kid: No older than twenty five. White. Male. Attractive and charming. Slender preferably but not necessarily with medium to long hair (not hippie long).

The Thief: Mid thirties to late forty's. Male. Fit. Black. Lined face. Tall and imposing .

The Bus Driver: Thirtys or older. Interesting face. Some extra pounds.

b. How Many scenes will each actor be in and the total legnth of their performances.

The Kid: About 5 to 8 minutes. 8 Scenes.

The Theif: 5 to 8 minutes. 5 Scenes.

The Bus Driver: 1 to 2 minutes. 1 Scene

c. The requirements, number and types of locations.

3 To 4 locations: A place to get on the bus. A place to get off and reboard the bus.
Good street light and a nearby building to plug in an additional light.
Driver seat-this depends on what I can turn up. Idealy a bus but if not
maybe a truck darkly lit. Park near a building (can be my studiio) to run a light.
Urban looking wall for encounter. Can use outside The Lamplighter Bar
or the side and back of my studio. Need to run cords for lights.

d. The number and types of stunts nad special effects.

1 Some blood or a black eye for the kid when the thief hits him.

e. What special costumes and makeup will be required?

The Kid: Leather or denim jacket. Levi 501 type jeans. Boots. Black T shirt. Possible bloody lip or black eye if possible.

The Thief: Dark trousers, flat front. Blue long sleeved shirt-top collar button done up.
Long overcoat-Blue.

The Bus Driver: Dicky's type matching Trousers and Zipper Jacket over white shirt.

f. What props are required?

A gun, and if possible a bus interior.