Club Kingdom

Television (One-hour) · Drama · 54 pages
In the male-dominated clubbing scene of 1987 New York City, Mason has turned The Kingdom into the hottest establishment in town, until the death of one of her teenaged patrons leads to her being investigated by her own mother.
Written by Melissa Young
5 Accolades

1 Writer

Pittsburgh, PA
Melissa has three series for TV, DEAD ART, KNOW ME and CLUB KINGDOM. Melissa is the voice of Lily on The Ebos Adventures, as well as numerous commercials/industrials and toured with her one women show’s Lucky Star and Out and Proud. Melissa is a professional host, comic writer and also a licensed realtor. She is currently writing and workshopping ...
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Finalist in the 2023 Atlanta Screenplay Awards- https://atlscreenplayawards.com/result/ as "The Kingdom" before title change to "Club Kingdom". Mason Yanofsky: Lead, Female, 45 - 52, White Mason is a powerful woman who has fought long and hard to own her own club in a sea of clubs owned by men. She is a fighter and isn't easily shook. If she loves you, she loves you for life. If she doesn't, watch out. Scott Truman: Lead, Male, 35 - 48, Black or African American attorney, care taker, out gay man and advocate, Scott manages all the legal mess Mason creates. He and Mason go way back, and he knows her, better than anyone else. He's faced too much to take crap from many, but he does from the people he loves. Fontain Sanchez: Lead, Male, 23 - 27, Hispanic or Latino Cuban-American, Fountain is the twinky club kid who now gets to spin the party. DJ at The Kingdom with a cooler than you attitude, that's all a front for his heart and intelligence. Worships Madonna. Sasha Katner: Lead, Female, 23 - 27, Black or African American Out Lesbian in the black community in the 80s, Sasha is Fontain's best friend. She's been waiting for her chance to DJ at The Kingdom. Her confidence and energy are contagious. She's going places so walk with her or get out of her way. Jenny Blyweiss: Supporting, Female, 35 - 50, White Jenny is the bar manager at The Kingdom. Her mini kingdom. She and her family are the heads of a Jewish-American organized crime family out of Brooklyn. She can place one call and her family will come take care of whatever problem needs fixing. Barbara Chambal: Supporting, Female, 25 - 35, Asian/Pacific Islander Indian-American, Barbara is a law student/intern by day at Scott's firm and Bartender at the Kingdom by night. She works harder than anyone else and rarely sleeps. Nikko Mannos : Supporting, Male, 25 - 35, White Nikko just got promoted from bar-back to bartender. He's an honest young man who comes from Astoria. Lives with his parents who run a Greek bakery/fakery in Astoria. His family and Jenny's work together. Dustin Kang: Supporting, Male, 15 - 18, Asian/Pacific Islander Dustin is a club kid who gets into the Kingdom with his closest friend Casey. They love to party with whatever drugs Casey has. After a lawsuit and police involvement, Dustin tries to get clean and needs Mason's help. Guy: Minor, Male, 30 - 46, Any Guy is a bartender at The Kingdom from Paris, France. He and his closest pal, Coleman, are the jokesters who are always having a good time. Coleman: Minor, Male, 30 - 46, Black or African American Coleman is a bartender at The Kingdom from Dublin, Ireland. He and his closest pal, Guy, are the jokesters who are always having a good time. Thad: Minor, Male, 33 - 45, Any Thad is Scott's boyfriend and bouncer at The Kingdom. He is strength, physically and mentally, except when it comes to Scott's ex- Ross. LGBTQ Dante Ramano: Minor, Male, 36 - 50, White Dante, a NYC Cop by day and Mason's lover by night. They keep their professional lives separate. Italian American who isn't afraid of a strong woman. His ego is just fine thanks. Police Sonja: Minor, Female, 46 - 57, Asian/Pacific Islander Sonja owns the Diner where everyone goes during the day. She is a typical, NYC diner owner who still waits tables. She knows everyone's business and will happily tell you everyone's business. Casey Birmingham: Minor, Non-binary, 15 - 18, Any Casey runs the party. They bring the party and everyone wants to know Casey. Dustin is Casey's closest friend. Casey brings the trouble. Fenton Barker: Supporting, Male, 40 - 50, Any Fenton is a lawyer at Scott's firm. He loves fretting. Favorite past times: Fretting, Opera, being right, Vintage Barbies and a well fitted suit. Janet: Minor, Female, 25 - 38, Any Janet is a genius who is one year from taking the Bar. She interns with Barbara at Scott's firm. She is definitely the smartest person in the room, but her communication skills could use some work. Ross: Minor, Male, 40-55, Any Scott’s Ex who runs a treatment center and half way house that caters to LGBTQ youth.