Ever wondered how Superman learned to fly?

Title: Learning to Fly
Author: Clint Carver

I grew up a huge Superman fan and still to this day I love anything that has to do with the man of steel. This was written for a school assignment as a One Act Play. I think its important to share your work with an audience, its the only way to know if people like your style and learn of the things you need to work on. Enjoy!

Learning to Fly

Clark Kent is sitting in the loft in the family barn. Clark is finally realizing he has the ability to change the world and help the human race. But he doesn’t know how he is suppose to save everyone. Lois being the mild mannered high school reporter and friend is there to help Clark learn how to fly.

Lois: Your mom called, she said you might be up here.

Clark: Hey Lois. Coming up here helps clear my head. (pause) I opened the letter.

Lois: You did?  What did it say?

Clark: I thought I had things figured out, now I am so confused.

Lois: You wanna talk about it?

Clark: My parents always said I was “special”. I hated hearing that when I was younger. Now (pause) maybe (pause) I don’t know what to think.

Lois: (silent)

Clark: Hey, listen to this (reading from the letter) “You will give the people of Earth an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders.”

Lois: Whoa, talk about pressure.

Clark: I knew I was the fastest when I could out run trains. I knew I was the strongest when I stopped the car from hitting the little girl. (pause) Now, I feel so lost.

Lois: I don’t know what to say.

Clark Kent: (smirking/ light laugh) Remember the time I jumped over that house to save the cat?

Lois: (laughing) The cops were so ticked.

Lois: Remember when we got a flat tire on our way to school? You totally pick up my car so Jimmy could change the tire.

Clark: (laughing) Remember when that kid fell off the balcony? I jumped up and grab him?

Lois: (thinking) That’s it Clark Kent. When you jumped over that house you were gliding pretty good through the air and when you “jumped” up and saved that kid, you jumped like 10 stories.. more like flew 10 stories.

Clark: That’s pretty crazy Lois.

Lois: Maybe you can fly!

Clark: And maybe I will fly faster than a speeding bullet?

Lois: I am serious.

Clark: Me too, forget it.

Lois: Hey remember when Indiana Jones is faced with the “Path of God” in the Temple of Doom and only a leap of faith will reveal the path.

Clark: This is silly.

Lois: No its not...take the leap of faith.

Clark: You Lois, want me to just jump off the top of this barn and hope I fly?

Lois: What’s the worst that could happen? We both know you won’t die. Maybe a few bruises

Clark: You’re probably right. But still (pause)

Lois: I don’t want to push you into if you dont want to. Let’s just go grab a soda and not worry about it.

Clark: Hold on there!

Lois: What?

Clark: If I want to fly I’ll do it!

Lois: Ok, prove it!

Clark: Just give me a minute.

Lois: You want me to hold your hand?

Clark: Come on, it’s not that easy.

Lois: Its not just about the flying is it?

Clark: What if I can’t do it?

Lois: Then keep on trying.

Clark: No, what if I can’t save the world?

Lois: You’re not alone Clark.

Clark: I am very alone.

Lois: What do you mean? You have great parents and hello … you have an amazing friend.

Clark: (Clark emotionally snaps) I am not even from here! (pause) I’m not even human! What has this world done for me? I don’t even know my real parents! I hate being “special”! I don’t know if I even want to save this place! Why! For what reason!

Lois: (pause) Maybe I should leave.

Clark: No (pause) don’t go

Lois: Sorry for getting too involved.

Clark: It’s not that you are great, just to get a few things out. This is going to take some time.

Lois: There’s nothing wrong with that.

Clark: You make it sound so easy.

Lois: Maybe you don’t need to save the world, today, right now. Just keep on helping, that little boy who fell needed help, you didn’t have to save the world that day.

Clark: (thinking to himself) Sorry for flipping out.

Lois: Just climb up on top of the barn and see what happens.

Clark: Ya? (pause, looking up) I don’t know.

Lois: Come on, let’s just sit up there (begins to climb the ladder)

Clark: Why do I keep listening to you?

Lois: (as they climb up the ladder) If this works, we are totally going to play some sweet pranks.

Clark: (laughing) very funny

Lois: (sitting on top of the barn) well, you ready to do this?

Clark: No, not really.

Lois: Now what’s bothering you?

Clark: If I jump and somehow fly it will mean I have to take the next step. I’m not ready for that.

Lois: Remember, just try flying.

Clark: (stands up, looks over the edge) This is nuts

Lois: Ready?

Clark: Hold on. I need a few.

Lois: (Silent)

Clark: You better not tell my Dad about this!

Lois: Pinky swear!

Clark: Ok, lets do it.

Lois: 1...2….3….

The Best of Nerves

As I parked my red civic in front of her office I felt like throwing up. It was sunny outside, slightly warm but my palms were moist. I waited for a few minutes listening to sports radio, I didn’t want to be too early or too late. Listening to guys talk about how the Jazz might win a basketball game wasn’t keeping my attention.

My mind drifted back to the day I first met her. A good friend of mine was having a little get-together at his place. I think it was on a Monday evening. I showed up alone, I didn’t want to break my routine. As I parked my car next to the others in the large damp grass field and walked up the steps, I wondered what the night would bring. Would I know anyone or recognize any faces? Would all the other “cool” guys talk to the new girls first?

As I went to knock on the freshly painted door it opened as a dark face was taking a phone call I walked in behind him. Removing my old Dr. Martins and peering down at a sock that had a rather large hole in it, I discreetly pull my sock over so the hole wasn’t as noticeable.

I took a look around the room, waved my dry hands at a few old buddies and continued scanning the room. Past the bowl of guacamole and salsa and through the bodies holding guitars playing rock band I saw a face I had never seen before. I quickly became interested in sitting next to her on the white pillowed couch.

Just as I became more confident my good buddy Nick sat down right beside her, put her arm around her and all of my hopes vanished.

behind the scenes

After interviewing a few people I decided it would be sweet to interview myself. Here's how it went down.

On his inspiration behind blogging.
I started blogging a lot when I was shooting a lot of pictures. I wanted people to see my work and it was an easy way to share photos with my clients. I created this blog do to my job hunting and seeking some career advice. My current job was ending and I decided to talk to everyone I could. I found out along the way that the information I was gathering could help others in similar situations. I want to help people.

On his recent photography career.
A few years ago I was laid off from my dream job working for an architecture firm. My amazing wife knew I had a passion for art and for photographs and she told my to go buy a professional camera and see if I can make some money on the side. I started an internship with an amazing photographer, Lindsey Hale. After a few months I decided to start advertising and got a few gigs here and there and then it turned into a lot of work and a blast. I think I had a wedding every weekend for a few months and family sessions every other day. My passion for creating memories expanded. I got involved in a teen fashion magazine based out of Texas, things just kept "falling into place". I am now pursuing a new career in the mortgage lending industry, but I still take my camera every where I go.


On his vacations this summer.
I think we are just going to go camping as much as possible. Its cheap and it helps to get away from cell phone reception and wifi haha. We wanted to go down to Sea World but I think we are just going to do a few staycations but next year is going to be big.

On his three year old daughter and 3 month old son.
I try and spend as much time as I can with my kids. Working two jobs and studying takes up too much of my time. I would give anything to come home and just play with my kids.There is something about jumping into their imaginary world that sets you free. Building forts and playing with dollies is where its at. I love when I come home from work and my little girl just runs, while yelling "Daddy, Daddy!", and jumps up into my arms. Nothing beats that.