Don't Think Twice 2016

In the vibrant city of New York, The Commune, a motley crew of improv enthusiasts, has its sights set on stardom under the charismatic leadership of Miles (character A). This ragtag group consists of Jack, an electrifying performer with a penchant for grandstanding; Sam, his insecure girlfriend and de facto emcee; Allison, an artistical genius pouring her heart into a graphic novel; Lindsay, a trust-fund baby living life on easy street; and Bill, a struggling improv devotee desperate to make it big. As the group navigates its creative journey, they stumble upon an unexpected opportunity when staff from Weekend Live, a Saturday Night Live-inspired sketch comedy show, attend one of their performances.

Miles is over the moon at the prospect of auditioning for the coveted show once again, having been rejected years prior. However, Jack’s ego gets the better of him, and he grandstands during the performance, leaving his fellow troupe members fuming with frustration. Following this debacle, Jack receives a surprise phone call informing him that he and Sam are invited to audition for Weekend Live. Jack takes the opportunity by the horns and auditions solo, while Sam’s nerves get the better of her at the last minute.

To everyone’s surprise, Jack is selected as a new cast member, catapulting him to newfound fame and fortune. His friends eagerly ask about the possibility of joining the writing staff or securing auditions for themselves. Meanwhile, Bill’s world is turned upside down when his father suffers a serious motorcycle accident in Philadelphia, prompting the group to rally around their friend and make the trek to visit him in the hospital.

As Jack settles into his new role at Weekend Live, he finds himself struggling to cope with the pressure of being a part of the show. The Commune’s fan base experiences a surge, but it becomes clear that they’re mostly there to see Jack’s endearing ticket-taker character rather than the rest of the performers. With their theater space facing closure, the group decides to stage a new show at an alternative venue, but the hefty ticket price sends potential audiences running for the hills.

The night before, The Commune gathered to watch Weekend Live and was left reeling when they discovered Jack performing a sketch eerily reminiscent of one they had improvised together. Incensed by this betrayal, the group decides to crash the after-party, where Miles confronts Jack and lands a punch before being tossed out on his ear. Feeling betrayed and hurt, Miles then turns his ire on Lindsay for not supporting him during the confrontation, only to discover that she’s been secretly hired by Weekend Live and didn’t want to embarrass herself in front of her new colleagues. This stunning revelation leaves Miles, Allison, and Bill seething with resentment as they storm off into the night, their relationships forever changed.

As the curtain closes on the final Commune performance, Sam takes center stage, her usual opening gambit - “Has anyone had a particularly bad day?” - tinged with an air of vulnerability. When a member of the audience observes that she herself appears to be having a rough go, Sam’s candid admission sparks a solo improvisational odyssey where she finds herself stuck at the bottom of a well, her fellow castmates struggling to devise a plan for her rescue. Jack arrives on the scene, pledging his commitment and refusing to leave her side, but Sam’s response is telling - she’s content in her predicament, having already accepted that their relationship has run its course.

Fast-forward eight months, and Jack and Lindsay have continued to thrive as a dynamic duo, entertaining audiences and churning out fresh material for Weekend Live. Miles, meanwhile, has found happiness with an old flame from his high school days, while Sam, Bill, and Allison are busy laying the groundwork for their new improv venture, on the hunt for local talent to join the fold. The group reunites under less-than-ideal circumstances - Bill’s father has passed away - but despite their lingering conflicts, they’ve managed to maintain a strong bond of friendship.