SPIKED EGGS PODCAST (Season One - Holiday Pilot)
Amanda Cotter for Santa Nicola
Role: Lead
Payment: $50 USD flat rate
Santa Nicola- She controls most of the loansharking business in her town. Tough, savvy, and an MMA-skilled gang boss, she also enjoys verbally sparring with her competition. She's worked hard to rise to the top in a male-dominated business. Always in control of the situation, she'll do what's necessary to stay in charge. She can be charming, but never, never underestimate her.
We first meet Santa Nicola in her office. She is laying down the law with a customer, "Tiny" Tim, who is 44 days late with his loan payment.
We next find Santa Nicola in a meeting with her rival loanshark, Rudolph (Rudy). She and her lieutenant, Mary (Frosty) are in the cramped offices of Rudy, surrounded by Rudy and his gang. The "sit-down" between her and Rudy is not going well.
- english
- female adult
(Santa is addressing her delinquent client "Tiny" Tim. He's late in paying, and has asked for more time. He tells her he knows being 44 days late is not good). SANTA NICOLA: "You know? That's a relief." (Beat. Then firmly)"I'm sure you also know this isn't a charity. It's a business. The way it works is I give you money; you pay me back. You want to make a big splash with the wife and kids, buy expensive gifts for Christmas, that's your business. My business is making sure I get every..penny..back. On time. With interest. Word got out I'm a soft touch, well, that'd be bad for business. Very bad. You understand?"
(On first meeting Rudolph, a rival loanshark, Santa does some cat-and-mouse sparring with him, but ultimately lets him know who's in charge.) SANTA: " Been quite naughty lately . Haven't you, Rudy?" (Beat) "Hmmm.. you know what naughty boys get for Christmas?" (Rudolph scoffs and is sarcastic to her. Santa responds back cooly) "No. Two pennies. One for each eye."
(Afterwards, things get tense and Santa takes control of the room. Santa's emotions go from anger to a softer, playful tone. Frosty is her lieutenant.) SANTA :(stands up, whistles loudly, and takes control): "Sit down! Everyone! Sit down! (Beat) Frosty, go ahead. Sit down. (Beat) Rudy, you too. Go on, sit down. Let's all take a seat. (Beat) Everyone calm? Good. (Beat) It's a little hot in here. How about opening a window, Rudy? (teasing) Frosty is about to melt down."
Forgot to add, DAW is Reaper!