2004
Playwright Nicky Rogan navigates the chaotic opening night of his new play, a failing marriage, and his obsession with the Boston Red Sox, all while a powerful and feared drama critic, Steven Schwimmer, prepares to review his work. Nicky's play is plagued by the lead actor, Peter Redmond, who suffers from a brain parasite causing memory loss, while Nicky's estranged wife, Lillian, seeks a divorce, and his daughter, Laurel, struggles with family issues. Meanwhile, Elliot Litvak, a bitter writer whose career was ruined by a past review from Schwimmer, encourages Nicky to confront or even kill the critic, who is known for his harsh critiques and reclusive lifestyle. As Nicky grapples with his personal and professional crises, he finds himself increasingly drawn into the unfolding drama of Game 6 of the World Series, which mirrors the escalating tension in his own life.
Save the Cat beat sheet
GAME 6 follows Nicky Rogan, a former taxi driver turned producer, as he navigates family tensions, professional crises, and a brewing obsession with critic Steven Schwimmer against the backdrop of the 1986 World Series.
Open full beat sheetNicky Rogan is listed as Playwright. Forty-five, vigorous, former taxi driver, obsessed with the Red Sox. In the parsed data, Nicky Rogan is connected to 75 scenes, 194 dialogue lines, 195 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
75 scenes / 194 dialogue linesPaisley Porter is listed as Waitress/Actress. Attractive, mid-twenties, knows both Nicky and Steven. In the parsed data, Paisley Porter is connected to 27 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
27 scenes / 38 dialogue linesLaurel Rogan is listed as Nicky's Daughter. Eighteen, college student, slightly overweight, pleasant face. In the parsed data, Laurel Rogan is connected to 25 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
25 scenes / 30 dialogue linesElliot Litvak is listed as Writer. Unclean appearance, bitter, obsessed with Steven Schwimmer's past review. In the parsed data, Elliot Litvak is connected to 22 scenes, 61 dialogue lines, 64 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
22 scenes / 61 dialogue linesSteven Schwimmer is listed as Drama Critic. Mid-twenties, hollow-chested, slightly potbellied, lives in a squalid loft, powerful and feared critic. In the parsed data, Steven Schwimmer is connected to 16 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
16 scenes / 11 dialogue linesPeter Redmond is listed as Actor. Fifty, leading man in Nicky's play, suffering from a brain parasite. In the parsed data, Peter Redmond is connected to 8 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
8 scenes / 18 dialogue linesMichael Rogan is listed as Nicky's Father. Nearly eighty, former dock worker, lives in a small apartment. In the parsed data, Michael Rogan is connected to 4 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 56.
4 scenes / 27 dialogue linesJoanna Bourne is listed as Producer/Investor. Fifty-ish, handsome, stylishly dressed, backs Nicky's plays. In the parsed data, Joanna Bourne is connected to 4 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
4 scenes / 21 dialogue linesLillian Rogan is listed as Nicky's Wife. Chain-smoker, seeking a divorce from Nicky. In the parsed data, Lillian Rogan is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 75.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSteven Schwimmer sleeps in his messy loft while a radio announcer talks about traffic.
Steven SchwimmerExterior view of Steven's abandoned-looking loft building.
A man watches traffic from a high-floor apartment.
Nicky Rogan hails a cab.
Nicky RoganNicky talks to his taxi driver about his past as a cab driver.
Nicky RoganNicky exits a taxi and walks past a street performer.
Nicky RoganJoanna Bourne reaches for the door.
Joanna BourneNicky and Joanna embrace passionately.
Nicky Rogan, Joanna BourneA maid reads a magazine in the maid's room.
Nicky and Joanna discuss their personal lives and the upcoming play review.
Nicky Rogan, Joanna BourneSteven wakes up and performs a whirling dance.
Steven SchwimmerNicky spots his daughter Laurel in another taxi.
Nicky RoganNicky and Laurel talk about college and family issues.
Nicky Rogan, Laurel RoganNicky and Laurel exit the taxis.
Nicky Rogan, Laurel RoganNicky and Laurel enter a coffee shop.
Nicky Rogan, Laurel RoganNicky and Laurel discuss the divorce and family dynamics.
Nicky Rogan, Laurel RoganNicky and Laurel pay their checks.
Nicky Rogan, Laurel RoganView of bank towers and street life.
Nicky rides in a taxi and spots Elliot Litvak.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky and Elliot have a brief conversation at the ATM.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky and Elliot discuss Nicky's divorce.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakMist builds in the west.
The taxi driver forces them to abandon the cab due to a steam pipe rupture.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky and Elliot run through an asbestos snowstorm.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky and Elliot sit in a restaurant.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky and Elliot eat lunch and engage in a silent utensil duel.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakAsbestos mist covers the street with abandoned cars and mud.
Steven Schwimmer meditates in his bathtub while wearing a sleep mask.
Steven SchwimmerNicky discusses the Red Sox with kitchen workers while Elliot and Paisley talk at the bar.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot Litvak, Paisley PorterCrew members set up the batting cage in an empty stadium.
Empty visitor's locker room with uniforms hanging.
Elliot and Nicky discuss Steven Schwimmer's habit of using disguises.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky talks to Paisley about Elliot and Steven Schwimmer.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley PorterNicky and Elliot decide to leave the restaurant despite the mist.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky sees an advertisement on a bus about Steven Schwimmer.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky and Elliot walk through the diamond district.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakElliot expresses his artistic paralysis caused by Schwimmer.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky spots something in the Gotham Book Mart window.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky searches for a woman in the bookstore.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley PorterNicky confronts Paisley about her relationship with Steven Schwimmer.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley PorterExterior of the theater.
Renee Simon complains to Nicky about Peter Redmond's memory issues.
Nicky Rogan, Peter RedmondSidney Fabrikant pressures Nicky to keep the play opening on schedule.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley Porter, Peter RedmondNicky tries to help Peter Redmond with his memory.
Nicky Rogan, Peter RedmondJack and Renee discuss the origin of Peter's parasite.
Peter RedmondThe team works on a specific line Peter is struggling with.
Nicky Rogan, Peter RedmondNicky and Paisley leave the theater.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley PorterNicky and Paisley enter the lobby.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley PorterNicky says goodbye to Paisley; Elliot watches them and follows Paisley.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley Porter, Elliot LitvakSteven reads hate mail; Paisley arrives and is let in.
Steven Schwimmer, Paisley PorterPaisley confronts Steven about his reviews; she leaves.
Steven Schwimmer, Paisley PorterElliot intercepts Paisley.
Elliot Litvak, Paisley PorterNicky meets his daughter Laurel.
Nicky Rogan, Laurel RoganNicky talks to the taxi driver.
Nicky RoganStreet scene.
Nicky visits his father.
Nicky Rogan, Michael RoganNicky and Michael talk through the door.
Nicky Rogan, Michael RoganNicky and Michael discuss the past and the play.
Nicky Rogan, Michael RoganNicky returns to his father's building.
Nicky RoganNicky helps his father with a bandage.
Nicky Rogan, Michael RoganNicky leaves to go to the barbershop.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakNicky and Elliot discuss killing Steven.
Nicky Rogan, Elliot LitvakCrowds at the stadium.
Steven prepares to go out, armed.
Steven SchwimmerOpening night crowd.
Joanna BourneNicky in a taxi.
Nicky RoganActual footage of a parachutist landing on the infield at Shea Stadium during a game.
Nicky arrives at the tavern and embraces the owner, Georgie.
Nicky RoganNicky, Toyota, and Matthew eat while discussing Nicky's reputation.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley Porter, Laurel RoganPeter Redmond and Jack Haskins rehearse lines.
Peter RedmondNicky and the tavern crowd watch the Red Sox game.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley Porter, Laurel RoganToyota notices a revolver in Nicky's waistband.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley PorterAudience members take their seats, including Laurel Rogan.
Steven Schwimmer, Laurel Rogan, Paisley PorterNicky discusses his family with Toyota as Lillian enters.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley Porter, Lillian RoganNicky and Lillian discuss their impending divorce.
Nicky Rogan, Lillian RoganThe bar crowd reacts to the game.
Nicky and Lillian reconcile their past and discuss his affairs.
Nicky Rogan, Lillian RoganThe crowd reacts to the game score.
Nicky puts Lillian in a taxi.
Nicky Rogan, Lillian RoganNicky returns to Toyota and Matthew.
Nicky Rogan, Paisley Porter, Laurel RoganThis is something no one has been privileged to see in almost seventy years. Very few people now alive can say that they have seen what you are about to see, Matthew. The Red Sox win a World Series. This is deeply, intensely personal. All the mistakes I've made, all the envy, fear and violence that's encased in this little envelope we call a person -- all washed away in the next few minutes. And your grandmother knows why.
The truth is never gentle. Listen to me carefully. Each of us lives in the thinnest possible wrapping of wishes and dreams. Truth is the force that penetrates this wispy skin. It hurts and maims. Look how they hate me for telling the truth. It's an education, Paisley. The College of Raw Nerves. Letters dripping blood. Cries of revenge.
He'll kill it. He'll write a review so devastating it will shatter your career and cause the most unmanageable psychic grief. What happens to your apartment on the East River? Your house in Connecticut, where you watch things grow.
I always thought a night's sleep is what you get for a hard day's work. But these last weeks I lie there helpless. Hour after hour. I've come close to praying for the first time since I was your age. Pray to God to put Sme out.
Sort of. Sometimes. You're not building an obsession about Steven, are you? Look. I understand opening-night jitters, but you've got one of the great actors in American theater starring in your play.
Remember 1949? Last two games of the season. Against the Yankees. The Sox lost on Saturday. Then they lost on Sunday. First I cried for twenty-four hours. Then I had fist-fights the rest of the week.
It's all connected, Pop. It's one life. Baseball is memory. How do fathers and sons show their love? They go to a ball game together. Thirty-five years later, they sit in the kitchen and remember.
You can analyze a Red Sox defeat day and night for a month and still uncover layers of complex feelings -- feelings you didn't know you were capable of. The pain has a memory all of it's own.
SlugDB turns parsed screenplays into scene, character, dialogue, trivia, semantic search, Save the Cat, and API-ready analysis.
Use SlugDB when you need screenplay API data, movie dialogue search, character evidence, scene context, or MCP tools without building a scraper first.