Back in the early days of television (the 1990s), writers hoping to break in would write episodes of existing shows; these “spec” scripts were never meant to be produced, only to serve as samples for the aspiring writer. Spec scripts have gone out of fashion, but, in addition to being a great way to learn the craft, they were a lot of fun! You got to see the stamp individual writers put on your favorite shows.

In Retrospecs, we dig those old scripts by established writers out of their drawers and expose them to the warm light of the Elysian Theater stage in LA. Starring actors you know and love from TV, film, comedy, and the stage. From Girls to Gilmore Girls, from the Big Bang Theory to Buffy, get NEW EPISODES of your favorite shows, written by writers who never wrote for those shows! Only from Retrospecs.

Produced and presented by Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour; Dead Pilots Society)
Associate produced by Will Choi (Asian AF)
For more information or to attend or stream future Retrospecs recordings, visit benblacker.substack.com

THE WEST WING: “Si Finis Bonus Est, Totum Bonum Erit”
Written by Marc Guggenheim (co-creator, Arrow)

STARRING:
Stage Directions – Hrishikesh Hirway
Josh – Raymond Lee
Toby – John Ross Bowie
CJ – Katie Cassidy
Bartlet – Jim Beaver
Sam – Demi Adejuyigbe
Leo – Jason George
Charlie – Ricardo Hurtado
Donna/Sen Ryckman – Olivia Scott Welch
Margaret/Secret Service Agent/Sen Davies/Reporter – Kiran Deol
Mrs. Landingham/Sen Pogue/Cathy – Sherry Cola
Reporter (Bob)/Kozak/Director Clancy – Joel Spence
Dexter Pendragon – Marc Evan Jackson
Sander/Fitzwallace/Sen Messenger/Danny – Lucas Hazlett
Bruce Cobb/Sen Reyolds – Debby Ryan