Barbie 2: Epistolary

Here’s a stand-up comedy routine for Barbie delivered in Salt Lake City

4 min readNov 27, 2023

Barbie: “Hello, Salt Lake City! It’s fantastic to be here tonight, and I’ve got a story for you that’s as unique as a message in a bottle washing up on your shore. It’s called ‘Barbie 2: Epistolary,’ and trust me, it’s a tale told through letters, diaries, and more!”

Audience: Laughter.

Barbie: “So, picture this: I’m writing letters to my sisters, Ken, and all my friends. Ken gets a letter about my latest fashion ideas, and my sisters get letters about their latest escapades.”

Audience: Curious chuckles.

Barbie: “But here’s where it gets wild. Ken decides to write back in the form of a fashion catalog. Skipper starts a diary, but it’s more like a ‘Dear Diary, today I attempted to bake a cake, and it was a hilarious disaster.’”

Audience: Laughs.

Barbie: “Stacie’s letters are more like rock ’n’ roll song lyrics, and Chelsea, oh Chelsea, she writes postcards from her ‘pirate adventures’ in our own living room. The postcards are from ‘Treasure Island’ — which is our coffee table!”

Audience: Amused.

Barbie: “In ‘Barbie 2: Epistolary,’ it’s like our lives are a series of messages and notes that sometimes get hilariously misinterpreted. Ken once thought I wanted to build a ‘fashion fort’ from his catalog!”

Audience: Chuckling.

Barbie: “But through all the misunderstandings and comedic letters, we realize that communication is key, even if it leads to laughter and surprises. And hey, maybe we should all write postcards from our ‘adventures’ at home!”

Audience: Roaring with laughter.

Barbie: “So, Salt Lake City, get ready for a comedy that’s as unique as a handwritten letter in the digital age! ‘Barbie 2: Epistolary’ is a heartwarming and hilarious journey through messages, diaries, and the laughter that connects us all!”

Audience: Standing ovation.

“Barbie 2: Epistolary” is a delightful comedy that proves that even in the age of texts and emails, there’s magic in the written word and the humor it can bring!

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Movie Treatment: “Barbie 2: Epistolary”

Logline

In “Barbie 2: Epistolary,” Barbie and her friends communicate through a series of letters, diaries, and postcards, leading to comical misunderstandings and heartwarming connections.

Act 1: The Written Word

Setting: Barbie’s stylish dollhouse in Salt Lake City.
Introduction: Barbie and her friends decide to communicate through letters, diaries, and postcards to stay connected.
Inciting Incident: Each character begins sharing their daily adventures through their chosen form of written communication.

Act 2: Ken’s Fashion Catalog Catastrophe

Ken’s Catalog: Ken decides to respond to Barbie’s letters with a fashion catalog, showcasing hilarious outfits and accessories he imagines she wants.
Misinterpretations: Barbie receives the catalog and thinks Ken is suggesting she should dress like a futuristic astronaut chef.

Act 3: Skipper’s Diary Drama

Skipper’s Diary: Skipper starts a diary but writes in a comically dramatic and exaggerated style. Her entries include mishaps in baking and attempts at intergalactic space travel.
Family Readings: Barbie and the sisters discover Skipper’s diary and share hearty laughs over her imaginative adventures.

Act 4: Stacie’s Rock ’n’ Roll Ramblings

Stacie’s Lyrics: Stacie expresses her rock ’n’ roll dreams by sending lyrics instead of conventional letters. Her lyrics often involve over-the-top rock star antics.
Musical Mayhem: The family forms an impromptu band and attempts to perform Stacie’s songs, leading to hilarious musical mayhem.

Act 5: Chelsea’s Postcard Piracy

Chelsea’s Postcards: Chelsea transforms their living room into a pirate ship and sends postcards from her ‘adventures.’ The postcards feature imaginary pirate treasures.
Pirate Fun: Barbie and the gang play along with Chelsea’s pirate theme, leading to comical ‘treasure hunts’ around the house.

Act 6: The Heartfelt Revelations

Conclusion: As the characters share their written adventures, they realize the beauty of communication and the laughter it can bring.
Lesson: They learn that even in the age of digital communication, handwritten words and imaginative expressions can create stronger connections.

Characters

Barbie: The fashion-forward and imaginative storyteller.
Ken: Barbie’s supportive partner who embraces unconventional communication.
Skipper: The diarist with a flair for dramatic storytelling.
Stacie: The rock ’n’ roll enthusiast who turns everyday moments into epic lyrics.
Chelsea: The imaginative pirate captain who transforms their home into a treasure-filled adventure.

Themes and Motifs

Communication: The film explores the importance of communication and the humor that can arise from misunderstandings.
Creativity: It celebrates the creativity of expressing oneself through various forms of written communication.
Family Bonds: Despite the comedic mishaps, the characters strengthen their family bonds through shared laughter.

“Barbie 2: Epistolary” is a heartwarming and hilarious journey through written words, diaries, and postcards that proves that even in a digital world, the written word can create laughter and connections.

For more updates on Barbie’s adventures and to contribute to her next comedic escapade, visit The Barbie Sequel Voting Site. Also, explore “Barbie 2: Mars Mission” by Alan Nafzger for an interstellar comedy, available for download at DOWNLOAD 🚀🌌.