The Castle's, 2024

""The Castles"a prequel to Dirty Dancing is a full-length screenplay that delves into the untold past of Johnny Castle, set in 1930's New York City. The story follows the tumultuous relationship between Arabella Armstrong, a New York aristocrat, and Isaac Castle, a bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. The screenplay opens with Arabella and Isaac's unlikely romance, which leads to an unplanned pregnancy and a hasty wedding. As their marriage progresses, cracks begin to show as Isaac struggles with his identity and responsibilities, while Arabella grapples with the challenges of motherhood and her fading sense of self. Isaac, feeling trapped in his marriage and societal expectations, embarks on an affair with his secretary, betraying Arabella's trust and further straining their relationship. Arabella, devastated by the betrayal, makes the difficult decision to leave Isaac and move back in with her parents to rebuild her life and rediscover her passions. As Arabella immerses herself in the world of dance, she rediscovers her love for the art form and introduces her young son, Johnny, to the transformative power of movement and self-expression. Through dance, Arabella and Johnny find solace, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose, paving the way for a brighter future beyond the confines of their troubled past." -- Abstract