Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

Barry, a conflicted hitman, travels to Los Angeles for a job and discovers a passion for acting that challenges his identity.

Hit in LA — Barry travels to LA for a hit Characters: Barry Berkman, Monroe Fuches Location: Cleveland to Los Angeles
Acting Class Discovery — Follows target into acting class Characters: Barry Berkman, Target Location: Los Angeles Acting Studio
First Acting Class — Joins acting class Characters: Barry Berkman, Gene Cousineau, Sally Reed Location: Acting Studio

Barry attempts to balance his criminal career with his newfound passion for acting, forming relationships while hiding his past.

Friendship with Sally — Forms connection with Sally Characters: Barry Berkman, Sally Reed Location: Acting Studio
First Acting Assignment — Struggles with first acting task Characters: Barry Berkman, Gene Cousineau Location: Acting Studio
Criminal Interference — Criminal past interferes with new life Characters: Barry Berkman, NoHo Hank Location: Los Angeles Streets
Confrontation with Fuches — Strained relationship with handler Characters: Barry Berkman, Monroe Fuches Location: Safe House
Moral Dilemma — Faces difficult choice about hit Characters: Barry Berkman, Monroe Fuches Location: Unknown Location

Barry's past catches up with him as he faces moral dilemmas and must choose between his old life and his new passion.

Moral Dilemma — Faces difficult choice about hit Characters: Barry Berkman, Monroe Fuches Location: Unknown Location
Acting Success — Receives critical acclaim for performance Characters: Barry Berkman, Gene Cousineau, Sally Reed Location: Theater
Past Resurfaces — Marine past catches up with him Characters: Barry Berkman, Jim Moss Location: Public Place
Final Confrontation — Clash between old and new life Characters: Barry Berkman, NoHo Hank, Jim Moss Location: Warehouse
New Beginning — Chooses acting path Characters: Barry Berkman, Sally Reed, Gene Cousineau Location: Audition Room

Story Breakdown

The Hitman's Awakening — Barry discovers acting while on a hit
- Cleveland Life — Barry's lonely existence as a hitman
- LA Assignment — Travels to Los Angeles for a job
- Acting Class Discovery — Follows target into acting class
Double Life — Balancing criminal career with acting
- Acting Journey — Pursuing acting career
- Criminal Complications — Old life interferes with new
Unraveling — Past catches up, must choose path
- Consequences — Facing actions from past
- Final Choice — Deciding between old and new life