The Story

Stacey goes on a blind date set up by her grandmother. She thinks she doing Edward a favor by going on a mercy date with him. But the tables are turned when they get to know each other.

The Backstory

directed by Adrian DiGiovanni
written by Sarah Reule
shot and edited by Josh Tallo
starring Sarah Reule & Freddie Sulit

Mercy Date won 2007 Best of the Fest Second Place at the Chicago Short Comedy Film Festival.

This short film was originally written and performed for the sketch show Improvidate in Chicago, Illinois.

I helped develop this story. I also performed in it.