Charm
Director
We’re rehearsing for the male lead
Director
You each give me two minutes on the first scene and then we’ll move on
Director
You’ll hear whether you were picked or not before the endorsements begin
Director
*sits in his chair next to Max
Director
Starting with number one
An hour passes by and Stephen’s legs start to hurt
Stephen
*bending and picking up his legs trying to get some blood flow back into them
Max
*stands up and guides him into the seat
Max
Sit here for the rest of it
Stephen
*sits properly in the chair
Director
Alright thank you
Roger
I’ll show you how it’s done kid
Roger
*spins around and turns on his charm
Roger
“I can’t do this on my own anymore”
Roger
“I’ve made this for you!”
Stephen
*leans forward in his seat captivated
Roger
“You toss me aside like I was nothing!”
Roger
*pretends to get shot and falls to his knees
Stephen
You kill off the character?!
Max
No he’s just adding unnecessary things
Director
Alright thank you Roger
Director
Your time is up and we need to cast the other members for this movie
Roger
*gets up and moves off stage
Director
Alright next person
Dann
Showing you how it’s done grandpa!
Dann
*drags him on stage and pins him against the back drop
Max
*annoyed, refusing to watch
Dann
“I can’t do this anymore!”
Dann
“You’ve tossed me aside like everyone else”
Dann
“I made this for you!”
Dann
*brakes away from Roger and the wall and walks to the X
Director
That was very nice Dann
Director
I see you’re making your mark
Dann
I just hope I didn’t go too far
Dann
*looks to Stephen and winks
Director
I don’t think we need to deliberate about this
Director
I want you to be the male lead
Stephen
Wouldn’t it be great Max?
Stephen
*talking off to the side
Stephen
He’s already in the 11th spot
Stephen
This would be good for you
Max
But couldn’t we get another actor
Max
I mean he doesn’t even act!
Stephen
Would you rather it be Roger?
Max
*leaves feeling bitter
Dann
Assistants like those are just going to run you dry
Dann
But let’s try to keep things civil on set
Dann
*reaches out his hand
Dann
Well I’ll be glad working with you cutie
Stephen
(Why does Max not think he’s a good fit?)
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