Learning to Act
Richard: It’s 6:30 a. m. on Saturday morning. Why are you Banging those Pots and pans?
Elizabeth: I have an Audition coming up and I’m Rehearsing.
Richard: By banging pots and pans?
Elizabeth: I’m Up for a part as a 1950s housewife. I need to Learn my lines and be prepared To improvise. That’s why I’m cooking you a 10-course breakfast. I want to practice Staying in character.
Richard: I don’t really want a 10-course breakfast, but if it helps you with your audition…
Elizabeth: It will. I have To stretch my acting chops and really Get into the head of the character.
Richard: Right. Whatever you say.
Elizabeth: “Yes, dear. Your breakfast will be ready and waiting when you want it.” Did I Project enough? Did I Emote enough?
Richard: You were great. What kind of acting job is this?
Elizabeth: It’s a small one.
Richard: In a film?
Elizabeth: No.
Richard: In a TV show?
Elizabeth: Not exactly.
Richard: What is it?
Elizabeth: It’s a Commercial. It’s only a Bit part, but you know what they say: There are no small parts, only small actors!
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