conversations.from: system
conversations.value: ##This game had a great, very funny start, but suffered the fate of so many Storiums where some people lost momentum.
  ###The good news is that the nature of the game means characters can step onto stage - literally and figuratively - and just do the best impro they can with the circumstances.
  ####Not sure what is going on?  You are playing an actor who is on stage and is not sure what is going on!  You are perfectly qualified!
  
  
  *Poorly scripted, poorly scripted.*
  *A tale worth telling, it is true.*
  *But poorly scripted, there’s no denying. *
  *The writer’s weakness just shines through.*
  
  *Heroic maiden; Twisted fortune.*
  *A callous world that does not care.*
  *Good intentions; meet cold ambitions.*
  *Disappointments everywhere.*
  
  *Disappointing, disappointing.*
  *A tale that’s coming from the heart.*
  *But poorly scripted.  And weakly cast.*
  *Doomed to failure, from the start.*
  
  *Tired sets and weary costumes*
  *Worn out plot lines, stretched and trite.*
  *The audience are in for a treat, but*
  *Sadly friends, just not tonight.*
  
  ##Game type: Fun but serious.  A comedy - perhaps a comedy of errors. The play is badly written and stilted for comic effect - but players are encouraged to work at making it so bad it’s good. (Or good at being bad?)...  Players asked to make a substantial move once a week: free to post more often.  
  >In trying to make this intro quirky there is a risk I obscure the fundamentals - so in a nutshell we are making up a play together as it is performed to a live audience, we make it up as we go along, and there are no wrong moves. Or the wrong moves are the best ones!
  
  ###You know what it is like.  The lead has taken the traditional advice to break a leg a little too  literally.  The main singer has lost her voice.  The script writer has run off with the set dresser.
  
  And yet 450 tickets have been sold.  A hundred and fifty bums will occupy 150 seats in each of three nights and expect to have reason to remain there for 150 minutes (not including the interval).
  
  So what to do?
  
  **Well, the show must go on, and all that.  We are a talented lot, aren't we? It must be possible to cobble together a show.**
  
  And cobble a show indeed we do.  Some say the biggest load of cobblers to cause more than just the boards to groan in many a long year.
  
  *The show itself?  It is really a case of meta-reference; the musical play depicts a company of players creating a show under the difficult circumstances of having lost key players at short notice.*
  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Under threat from motorway expansion
conversations.prefix: The Park:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: its pretty reliable
conversations.prefix: Fog machine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Its like wingdigs for the theatre!
conversations.prefix: Thunder, lightning and other effects:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Operate the desk from anywhere
conversations.prefix: Sound system remote console:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A rainbow of possibilities
conversations.prefix: Lights rig:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Turn up the heat...
conversations.prefix: Pyrotechnics:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nothing says "romantic moment" like a guff of green smoke
conversations.prefix: Green smoke:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get the supers trooping 
conversations.prefix: Lights remote:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: who doesnt love an Abba tune
conversations.prefix: Pay homage to Abba:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Its time to rhyme
conversations.prefix: Deliver some lines in verse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This is a two person goal
conversations.prefix: Finish one another’s sentences:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know the moment calls for it
conversations.prefix: Perform some physical comedy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: if not now, then when?
conversations.prefix: Perform a daring stunt:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: what is art if it can not change lives
conversations.prefix: Draw attention to an overlooked social issue:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It might not be in the script - but the script is thin anyway
conversations.prefix: Dazzle them with some impromptu humour:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You deserve some glory too
conversations.prefix: Upstage the lead:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Keep eyes on you that bit longer
conversations.prefix: Grab some extra stage time:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Work in some quotes
conversations.prefix: Invoke Shakespeare:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: wizard of oz, mary poppins, bednobs and broomsticks, Nanny McFee - sprinkle some greatness
conversations.prefix: Reference some classic children’s films:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Act or do not act.  There is no try.
conversations.prefix: Borrow quotes from Star Wars:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: We are all professionals. They can roll with it.
conversations.prefix: Introduce an unexpected plot twist.:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hey, its a competative sport
conversations.prefix: Sabotage a rival’s scene:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Treat him, spoil him, make him look good - you know she controls the lights and sound, right?
conversations.prefix: Impress Timmy’s mother by bolstering the kid:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: what this play lacks is "spooky"
conversations.prefix: Introduce a slightly supernatural theme:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: keep it topical, keep it relevant
conversations.prefix: Make a comment on President Trump:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Make a statement. Show your woke
conversations.prefix: Champion political correctness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dress to impress.  Repeat.
conversations.prefix: Work in some fabulous costume changes:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Its not over-acting.  It is projecting and creating empathy
conversations.prefix: Its not dramatic enough. Ham it up a little:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are bigger than this.  Show them your full dramatic range.  Who cares if you need to ad lib
conversations.prefix: Just remember, a talent scout may be watching.  Give them something memorable to watch.:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Theatre critic for the local rag - I mean quality newspaper - makes his was backstage asking for an interview.
conversations.prefix: Raymond Cudwick- Critic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Miriam has had too much gin and not enough tonic.  She begins to heckle.
conversations.prefix: Miriam Webb - audience:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sam is about 7, and has found the steps just below the curtains.
  From there, he has found the ropes to the rafters.
  However, he is doing less well finding his way down...
conversations.prefix: Sam Castro:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The rehearsal area of the local theatre.
conversations.prefix: rehearsal space:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're crap at singing, but at least they let you be in the chorus.
conversations.prefix: Failed Singer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're willing to do anything as long as it gets you to progress.
conversations.prefix: Determined:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're not the most skilled... at anything, really.
conversations.prefix: Bad at everything:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want the show to be the best it can be. Or at least better than last rehearsal.
conversations.prefix: Make it Perfect:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What happens when your identical twin sister decides to go backpacking in Sweden? You get stuck pretending to be her in a play you know nothing about.
conversations.prefix: Last Minute Stand-In:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What can you say? You know how to get the guys. You can leave them tongue-tied, and you enjoy every minute of it.
conversations.prefix: Flirty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You love to talk. And talk. And talk. Unfortunately, others don't always want to listen. Some would even call you annoying.
conversations.prefix: Gabby:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your sister did you a huge favor once - now you are doing the same. Don't let anyone know you switched with your twin.
conversations.prefix: Don't Let Them Know:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Many know Skaar from the popular "Blood Moon" a Television series about werewolves, where he played the Protagonist's father.  Not many people know that Skaar took the role very seriously, to a point where he would eat raw meat from time to time, and howl at the full moon, as an attempt to be more "in tune" with his character. This is the first time being cast in a non-werewolf role in over 15 years, and he isn't 100% comfortable with it yet.
conversations.prefix: Retired Method Actor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Skaar excels at portraying raw emotion and can give the performance of a lifetime, even when that's not always what is being called for.
conversations.prefix: Sincere and Expressive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes Skaar will get flashbacks to his past sets, and confuse his character, adding to the confusion of the moment. He has recommended that the director keeps a rolled up newspaper handy for such an occurance.
conversations.prefix: Stuck in the past:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Many people think Skaar should have retired after "Blood Moon", but Skaar is convinced that his best days as an actor are still ahead of him.
conversations.prefix: Prove his relevance:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You hang out on set during performances while your mom -- the assistant makeup artist -- works. But *she* has aspirations of *you* being a star someday. Soon.
conversations.prefix: Child Actor... sort of...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have the ability -- with an innocent remark or a dimpled smile -- to melt the hearts of those observing.
conversations.prefix: Childish Charm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your short attention span is a cause of frustration for all the adults around you.
conversations.prefix: Easily Distracted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Screw all this. You don't want to be a star. All you *really* want is a puppy. Maybe if you make Mommy happy enough...
conversations.prefix: Puppy!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When you auditioned to be part of the stage crew, you had NO idea how understaffed it would be. Now you have to *pretend* like you have everything under control. You don't.
conversations.prefix: not just "part" of the stage crew:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You’ve achieved a degree of fame. Unfortunately, that was from a role you portrayed over a  decade ago, and you are now so closely identified with that character that television and movie producers often pass you over.
conversations.prefix: Typecast:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This isn't your first rodeo. You've went through countless mishaps before, but somehow you came on top. Even if you're more out of resources then ever before, that won't stop you now.
conversations.prefix: Prepared to be underprepared:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's not *your* fault you can't be nice to someone when things aren't going as planned. You can't help it! You might have said things in the past you wish you hadn't, but those are in the past. That's just what they get for bothering me.
conversations.prefix: Rude under pressure:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Because of your experience with last minute changes to dialogue, props, and even entire scenes, you’ve become a de facto improvisation artist, always capable of saving the unavoidable wayward scene.
conversations.prefix: Improvisation artist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Behind the scenes, you're just panicking, trying to find some way to fix what's happening on stage. Why aren't there more props, more people, more time? You'll just have to pull off the impossible.
conversations.prefix: Out of resources:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You may share equal billing. You may be but one of the protagonists. But everyone here knows that it’s you that takes center stage and drives this story.
conversations.prefix: Ensemble, my patootie! :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have what can only be described as a cult following. Anywhere you go, anything you do, you are met with shouts of “Holy Smokes! Its Mega-Man!” from the avid fan base that litters your appearances. 
conversations.prefix: Megamania :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  You are a professional dancer; having practiced in ballet, hip hop, and even Polynesian back in high school. But now that the singing roles have opened up, you've been thrusted into that as well. Well, drink some throat coat and warm up those muscles., it's showtime!
conversations.prefix: Dance Like Nobody's Watching:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  You are always on your feet and ready to move. Dancing sure did pay off, for you can make any move or mistake look graceful. It's all about staying on your tiptoes after all.
conversations.prefix: Quick and Nimble:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Years of dancing in the background with no dialogue have not prepared you to be front and center, singing your heart out in front of a live audience. Large crowds tend to make you...freeze
conversations.prefix: They're...Looking At Me:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Though you have been content working in the shadows of top performers, you've always had an urge to be out there in the spotlight. Maybe it's to make you're overbearing mother finally see that you can do whatever you want to do, or maybe you just think money brings happiness. Whatever it is, you hope a scouter is out in the crowds looking for the next big thing.
conversations.prefix: Name In Lights:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jim didn't spend 30 years as head of the janitorial staff for nothing! He's got a mop and he knows how to use it!
conversations.prefix: Janitorial Prowess:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: dyjlk
conversations.prefix: Something:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I guess that's what happens when you haven't done anything in 30 years
conversations.prefix: A Little Rusty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Relive the Good Ol' Days and find your way back into the spotlight.
conversations.prefix: Reclaim Youth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Prove yourself and avoid giving up on your dreams a second time!
conversations.prefix: Let's Try This Again:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I suppose that's what happens when you haven't had any kind of theatrical experience for the last few decades. Or ever.
conversations.prefix: A Little Rusty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Passion and ambition have got to count for something, right?
conversations.prefix: Dreams of Drama:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Idealistic, creative, imaginative, often seems to be off in her own world. 
conversations.prefix: Dreamer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: While some of it shows up in her shy side, a nerdy, sweet, bubbly, innocent, and cute side is itching to be unleashed in this girl. But she only shows the full extent of this side to those she's super close to.
conversations.prefix: Adorkable Sweetheart:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Because she's been lectured for her poor social skills her whole life, she's developed an inferiority complex and keeps to herself. She also tends to be self-deprecating and when her insecurity hits hard, it sends her away in tears.
conversations.prefix: Shy and Insecure:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: She wants to use her shy, sweet, and innocent aura to her advantage. What character type is more shy, sweet, and innocent than an ingenue? But will her insecurity send her off in tears before intermission?
conversations.prefix: Successfully play the Ingenue:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Er.. what's happening now? You're trying your best to keep up but... Huh??
conversations.prefix: Clueless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Her imaginative nature allows her to generally think of ideas fairly quickly, especially on things she's an expert in, such as theatre.
conversations.prefix: Quick-Thinker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: powerful singer with a lower range
conversations.prefix: singer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: she can memorise things quickly
conversations.prefix: memorisation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shy when she doesn't have a script
conversations.prefix: shy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: she wants to be famous
conversations.prefix: famous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This character is a... mediocre actor at best. Unfortunately, her mother is a multi-millionaire and wants nothing but the best for her daughter and her musical aspirations.
conversations.prefix: Silver Spoon:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Forget a line? Who cares. Stage fright? Never heard of her. Any problem can be solved if you're a gift from God himself.
conversations.prefix: Confident:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This character is convinced that their every move is perfect and needs no correction whatsoever. Ten out of ten for self-assurance, but I'm not sure their director feels the same way...
conversations.prefix: Confident:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: All this character wants to do is get famous (and hopefully rich), no matter the costs.
conversations.prefix: Up In Lights:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ever since Daniel was five (5) He loved acting...But was never good at it.  
  
  Years of Drama classes, and he's still terrible. But, he's not going to stop trying until he's known as "The most amazing male actor this country has ever seen"
  
  This is his big break...
conversations.prefix: Top Actor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What an excellent leader Daniel is, he'll lead this play right into the top 10 worsts play in the century- Oh....Uh...Well...Not really a good thing..Welp...It is today!
conversations.prefix: A leader:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dylan will do anything for attention! No matter how impacts her or others, any attention is good attention to her.
conversations.prefix: always needs attention:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jessica, was a girl Daniel knew in drama class. She was a top student, Daniel was in love her. But jessica said she only dates real actors.
  So now, when Daniel is famous and she isn't HE CAN RUB IT IN HER HIDEOUS FACE.
conversations.prefix: rub it in jessica's faceeeeeee: