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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: The Park: Under threat from motorway expansion
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fog machine: its pretty reliable
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Thunder, lightning and other effects: Its like wingdigs for the theatre!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sound system remote console: Operate the desk from anywhere
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lights rig: A rainbow of possibilities
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pyrotechnics: Turn up the heat...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Green smoke: Nothing says "romantic moment" like a guff of green smoke
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lights remote: Get the supers trooping 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pay homage to Abba: who doesnt love an Abba tune
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Deliver some lines in verse: Its time to rhyme
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Finish one another’s sentences: This is a two person goal
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Perform some physical comedy: You know the moment calls for it
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perform a daring stunt: if not now, then when?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Draw attention to an overlooked social issue: what is art if it can not change lives
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dazzle them with some impromptu humour: It might not be in the script - but the script is thin anyway
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Upstage the lead: You deserve some glory too
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grab some extra stage time: Keep eyes on you that bit longer
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Invoke Shakespeare: Work in some quotes
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Reference some classic children’s films: wizard of oz, mary poppins, bednobs and broomsticks, Nanny McFee - sprinkle some greatness
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Borrow quotes from Star Wars: Act or do not act.  There is no try.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Introduce an unexpected plot twist.: We are all professionals. They can roll with it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sabotage a rival’s scene: Hey, its a competative sport
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Impress Timmy’s mother by bolstering the kid: Treat him, spoil him, make him look good - you know she controls the lights and sound, right?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Introduce a slightly supernatural theme: what this play lacks is "spooky"
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Make a comment on President Trump: keep it topical, keep it relevant
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Champion political correctness: Make a statement. Show your woke
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Work in some fabulous costume changes: Dress to impress.  Repeat.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Its not dramatic enough. Ham it up a little: Its not over-acting.  It is projecting and creating empathy
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Just remember, a talent scout may be watching.  Give them something memorable to watch.: You are bigger than this.  Show them your full dramatic range.  Who cares if you need to ad lib
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Raymond Cudwick- Critic: Theatre critic for the local rag - I mean quality newspaper - makes his was backstage asking for an interview.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Miriam Webb - audience: Miriam has had too much gin and not enough tonic.  She begins to heckle.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sam Castro: 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.from: human
conversations.value: rehearsal space: The rehearsal area of the local theatre.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Failed Singer: You're crap at singing, but at least they let you be in the chorus.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Determined: You're willing to do anything as long as it gets you to progress.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bad at everything: You're not the most skilled... at anything, really.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Make it Perfect: You want the show to be the best it can be. Or at least better than last rehearsal.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Last Minute Stand-In: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Flirty: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Gabby: You love to talk. And talk. And talk. Unfortunately, others don't always want to listen. Some would even call you annoying.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Don't Let Them Know: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Retired Method Actor: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Sincere and Expressive: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Stuck in the past: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Prove his relevance: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Child Actor... sort of...: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Childish Charm: You have the ability -- with an innocent remark or a dimpled smile -- to melt the hearts of those observing.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Easily Distracted: Your short attention span is a cause of frustration for all the adults around you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Puppy!: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: not just "part" of the stage crew: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Typecast: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Prepared to be underprepared: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rude under pressure: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Improvisation artist: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Out of resources: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Ensemble, my patootie! : 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.from: human
conversations.value: Megamania : 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dance Like Nobody's Watching:  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.from: human
conversations.value: Quick and Nimble:  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.from: human
conversations.value: They're...Looking At Me:  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.from: human
conversations.value: Name In Lights:  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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Janitorial Prowess: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Something: dyjlk
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Little Rusty: I guess that's what happens when you haven't done anything in 30 years
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Reclaim Youth: Relive the Good Ol' Days and find your way back into the spotlight.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Let's Try This Again: Prove yourself and avoid giving up on your dreams a second time!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Little Rusty: I suppose that's what happens when you haven't had any kind of theatrical experience for the last few decades. Or ever.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dreams of Drama: Passion and ambition have got to count for something, right?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dreamer: Idealistic, creative, imaginative, often seems to be off in her own world. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adorkable Sweetheart: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shy and Insecure: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Successfully play the Ingenue: 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.from: human
conversations.value: Clueless: Er.. what's happening now? You're trying your best to keep up but... Huh??
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quick-Thinker: Her imaginative nature allows her to generally think of ideas fairly quickly, especially on things she's an expert in, such as theatre.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: singer: powerful singer with a lower range
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: memorisation: she can memorise things quickly
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: shy: Shy when she doesn't have a script
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: famous: she wants to be famous
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Silver Spoon: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Confident: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Confident: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: Up In Lights: All this character wants to do is get famous (and hopefully rich), no matter the costs.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Top Actor: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: A leader: 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.from: gpt
conversations.value: always needs attention: Dylan will do anything for attention! No matter how impacts her or others, any attention is good attention to her.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: rub it in jessica's faceeeeeee: 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.