Reginald Carter, The Sacrificial Playwright<br/>Location: Theatre<br/>Tagged: The audience<br/><br/>It was only a few moments after the shenanigans behind the curtain were done and over with that they were being drawn open once more, the second stage of the play ready to go. All the players for this scene were already in position, and as the lights above fell down upon them, and the expectant gaze of the audience was upon them, they came to life.<br/><br/>Many "Background actors" were just sitting around, presumably in meditation or prayer. The action of the scene tended to occur around them, with the actors being well-trained, and showing nor eal reaction to any of the goings-on.<br/><br/>Highlights of the second part of the stage include the titular Basket-headed Monk being chastised for not taking his duties to the temple seriously, and for choosing tow ear an outdated garb (the basket) that was no longer in conventional use by the monks.<br/><br/>Their is also one part near the end of the act wherein the Monk, still without a proper name, is told that he needs to leave the monastery and think about what it truly is he wants to do with his life, as being a monk may not be the right life for him.<br/><br/>This sort of rejection leads him to question a man, whom appears to be just a plain farmer, what does he do when he's sad and needs to think about something long and hard?<br/><br/>The answer, of course, is to go to a tavern!<br/><br/>***<br/><br/>Their would be another brief intermission, during which time, the next scene would be set up. This next set is quite elaborately done, with an actual bar and stools brought out onto the stage, complete with a shelf of liquor, and glasses and such. Hell, their are even some trestle tables and chairs, occupied by people dressed as commoners and engaging in card games, and drinking contests.<br/><br/>To say that Reginald went all out on his performances would be an understatement. This is partly why people love him and his work so dearly; his dedication to making the scenes as believable as possible could, applied to other subjects, be adequately described as "zealotry".<br/><br/>Highlights (beyond the ludicrous attention to detail) include the Basket-Headed Monk drinking wine while maintaining the basket upon his head, much to the skepticism and disbelief of both actors and play patrons alike. The man has skills.<br/><br/>The scene, despite the distractions, focuses mostly on the Monk talking with the bartender and working through what it is he wants to do. Which is, apparently, to pursue this noble and elegant woman that had caught his attention by not paying attention to him (Ironically enough).<br/><br/>Another intermission would follow at the close of that scene, with the man in the mask and elegant suit coming out once more to intone, "A ten minute intermission will follow. On behalf of all of us humble actors, we give you our thanks, for casting your gaze upon our stage. The fourth act, and then the final, fifth act, will be coming along shortly."