Producer's Pet (kasen03 & felidae36)
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				Title: <strong>Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-03-2009, 00:39:03</strong>
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				At the east end of the sprawling city - in one of the older and abit run down 'burbs one of the local theatre groups was gearing up for their spring show.&nbsp; Although it was November - they were posting Audition Calls for the Shakespeare play of "Twelfth Night".<br><br>To attract a crowd, the postings were also shared with the local school board - so that they'd be posted in the local high-schools as well as the one college - even though it was across town.&nbsp; The show's producers and director wanted a mix of cast - both the usual experienced people but also the new young crowd - the people who would form the backbone of the production company tomorrow.&nbsp; Of course when you are young - everyone wants to play the starring role.. and it's hard to tell a teenager that no.. the lead role will go to someone stronger - with more experience.&nbsp; But there are plenty of roles - especially in Shakespeare.. and bringing out a cross-section of actors was the goal.<br><br>And did it ever work.&nbsp; Ranging in age from 16 to 60 - nearly a hundred people signed up for auditions.&nbsp; The producer had planned for overflow, and two extra days of auditions were put into place.&nbsp; And thus started the long process.. every actor who set up an audition coming into the small booked room (the previous show was still using the rehearsal unit - T-N had started auditions early due to their cast size) to give their monologue.. their 5 minutes they had to impress the panel.<br><br><hr> Stefan sat behind the panel.&nbsp; He was on the farthest edge, and compared with the panel - stood out the most.&nbsp; He was in his mid thirties.. alittle overweight..out of shape.&nbsp; He was also the non-theatre person.. in a row filled with past actors and directors.&nbsp; As producer he brought the organization to the show.. the Director and Stage Manager and Board Representative..they can bring artistic merit.&nbsp; He glanced down at his page.. he had already been at this for 2 days.. and seen everything from the young dreams he knew was his eventual duty to crush.. to the people who came out of nowhere who blew the panel away.&nbsp; "We ready for the next one?&nbsp; Looks like another young girl..reading for Viola.."<br><br>"Well.. I think we have our Viola... but she may make a good Maria.. or one of the servants.. go let her in, Stef."<br><br>Stefan nodded to the director, and went to the door to motion in the next auditionee..
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>22-03-2009, 01:39:51</strong>
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				Katie was nervous, her sweaty hands trembling as she held on to the crumpled script.&nbsp; Even though she had the lines memorized, she kept looking at the words, while activity whirled around in the crowded hallway filled with hopefuls who wanted to be part of the annual Shakespeare festival show.&nbsp; She drew in a deep breath, working on calming her nerves, aware that her turn is coming up soon, as the numbers being called is coming close to hers.<br><br>Checking that her long, black hair is still neatly braided without a strand out of place, she glanced casually at a makeshift mirror that someone had hurriedly prop up in a corner.&nbsp; She can see her petite frame, clad in a long, khaki skirt matched with a pale yellow peasant blouse with bell-shaped sleeves. She straightened her shoulders and forced herself to smile.<br><br>She is a freshman in the nearby college, and her roommate, who had discovered her interests in acting, had suggested that she should try to get a part in this play.&nbsp; She wanted to be part of the group, even willing to take any kind of role.&nbsp; She felt she needed this extra activity to keep her occupied as she already feel homesick when it was only November.<br><br>She turned around when she heard her number and her name being called out.&nbsp; She followed the voice and entered a large room, where a center area had been cleared to make some makeshift stage.&nbsp; In front of it, are chairs scattered in an informal horseshoe pattern, where men and women wearing distinguished looking tags around their necks, sat or stand in different poses.&nbsp; <br><br>The director, one of the few faces she recognized, gestured for her to move towards the center.&nbsp; “This is it,” she thought to herself, as she confidently glided towards it, feeling the pulse of adrenaline and excitement inside her, harvesting it so she can give what she believes is her rightful talent.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-03-2009, 05:14:29</strong>
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				Stefan returned to his chair.&nbsp; The director took the time to introduce the panel.. Stacey the Stage Manager.. Greg the Board rep.. herself..Heather..the director..and finally the man on the end - Stefan the producer.<br><br>Stefan's eyes met with Katie.. not a casual glance.. eyes locking for a moment.<br><br>The audition then went on.&nbsp; Heather asked Katie to just be calm.. take a moment..and do the piece she had prepared for them.&nbsp; As she performed, the SM, Board, and Director all took notes.&nbsp; Stefan just leaned forward, his eyes in rapt attention of Katie.. glancing up and down.. and trying to put down all of the errant thoughts crossing his mind as he watched.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>22-03-2009, 05:40:57</strong>
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				Katie took centerstage, a picture of calm as she listened attentively when the director introduced everybody.&nbsp; She gave every person a warm smile, even though it faltered a bit when her eyes locked with an older, distinguished-looking gentleman.&nbsp; She vaguely heard the title Producer, as she can feel his eyes on her, intense, speculative.<br><br>She forced herself to glance away, focusing on the directions, as she blanked her mind to everything else and pulled herself into the role.&nbsp; She delivered her lines without error, and felt that sensation of relief when it was over.&nbsp; The faces of her audience were impassive, noncommittal, revealing nothing of what they thought of her performance.&nbsp; Almost as if compelled to, she once again glanced back at the Producer, feeling the burden of his stare,.&nbsp; He was eyeing her boldly, almost possessively, and she shivered lightly under the weight of it.<br><br>She expressed her thanks for the opportunity and hurriedly left the room.&nbsp; She gathered her belongings and proceeded to the front of the building, checking her watch to see how long she had to wait before her roommate will pick her up.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-03-2009, 05:58:01</strong>
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				Those quick few minutes changed the course.&nbsp; Of course immediately following was another audition.. then another.. all afternoon.&nbsp; Katie was a needle in the haystack.&nbsp; Her roommate picked her up.. and spent the time badgering.. "How did you do..so did you get the starring part?" just lots of questions all the way home.&nbsp; At least nervous butterlies was a different feeling then the loneliness of being so far from home.<br><br><hr>Katie's audition went well.. although she was still young.&nbsp; And bringing depth to a character - something required for the main role..only comes with age and experience.&nbsp; As unfair it was.. the cards were stacked against her.&nbsp; However when it came time to start considering the other roles, Stefan spoke out to putting Katie for Maria.&nbsp; The director had originally figured on an older woman for the role.. but as they talked, they managed to sway.. and Katie was ear-marked. Plus she'd do double duty as some peasants for when they needed extra bodies for the street scenes.<br><br>When all of the auditions were completed..and all the roles done - it was up to the producer to contact the people..and either give them the bad news.. or the good.&nbsp; <br><br><hr>Days after the audition.. fingernail biting days later.. the phone in her dorm-room rings.&nbsp; Her roommate looks over across the single room "Oh yea.. some strange old Stefan guy called and left a message..umm..I erased it tho.." having long forgotten the audition for the 'crisis of the day'<br><br>The phone rings again..and when answered... the other end is the same 'strange old guy'.&nbsp; "Hi.. I'm Stefan.. the producer for Twelfth Night.&nbsp; Is Katie there?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>22-03-2009, 15:38:58</strong>
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				After the audition, the days went turtle-slow for Katie, as she seesawed between emotions of “I was good, I should at least get a small part” to “It was horrible.&nbsp; What was I thinking?”&nbsp; It didn’t help that her roommate’s constant barrage of optimistic encouragement is starting to grate on her nerves, plus the irritating hints that she should go out more instead of moping inside the room all the time.<br><br>After spending a late afternoon at the library, Katie entered their quaint little dorm room, loaded with books.&nbsp; Her roommate lounged in their only couch, her head buried in some girlie magazine, piped out about some phone call from a guy named Stefan.&nbsp; The name rang a bell in Katie’s mind, but before she can connect her mental dots, the phone rang.<br><br>She hurriedly crossed the room, and picked up the phone, while dumping her books to a nearby chair.&nbsp; When a masculine cultured voice identified himself, Katie felt her heart jumped a beat, and her pulse started to race.&nbsp; In a breathless voice, she tried to hide her excitement,&nbsp; “Yes, this is Katie speaking.&nbsp; Hi, Stefan. I was waiting for this call.”&nbsp; She inwardly groaned at that statement, feeling foolish and gauche, as she waited for a response on the other line.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-03-2009, 23:59:05</strong>
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				Stefan could hear the enthusiasm.. and abit of the youthful hope in her voice.&nbsp; He started going through the pat script he had for the callbacks.<br><br>"First off.. we all want to thank you for taking the time to audition.&nbsp; We love having new faces come out, and it's so encouraging to see so many people excited about these roles. ".. ooh great.. it sounds like a let'down speech.<br><br>"We had alot of girls come out for the role of Fiona.. okay.. I'll just cut to the chase."<br><br>A pause.. of course..there had to be a pause..<br><br>"I can't give you the role of Fiona.&nbsp; But we were hoping you would accept one of the other roles.&nbsp; I know you didn't audition for it, but we would like to see you come back for the role of Maria.&nbsp; I know it's a smaller role, but it would give you a very good exposure."<br><br>Stefan took a breath.. at this point it was either tears or enthusiasm.&nbsp; One of the crappy jobs of bring producer are crushing all the dreams of the starlette wannabes.. but the ones who were alittle wiser.. or more realistic.. would take the smaller roles to get the exposure and practice to climb their way up.<br><br>"Katie?"
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				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>23-03-2009, 02:44:17</strong>
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				Katie tried to regulate her breathing as she listened to Stefan, clutching the phone as if it was a lifeline.&nbsp; She can barely hear his voice over the pounding in her ears, as both nervousness and excitement battled inside her.<br><br>When she heard the part that she didn’t get the role of Fiona, her heart almost plummeted to her feet, that she almost didn’t catch his next statement of another audition.&nbsp; Hope bubbled quickly to the fore as she try to suppress the grin that spread across her face.&nbsp; She folded one hand in a fist and pumped it&nbsp; in a quiet moment of jubilation.<br><br>When Stefan finished with her name, she took a deep breath, trying not to let enthusiasm make her sound like a total idiot on the phone.&nbsp; ‘Oh, yes, sir.&nbsp; I would love to have the chance to audition for Maria.&nbsp; If you can tell me, the time and day, I’ll make sure, I’ll be there.”&nbsp; And then, as if she can’t help herself, she added, “Oh, and thank you so much for this opportunity.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-03-2009, 03:36:09</strong>
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				Stefan chuckled..<br><br>"Oh.. no..you didn't hear me.. this isn't another audition.. we want to consider you for the part - if you'll take it.&nbsp; Just come down to the rehearsal unit this Saturday.. be there for 1.&nbsp; We have a read-through... I'll have your paperwork and stuff.. you can expect to be done by 6 or 7"<br><br>He chuckles...&nbsp; the enthusiastic ones make it all worth-while.<br><br>Of course now there is the problem of how to get there.. the rehearsal unit is about a hour long bus-ride away.. with two transfers.&nbsp; &nbsp;The odd day her roommate promised to see if her boyfriend would give Katie a ride.. but right now.. well.. they are on the rocks..<br><br>But.. this is it.. an acting part..and not the major role..but a decent minor role..with lines. 
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				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>23-03-2009, 05:05:04</strong>
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				“Great…Sure, I will be there.&nbsp; Thank you again.” She babbled as she hanged up the phone.&nbsp; She did a little twirl across the room, causing her roommate to eye her suspiciously.&nbsp; “I got a part in the play.”&nbsp; Katie announced, her smile infectious.<br><br>The days between that night and Saturday flew by and it wasn’t until Friday evening that Katie realized her dilemma.&nbsp; When she asked if her roommate can drop her off at the rehearsal unit, Elena, her roommate, did not refuse.&nbsp; What she did not count on was that since it’s a weekend, Elena would not be coming back at the dorm until Monday morning, usually preferring to drive home to see her folks.&nbsp; That would mean she would have to figure a way out in how to get back to the college campus.<br><br>Still, she did not allow this little dilemma to bother her, as she threw a city map and a bus schedule in her purse, hopping into Elena’s sporty Mazda6.&nbsp; Clad in a pair of dark blue jeans and an off-white sweater, her feet clad in white sandals, she was so excited she could barely sit still during the drive.&nbsp; <br><br>She got to the rehearsal unit just in time, and waited with the rest of the potential cast milling around the lobby, for somebody in-charge to tell them what to do.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-03-2009, 13:20:34</strong>
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				There was a mixture of age.. mixture of genders.. everyone milling about.. some people in the corner from music theatre were busy singing.. it was just so alive.. so happy.<br><br>Eventually the Stage Manager came out and lead everyone into the rehearsal room. She introduced herself again as Stacey.. lead everyone past a table where Stefan sat..handing out forms and getting people to sign for their copies of the scripts.. then over to where a huge circle of chairs were put.<br><br>All the actors and actresses sat in the large circle.. the Director taking over.. leading the reading with bascially reading the play..everyone reading their part.&nbsp; <br><br>Meanwhile..Stefan puttered about behind Katie.. tending to the forms, and then moving over to unpack and layout some munchies for the break.<br><br>Eventually the group broke.. there were lots of other young actresses Katie's age for her to gossip and titter with.. some of the older actors were hunks.. definitely the focus of attention.&nbsp; Hours seemed to melt away..and then it was done.&nbsp; There was a tenative rehearsal schedule for the first couple weeks posted.. who was needed what day.. and then people started to go.&nbsp; After those who had to run home to their kids or what not.. Stefan called out..<br><br>"Anyone need a ride to the subway?&nbsp; I'm heading out.. have a couple seats free... I'm going west."
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				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>24-03-2009, 03:30:46</strong>
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				Katie had a blast.&nbsp; She loved the energy, the excitement, of a group, coming together.&nbsp; Although slightly reserved by nature, she was able to make a few tentative friends among the female cast members, eagerly listening to the Stage Manager with instructions, on schedules and rules, and everything that is necessary to organize a big group like them.&nbsp; During the reading, she was a little bit nervous with her few lines, but she felt she did well.&nbsp; <br><br>With all the different activities, time flew, and before Katie realized, the first day of rehearsal is over.&nbsp; It wasn’t until she heard Stefan’s voice, the producer, calling out if anybody needed a ride to the subway, did she remember that she has no ride home.<br><br>Immediately, she raised her hand, walking forward to the older gentleman,&nbsp; hurriedly exclaiming, “Me”.&nbsp; While struggling to put the different paperwork in her purse, she stopped in front of Stefan, and with a slightly breathless voice,&nbsp; said. “I would appreciate a lift to the subway, or a bus stop where I can grab some transportation back to the college campus.&nbsp; You are a life-saver.”&nbsp; She gave him a thankful smile, as she barely noticed the room quickly emptying out.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-03-2009, 06:17:35</strong>
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				He smiled.. "Umm.. sorry..I can't remember your name.. I'm horrible with names..and there are so many" he gave a smile.."The college?&nbsp; I live over by there.. on Fairfax.&nbsp; If you want.. instead of the subway I could just drop you off on the way.. "<br><br>Another guy comes over for a ride to the subway..but he's going North.. not west.. so the plan is made.<br><br>Stefan needs to take alittle time to gather up all the paperwork.. scripts for the one or two who couldn't make it..the various waver forms that were signed.. and he talks with the Director and Stage Manager abit before he ready to go.<br><br>"Katie.. and Matt.." remembering after being told a second time.. "How are you two liking this?&nbsp; Pretty exciting huh?&nbsp; I mean..I'm not from a theatre background..but I'm just the producer.. as long as I'm busy making up forms and stuff.. they are happy."<br><br>He walks them out to a van.. the back seats have been removed and it's filled with even more stuff.. although it's a mixture of theatre stuff and what looks like toy guitars - Rockband gear.&nbsp; Matt offers the front seat to Katie.. since he's getting out at the Subway.. and the drive is reasonably quick.. 5 minutes by car to the subway.. and then a half-hour drive back to the college (which beats the hour plus on the bus)<br><br>It's abit of a nervous quiet.. until Stefan looks over.. "You know I was up all morning prepping for that silly thing..I think I forgot lunch." it was now just past 6.. "Mind if we stop and pick up subs on the way or something?&nbsp; I'm not going to get you in trouble for having you out late.. am I?" he jokes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>27-03-2009, 04:46:57</strong>
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				Katie was so pleased with her luck.&nbsp; The producer, Stefan that is, is not just going to drop her off the subway but actually will take her up to the college campus.&nbsp; There was also another guy, Matt, who needed a ride, and while waiting for Stefan to be ready, he and Katie indulged in some chitchat about the events of the day.<br><br>Finally when almost everybody is gone, they followed Stefan to a van.&nbsp; Katie rode shotgun per Matt’s insistence.&nbsp; The subway entrance turned out to be relatively near and Matt got out, leaving Katie alone with the older gentleman.<br><br>For a moment, Katie was slightly uncomfortable, realizing she had actually invited herself to a ride with an almost total stranger. Still she mentally argued to herself, that this is okay because he is part of the theatre group.&nbsp; When Stefan suggested to stop and get sandwiches, she politely nodded her head, eager for the distraction.<br><br>“Sure, I don’t mind.&nbsp; I mean, if you are starved, you definitely need to eat.”&nbsp; She caught herself, realizing she is sort of babbling, and gave his bright smile.&nbsp; “No, I won’t get in trouble for being late.&nbsp; My roommate is always gone during the weekends.” She unwittingly revealed.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-03-2009, 05:38:23</strong>
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				He smiled.. "I'm lucky to work from home.. so it's alright if I'm out late.. plus with theatre.. once we get close it just gets crazy..trying to keep on top of things."<br><br>They drove abit more.. Stefan reveals that he never really intended to get involved with theatre.. he has no interest in ever being on stage.&nbsp; A friend needed a hand.. helped out..and one thing lead to another.. the theatre always needs people to keep them organized.<br><br>From there conversation turns to how Stefan can't imagine how actors do it.. you know...go on stage.. be someone else.. pretend to be the wife.. lover.. enemy.. of a total stranger.&nbsp; The conversation dips into love.. kissing and intimacy..then Stefan blushes.. apologising for going there.. he didn't want to offend Katie.<br><br>He then asks what she thinks about it.. since Katie's character has a small intimate scene in the play.. how she handles it.. mentally.. how do you kiss someone with the emotion to convince an audience..and yet it's just 'work'..so to speak.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>01-04-2009, 21:47:38</strong>
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				Stefan was a talker, Katie discovered, and she was fine with that.&nbsp; His easy chatter went a long way in putting her at ease.&nbsp; She listened attentively as he bantered about how he got into a theatre and all, and the information fascinated her.<br><br>Katie knew early that she loves being on stage, ever since she witnessed her first live stage play.&nbsp; But here is a man who is into the same world but with different motivations.&nbsp; It was like discovering new things, and she enjoyed the conversation.<br><br>When Stefan started talking about characterizations, Katie noticed the blushed and the embarrassed quality of his tone.&nbsp; When he directly asked her a question on how she would handle such a scene, it never occurred to her to lie or even cover up.&nbsp; Maybe it was the sincerity in the question that threw her off.<br><br>“Well, imagination goes a long way in helping me to act.&nbsp; I really try to get into the character’s mind.”&nbsp; Then she paused, as if debating to continue.&nbsp; “But to be honest, I’ve never done an actual kiss on stage.&nbsp; I’m a little worried about it, but I’d like to think I can handle it.” <br><br>As soon as the words came up, she realized her error.&nbsp; She is talking to the producer of the show.&nbsp; She should not give him any excuse to think that she is unsuitable to the part, so she tried to cover her error by adding. “I’m pretty professional about acting, I’m sure, there will be no problems.” <br>
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				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-04-2009, 23:54:27</strong>
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				He looked over.. "It's alright, Katie.. we know that.. you don't have as much experience on stage.. afterall if you don't have experience.. how are you ever going to get any unless people give you a chance.&nbsp; I just mean.." he pauses.. blushing.. "I can understand getting into character and stuff.. I used to play game.s.you know..dungeons and dragons and all that when I was a ki..err..when I was younger.."<br><br>He pauses..suddenly feeling very old.. heck this girl is young enough to be his daughter... and he was reminiscing..<br><br>"Anyways.. I can understand getting into character..but that was just.. talking and dice.. it wasn't..you know..on stage.. with people watching.&nbsp; And it doesn't just have to be a kiss.. like it has to be convincing.. you know... I just.." he looked over.."I couldn't do what you guys do..but that's okay.. my role is just to make sure you have a stage and costumes and sets.. you hafta do the hard stuff of acting."
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				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 01:20:05</strong>
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				Every word that Stefan is saying is slowly hammering at Katie’s own confidence.&nbsp; She has never thought about her new role much, but now that the topic has been brought, she realized that she might be slightly over her head.&nbsp; She continued to paste the confident smile on her face, nodding her head politely as Stefan continued to ramble on.<br><br>Finally, not being able to take more of it, she did what she usually do in times like this.&nbsp; Take the focus away from her and put it in the other person.&nbsp; “No.&nbsp; I think your job is more difficult.&nbsp; As actors, all we have to do is show up, practice and perform, while you have to juggle everything so that things go smoothly.&nbsp; That’s a lot of stuff to organize and manage.&nbsp; If its me, I would have no clue where to start.”<br>
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				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-04-2009, 06:45:52</strong>
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				Stefan could sense he was putting her at ease..but as he tried to explain more how what she did was incredible.. it only seemed to make things worse.&nbsp; Thankfully she changed the subject.<br><br>"Oh.. it's easy.. well.. I think so.&nbsp; I think we're just wired differently."&nbsp; He switched the topic to a totally neutral one, which didn't last long.. since they were pulling into the dorms.&nbsp; "Ummm.. you don't take the bus to rehearsals..do you?&nbsp; I mean.. that must take forever." He pursed his lips.. "I'd not mind giving you a lift..although I often go half an hour early..we have production meetings before some rehearsals..&nbsp; And sometimes I don't go at all..but..if you want.." he reaches to scrawl down his cell number.&nbsp; "You have my email.. it was on that big one that went out.. just email me before a rehearsal..and I don't mind giving lifts."<br><br><hr><br>And did he ever not mind.&nbsp; He turned basically into her taxi - driving her to and from each rehearsal.&nbsp; Sometimes they would take others to the subway first.. then drive home.&nbsp; Once a month he would have to go in early for a production meeting..but a half hour early is still better then a one hour bus ride.<br><br>He tried to keep away from conversations that made her uncomfy.. in time she got to know more about him.&nbsp; Divorced.. had a daughter who lived with her mom.&nbsp; He worked from home - was a consultant but right now was taking some time off.&nbsp; He did the theatre as a way to express his creative side and connect with people..although in some ways he craved the controls that being a producer allowed.. the scheduling..the budgeting.<br><br>Then one day.. Katie had a rough rehearsal.&nbsp; They had finally gotten around to her 'intimate' scene.. and she had botched it.&nbsp; It wasn't bad..it was just inexperienced.. however the director who was coming off of a bad day really laid into Katie.&nbsp; Stefan knew how upset it made Katie.. he could see the 'strong' face she put on..and knew that she was a quivering mess underneath.&nbsp; Since Katie wasn't needed for the second half of the rehearsal.. at the break he spoke up.. "I have some errends to run.. I'm not going to be staying the entire time." and then caught Katie's eye.. giving her an 'out' to get out of the rehearsal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>07-04-2009, 05:27:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It had been a horrible day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Everybody seems to be just off, and the director was on a warpath.&nbsp; It was just Katie’s luck, that it is the day for her “intimate” scene to be rehearsed for the first time.&nbsp; She and her partner struggled through but there was no chemistry and plenty of awkwardness, and the director just decided to let off steam by ripping at them.<br><br>Katie was able to keep a professional demeanor through the tirade, but it was a struggle, and it didn’t help one bit, when looking at her fellow actor, the kid was in the same boat.&nbsp; When their part was done, she can only dragged her embarrassed self to a corner, only to hear Stefan mentioning that if she wants she can leave with him.<br><br>God bless his heart, she thought.&nbsp; She knew it was cowardly, but she just needed to be away, so she can put herself together.&nbsp; She gave Stefan a grateful smile, gathered her things, and followed him out to the hallway.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-04-2009, 05:32:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Stefan smiled and helped her into the van.<br><br>He got in, and started it up.. "Wow..rough day huh?&nbsp; I don't really have anything to do.. but I could see the director wasn't about to take pity on any of the actors today..so I thought it was the least I could do." he smiles.. starting to pull out of the parking lot. "Want to stop for ice cream or something at the DQ?&nbsp; I can treat..it's okay.. I know it's hard.. school..&nbsp; parents.. I was there once." he smiles.. driving through the crappy weather outside.. although it did make the van itself feel all that more warm and cozy.. and safe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>felidae36</strong> on <strong>10-04-2009, 01:39:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Katie gave Stefan a weak smile at his obvious attempt to sympathize with her current state of mind.&nbsp; She nodded in agreement to his ice cream offer, thinking, what the heck, she needs something to soothe her frazzled nerves.<br><br>“Thanks.” she said softly, her eyes on the road.&nbsp; “Yeah, it has been a rough day, and ice cream sounds like a wonderful idea.”&nbsp; She settled for quiet until Stefan made a turn into a nearby strip mall and parked the car.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Producer's Pet (kasen03 &amp; felidae36)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-04-2009, 04:47:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Stefan parked and went into the DQ with Katie.&nbsp; He insisted on paying ("You're just a student afterall..and I have a job..let me pay!") and they retreat back out to the car, since there are a bunch of teenagers hanging out making a racket and generally being.. teens.<br><br>Sitting in the van, Stefan enjoys his treat, looking over to Katie. "Ooh..you're dripping" he giggles, reaching over with a napkin to wipe some cream up from her lips and chin.&nbsp; He pauses, smiling, then sits back.<br><br>"What was so hard?&nbsp; Why was the director being so rough to you?" Stefan asks.. the topic back to the acting.
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