Act 20. The Decision.

[lme_leadingman]

It's been discussed, and the decision has been made that "Sleeping Beauty" will be our first major production. I trust that many of you are familiar with the story, but if you aren't, there are copies available in the library, or you can come see me and I will loan you a script

Comments

[sho_stopper]

Aaaaah! I love Sleeping Beauty! It's magical! It's adventurous! And the heroine is a lovely princess!

Are you planning on auditioning too or just directing? I can see you as a prince as much as I don't want to.

[lme_leadingman]

I'm pleased to see that someone is enthusiastic about the play. Does this mean you'll be auditioning, Mogami-san?

Hmm... I suppose it all depends on how things turn out. If the other cast and production crew members think that I should fill a role, then it would be rude of me not to oblige.

[sho_stopper]

[Really, really wants to, but she's not sure she likes the idea of Ren being there. Judging her. In his fair but brutally cruel way.] I... I might give it a shot. But it could be hard if girls with actual experience being princesses try out. Maybe I can be a godmother.

I'm sure you'd do well in any part you play. You'd be a damn good scary dragon.

[lme_leadingman]

[Sorry so slow replying.]

Are there any princesses on the island?

Even so, the person with the most real-life experience for a role is not the one who automatically gets the part. Some directors prefer taking fresh approaches to their scripts, rather than sticking with tried but true interpretations. That doesn't mean taking risks is always a good thing, but if you wanted to audition for the part of the princess, or the wicked fairy, or even the prince, I see no reason why you shouldn't. I think you would do better to audition for a part you're genuinely interested in than the one you think you'd fit the best, especially if you dislike the obvious choice.

[There's just the slightest hint of sarcasm, it's as if he knows.] Thank you for saying so, Mogami-san.

[deathly_origami]

Good luck with everything, Mr. Ren! I'm sure the play will turn out smashing!

[lme_leadingman]

Thank you very much for the vote of confidence.

[captureherheart]

Sleeping Beauty . . . It seems strange, but the entire story is pretty fresh in my head.

[lme_leadingman]

Hmm... that's interesting. Perhaps you've been in a production of Sleeping Beauty before? If not, maybe you watched a film or read a book on the subject shortly before coming here.

If you can recall the story that vividly, however, I suspect that you reviewed it a great many times. As an actor, I've had to approach scripts from different angles, and as a result of such study, the scripts and roles become engrained in one's subconscious...

[captureherheart]

Maybe we did a school play recently. I'd ask Sakura, but . . . I haven't seen her around lately.

. . .

Um. Yeah. That makes sense. I'm guessing if I did participate in a play, they made me be a main character. I remember most of the 'hero swooping in' scenes pretty well.

[king_of_thunder]

... "Sleeping Beauty".

Tch.

[lme_leadingman]

Do you not approve of our decision... Ren?

[king_of_thunder]

Is it that hard to notice?

[lme_leadingman]

On the contrary, your discomfort was extremely obvious. Is there a reason why?

[lme_leadingman]

If you're interested in acting, then I believe auditioning would be beneficial Even if you fail to receive a role, it will be good practice - teaching you how to think about a character and portraying those thoughts through words and movements in front of an audience.