Video; UN: SweetDee

[agiantbird]

[Dee appears on the feed, sitting in the parlor of a surprisingly fancy-looking house. She has a beer on the table, which she quickly sips before starting. In the background, an ostrich warbles to itself and pecks at a white chaise lounge.]

Okay, so I was just hanging out here, drinking the worst beer I've had in my entire life, when I started thinking...

[She pauses to drink more of her beer, putting one finger up in the air as she tosses her head back and chugs it down, draining more than half of it in one hit. Yeah, she's just going to make her viewers wait a few seconds because she needs more of that disgusting beer.]

Gross.

[She winces.]

Anyway, I started thinking about how great it'd be to produce and direct a play of some kind. I'm not sure what it'll be about yet, but it could be fun to do a show. So now I guess I want to know if some of you guys might be interested in... I don't know... getting in on this?

[She waves her hand dismissively at the Omni, a small smile appearing on her face.]

Now I bet you're looking at me, and you're like, 'but Dee! I don't know how to act! I couldn't possibly be in your amazing play!' And you know what? I hear you, guys, and I'm gonna tell you that that's okay!

[Her grin grows wider, and she points to herself using both hands.]

Because I'm a professional actor, and I'm willing to teach you a few things and help you along the way! But, of course, my help isn't going to be free, and I'm gonna want to trade my time for beer and shit that'll go towards the play.

So if you have a story you'd like to see adapted, let me know. Tell me about the story, the characters, and why you like it. Just... nothing too nerdy or boring, okay? I want this to be fun, not a geek-fest.

Obviously, I won't be taking any auditions yet because I don't have a story, but let me know if you want to be involved in something exciting and fun anyway. And don't get too upset if you get rejected. Showbusiness is a harsh bitch, and it. Will. Eat. You. Alive.

Comments

video; un: TripleJ

[kyley_b]

Why are you drinking that if you don't like how it tastes?

[Because THAT'S what the important question is here, clearly.]

[agiantbird]

[She scoffs, rolls her eyes and then, as if to mock his question, takes another swig.]

Because I can do whatever I want? And because sure, it's gross, but it's still gonna get me where I want to be, which is blackout drunk.

[kyley_b]

Okay, not going to be concerned about that just yet... There's better alcohol, is all I'm saying.

Were you really an actor? Like, on stage?

[agiantbird]

Dude, I traded my blood for this shit, so I'm gonna drink it whether it's bad or not.

Yeah! I've acted on stage. A few local productions, mainly.

[Does The Nightman Cometh count?]

And a few bigger shows. [Liar.] And I've done standup. That good enough for you?

[kyley_b]

Fair.

That's really cool. Stand-up is fucking difficult. I had a buddy who wanted to do stand-up, and he worked harder than most people I know.

So what counts as too nerdy or boring for a stage show, then?

un: eudaimonikos; video

[eudaimonikos]

Oh, yeah, we did Rocky Horror once! That was pretty fun!

[agiantbird]

Ohh, yeah I know that one. That could be a good one. You an actor?

[eudaimonikos]

Not really - I was an architect, and now I make clothes. But I was in that one! It was fun! I have always liked a little inventive lying.

[agiantbird]

Wow, that's quite a resume you've got there. But you know, people say it's good to try out different things.

And who doesn't like inventive lying? Making characters, getting into the minds of other people... how can anyone not have fun with that?

Video | 1stStrike

[strikefirster]

First off I'm just going to agree with the fact that there should be no fucking nerd show performances. We get enough of that shit around here.

Now what you should do is put on a live performance of Rocky or Rocky 2. Pretty sure there's one guy who works at the Racoon Room who could definitely pull off a young Stallone look.

Plus you've got everything you need. Action, drama, people kicking the shit out of each other. What's not to like?

CW: bodyshaming

[agiantbird]

I hear you loud and clear, guy. I'm not wasting my time producing and directing Space Boners: The Musical for a bunch of oily teenagers and mouthbreathing, fatass forty-year-old men.

[She could definitely do Rocky: The Live Show, however. It's actually a really good idea, and something that should impress the Gang, if they ever show up in Trench. Because impressing the Gang is clearly the number one priority here. They're not even here, Dee.]

I like this suggestion though. And you know what? I'm gonna add it to the very top of my list, because I feel like only losers would object to a live performance of Rocky.

[strikefirster]

A babe with taste? Fucking nice.

Besides this place is practically run by teenagers at this point. If they want that shit they can get off their asses and make their own.

Besides maybe they'll develop an appreciation for the classics.

[agiantbird]

[She's just going to smile and flick her hair back a little because that was a compliment, and she thrives on those. She wishes Dennis and Mac were present to hear it because she wants to rub it in their dumb, stupid, ugly faces.]

Yeah, we're rare these days.

[She says as though she doesn't pretend to like movies like Rocky just so the guys will let her hang out with them for a bit.]

Someone finally said it! Why the hell is almost everyone here still going through puberty? They all think they know better than us too.

[Kids are assholes, man.]

Yeah, these kids wouldn't know a good movie or play if it hit 'em in the face.

[Or something.]

video: un; apparition

[unphase]

[well. the attitude toward the beer and just about everything else is a bit off-putting, but if it means being in a play, she'll tolerate this woman. maybe even humor her if she turned out to be amusing.

but damn, no "nerdy" plays. that means no Romeo & Juliet and probably not even West Side Story.

so she smiles sweetly]

Which plays and holos have you been in? [what she really wants to ask is, Do you have an EnDB page with references and a full filmography? but that might be a little bitchy] So I have a better idea of what sorts of stories to suggest to you.

[agiantbird]

[Surprisingly, she'd 100% consider Romeo & Juliet. It's got drama and romance, and she loves that kind of stuff. For Dee, a nerdy play would be like a live performance of Lords of the Elven Rings or Space Wars.]

Great question! [She says before taking another sip. She screws her nose up at the sharp, chemical-like taste. It wouldn't surprise her if someone told her she was drinking nail polish remover.]

I was in Frankenstein once and a local production called The Nightman Cometh.
And I was in an obscure little art film once. I can't remember the name of that one.

[unphase]

[really? then damn, that would teach her to go by demeanor alone. and Tinya would consider both hopelessly nerdy, not to mention nearly impossible to do well, logistically speaking.

and if it's an IPA, the expression is one hundred percent understandable]

Let's see...of those, which did you like the best? I'd go with Frankenstein, you can't go wrong with the classics, but maybe it's a little too classic? Given the apparent passage of time?

[agiantbird]

Oh, Frankenstein was by far the best.

[Sorry, Charlie. She'll mention his play to lengthen her resume, but she's never performing that one again.]

I don't know. I feel like the adults here will enjoy something classic. And kids love monsters. I think? It could actually go down really well.

video; un: darth imperius

[drawsghosts]

[Imperius just gives a rather deadpan look, not entirely impressed.]

I would make a suggestion, but far be it from me to suggest something that turns out to be nerdy.

[As if Sith culture doesn't have its share of messed up plays.]

[agiantbird]

[And Dee just stares at the dude on the screen, her blue eyes wide. Her beer drops from her hand and falls to the ground, and she barely even notices.]

Oh shit.

[She manages to say.]

You've gotta cool it with the body modifications, guy. You look like a giant tomato with hair.

[drawsghosts]

[Talwyn blinks at her.]

The only body modifications here are the earrings and nose rings.

[He taps the jewelry in question.]

The rest of this? [He waves a finger at his face.] Is genetics. I'm a Sith pureblood.

[agiantbird]

[She's still staring at him like he's some kind of monster, mouth hanging open slightly.]

Y-yeah, uh ...I don't think we had those in Philadelphia. [She says, stumbling on her words a little.]

Video; UN: Bolin!

[pabugotmoves]

[Oh man how did he miss this!

Bolin, young 20s, asian, bouncing with energy-

I'm so sorry Dee.]

Hello fellow thespian! I'm Bolin, producer, director. I don't think I've seen you around here before.

I recently produced a musical here in town, at The Raccoon Room. Pretty big deal, actually, you might have heard of it?

We're mounting a new show right now as we speak and I'm always looking for production crew. Spoiler alert, it's awesome and it's a paying gig.

Unless you already have a show in which case I'm sure it will be great.

[agiantbird]

[Well, this takes Dee by surprise. She hadn't expected a fellow thespian to respond to her and hadn't expected the enthusiasm either. This dude seems like someone Dee should probably try and impress, especially if he's producing and directing successful musicals that could totally boost her career if she plays her cards right.

Oh boy.

She's feeling a little nauseous.]

Yeah, I'm new. Really new. Fresh out of the ocean new!

[Well. Not quite. She's been here nearly a month. She's just the last few weeks drinking and being mad at things.]

So I think I might have missed your musical. What was it about?

[pabugotmoves]

[That's fair. It's kind of expected with all new arrivals.

Bolin waves it off, completely unbothered.]

It was the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Some people have heard of it, but others haven't. We didn't have it where I'm from but I get this vibe you're from Earth. Other Earth.. not my Earth. Man, the multiverse is confusing to talk about, am I right?

[agiantbird]

Yes. It's... I liked it better when I thought there was only one version of Earth. Stupid multiverse.

[She grumbles.]

But... Anyway, yeah, I've seen that show before. It's a good one. Kinda wish I'd seen your rendition of it. At least I'll get to see this new show of yours!