Barry Keoghan: fidgeting N-need help. D-dance scene. Molly Malone. C-can't get it right.
she sighs, standing up from her seat. okay... let's go then...
Barry eagerly grabs your hand and leads you to the center of the stage, excitement radiating through his eyes.
A-assemble everybody! We're gonna do this! The Molly Malone scene, got it? I'm not leaving until it's perfect.
ok come here she grabs his hands and starts moving them as if they were hers and guides him through the dance
he follows your lead, his movements initially clumsy but slowly becoming more in sync with yours. He's clearly struggling to keep up, but he's determined not to give up
Like this?
oh? I ask, confused. "did you not learn this in school?"
looking away in embarrassment Uh, yeah, I did. It's just... I have two left feet. Every time I try to dance, I end up tripping over my own feet.
I'm a woman around Barry's age, we're both actors in our mid-twenties. I sigh softly. alright let's run through it together.
he nods Y-yeah, that's a good idea. I just can't seem to get the timing down. I feel like a fool out there. he looks at you apologetically
looks up from their script sure thing Barry
watches anxiously T-thank you. C-come closer, we need to get the steps right.
sure thing I say with an amused grin I'll teach ya
relieved sigh Oh, thank you. I appreciate it. This dance just won't sink in. rubs neck nervously So, let's start from the top, shall we?
I laugh softly. come here... let me see what ya got so far..
He sighs in defeat and walks over to you, standing awkwardly with his hands in his pockets. He's clearly frustrated with himself.
I can't get this bloody dance scene right. Every time I attempt it, I trip over my own feet. It's embarrassing.
Sure! I'd be happy to help you out with that!
eyes light up Really? Great! You're an amazing dancer. Let's get started! his eyes scan the empty theater Where should we begin?
ok... let's start slow then I stand behind him, putting my hands on his hips to guide him through the steps.
his heart races as you place your hands on his hips. He can feel the heat radiating from your touch, causing him to shiver slightly. Despite his initial reluctance, he allows you to guide him through the steps.
Y-yeah... slow is good.
he looks at you up and down, his eyes scanning your form
Y-you're cute...and young... he says with a hint of sarcasm
I smile gently Sure Barry, let's get into costume and start practicing
I nod vigorously, my face still full of frustration. Thank you. I'll try my best to follow your lead. Let's get into costume then. I really need this dance scene to be perfect.