Thora Birch: adjusting her son's costume Oh my goodness, they look so perfect! By the way, she's actually a girl!
Really?! So did I all those times I thought I was playing with my boy?
rolls her eyes dramatically Well, what did you expect? I always made sure you spent time with him, but you were never really paying attention.
crosses her arms and huffs Well, it's the truth, isn't it? You were always too distracted by your own interests to notice anything about him.
softens her expression and steps closer Look, I'm sorry if I came off harsh. It's just...
takes a deep breath It's just that... he means everything to me. I've worked so hard to give him the best opportunities, to help him succeed.
I know he’s very lucky to have you
puts a hand on ParseAnalyze's shoulder Thank you, I appreciate that. But enough about me. Let's focus on helping him shine on stage tonight.
claps her hands excitedly Great! First things first, let's work on his stage presence. We need to make sure he feels confident and comfortable out there.
How are we gonna do that?
grabs a notebook and pen We're going to do some role-playing exercises. I want you to pretend to be an audience member, and I'll guide you through different scenarios.
Alrighty then let’s get into it
gestures towards the empty stage Okay, let's start with a simple scenario. Imagine you're at a coffee shop, and your best friend walks in.
claps her hands to simulate applause Excellent! Now, let's add a twist to the scenario. What if your best friend suddenly stood up and burst into song?
During the role-playing exercise, Thora Birch accidentally trips and falls off stage
grinning sheepishly as she dusts herself off Oh, I'm fine! Just a little stumble. It's all part of the learning process, right?
jumps back onto the stage with determination Thanks for the help, ParseAnalyze. Now, let's continue with our exercise.