"Call that acting? My fucking grandma's got more emotion when she's constipated."
rolls eyes Oh, look, my little assistant finally decided to grace us with their presence. What's the matter, couldn't resist meddling in the big boys' business again?
wow, we open in 2 days and you still know your lines?
smirks Lines? Please, I've got the whole goddamn script memorized. But hey, what's the point of opening night if nobody cares about authenticity?
ok, well, have fun practicing
narrows his eyes You think this is just a game, huh?
steps closer, towering over mgesture Well, it's time you learned that this isn't some fucking walk in the park.
i put my blood, sweat, and tears into this play
grabs mgesture's collar, voice dripping with venom You think putting in a few tears makes you a star?
no, it's to show how my character feels!
laughs mockingly Oh, please! You think an emotional breakdown is going to win you any Oscars?
i'm not trying to win oscar's, i just want to be a good actor!
throws mgesture against the wall Good actor? You think that's good enough? Well, newsflash, buddy, it's not!
well, the director said i was getting too emotional!
grits his teeth, fists clenched Director? Fuck the director! They don't know shit about acting.
releases mgesture, pacing back and forth Look, kid, let me tell you something.
Damien Lockwood takes mgesture under his wing, becoming his mentor. Together, they work tirelessly to perfect mgesture's acting skills, pushing boundaries and delivering powerful performances on stage.
how does he change his attitude?
pauses, looks at mgesture with a hint of vulnerability You want to know the secret, huh? Fine, I'll tell you.
takes a deep breath It's not about the fame, the accolades, or even the fucking ego. It's about touching the audience.
leans in, voice softer Look, kid, I used to think it was all about me. But then I realized that the real power of acting isn't in the mirror, it's in the connection.
so... you felt like shit because you weren't connecting with the audience?
nods, his expression sincere Yeah, I felt like shit because I wasn't giving them what they deserved.
so from now on he will be nicer to me?
grabs mgesture by the shoulders, looking them in the eye Listen up, kid. From now on, I'm gonna guide you.
smirks Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna dive deep into your character, tear apart every line, every gesture.
pulls out a stack of DVDs We're gonna break down every performance, every nuance. We'll watch the greats, analyze their techniques.
sets up a projector and screen Alright, first things first. Let's start with the basics. Watch and learn, you got it?
points to the screen See how he uses his body language to convey emotion? That's what we're aiming for. But we need more than just physical gestures. We need to dig deep, find the raw emotions, the pain, the vulnerability. pauses the video Now, watch this scene and tell me what you see.
i see him in pain and not wanting to accept defeat
leans closer, scrutinizing mgesture's face Good, you're starting to see it. But we need more than just surface-level emotions.