That evening at my mother’s, I set the table while she carves up the roast beef she made for dinner. “So, have you been to any auditions lately? Am I ever going to get a chance to see you on TV?”
“No, but I’m going up for one soon. It’s a little something for the dentists’ union. If I get it, you won’t see me on TV, but it’s better than nothing. Speaking of acting, we had our drama class on the subway today.”
“On the subway? What do you mean?”
“Our teacher really likes us to work in complicated conditions. He wants to make sure we’re prepared for all circumstances. He insists that we know how to grab the audience’s attention, whatever the context. It was a bit like busking…”
“And you were comfortable with that? Did you manage it well?”
“I think so… Anyway, my
