Richard:It's 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Why are you banging those pots and pans?
Elizabeth:I have an audition coming up and I'm rehearsing.
Richard:By banging pots and pans?
Elizabeth:I'm up for a part as a 1950s housewife.
I need to learn my lines and be prepared to improvise.
That's why I'm cooking you a 10-course breakfast.
I want to practice staying in character.
Richard:I don't really want a 10-course breakfast, but if it helps you with your audition...
Elizabeth:It will. I have to stretch my acting chops and really get into the head of the character.
Richard:Right. Whatever you say.
Elizabeth:“Yes, dear. Your breakfast will be ready and waiting when you want it.”
Did I project enough? Did I emote enough?
Richard:You were great. What kind of acting job is this?
Elizabeth:It's a small one.
Richard:In a film?
Elizabeth:No.
Richard:In a TV show?
Elizabeth:Not exactly.
Richard:What is it?
Elizabeth:It's a commercial.
It's only a bit part, but you know what they say: