Costly Venture

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Prior to accepting her role in a drama series, Seasoned Actress (SA) was hesitant to accept the offer. So far, SA’s roles are significant to the story even if her characters have played support. Moreover, her projects are all scheduled during primetime. To convince SA, a Production Head (PH) presented to SA her fellow co-workers and she was impressed with the cast of veteran performers. However, she was doubtful if the younger cast could deliver. Nonetheless, the scale tipped in the favor of the series when SA’s friends convinced her to accept the villain’s role.

During the first days, SA was all praises for the team. The production quality was as good as a movie’s and everything was working well until her first scene with Dramatic Lead (DL). Expectedly, SA did her best and gave the acting the role called for. Then, she would pause and wonder why no one would cut the scene even if DL was acting below par. SA could sense the imbalance and felt she ought to do something. One time, SA attempted to coach DL. However, Major Head (MH) told her that she should not expect anything more from DL as far as acting skills are concerned. DL can only reach a certain level and no amount of motivation can make her go beyond. SA told MH that if DL does not shape up, Co-Actress (CA) would outshine her.

After a few weeks on air, SA realized the ratings were low and she aired her concerns to Production Insider (PI). PI replied that SA should not mind the ratings and just do her best. SA said her worries revolve around her reputation. She added that low ratings would affect her credibility and that of the rest of the cast. PI said that she should just chill and even revealed information from the network’s research.

According to the said research, DL and Her Partner (HP), viewers have gone wary of DL and HP. Unlike before, viewers are no longer interested in DL and HP. The gamble of the management to pair DL and HP did not generate the expected magic, which subsequently translated into the result of their current project. HP is even called ‘jinx’ behind his back, as all his projects have done poorly in rating and in the box-office. By contrast, when DL goes solo, her projects perform impressively. PI added that if the project continues to struggle with its ratings, management has instructed to cut it short so as not to affect the ratings of the programs that air after that time slot.

‘Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.’ – Ralph Marston

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