Creative Solutions

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The below par performance of Uneasy Talent (UT) did not escape the production team. UT is a reliable performer and she can deliver well even in difficult scenes. However, the team could not understand why UT seemed distracted in her scenes with Co-Performer (CP). UT could not seem to use her vocal cords fully.

The Head (TH) pulled UT for a talk to understand her. TH reminded UT to level up her acting as CP can overshadow her. UT said she could not have a screaming match with CP as called for because of the smell that emanated from CP’s mouth. UT said the smell was too horrid and she feared she might suddenly vomit in front of CP. TH understood UT, as he had the same experience.

The production team feared that gastric juices of CP might be acting up. Smoking, drinking, tension, etc. could be causing CP’s condition. So as not to embarrass CP, the production had to think fast. From a quick brainstorm emerged the idea of inserting various scenes, such as CP brushing her teeth and gargling with mouthwash, and even drinking tea before a dramatic scene. TH made sure the tea was mint.

The suggestions worked and the production went smoothly until the final scene that required the nearness of the faces of CP and UT. The scene could not be deleted or changed. Thus, UT had a bright idea of treating all to refreshment. The crucial scene was done perfectly after a few takes.

‘Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.’ – Bill Moyers

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