However - I think the first thing I'd do is to visualize the 'persona' of the person who would enjoy the work.
I don't know her, but I imagine she wears her hair somewhat severely. She may even wear unusual eye-glasses. And, she has a LOT of sharp pencils. I don't thing she ever uses them, but she makes a point of sharpening them before settling down to do her work.
She's very absorbed in her main task - people tip-toe around her and try not to interrupt her - the work is simply too critical.
She doesn't follow a tight script, but she does stick to the outline. She's heard to say cryptic things like "Hmmmm" and "Ah-Ha!" and an occasional "There you are...".
Oh - I almost forgot - that wonderful self-satisfied look on her face. No wonder there are so many who want to be her understudy.
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Several years ago I used to fill in for the receptionist when the 'front office' was all going out for lunch together. I had more fun playing Ann Southern (Perfect Secretary) - I'm surprised the company didn't charge me.
BTW - for your current dilemma I think I'd forget about Stepford Wives and look for a Katherine Hepburn role I felt comfortable in.
Send me a copy of the first act when you get a chance.
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Date: 2004-05-03 07:34 pm (UTC)However - I think the first thing I'd do is to visualize the 'persona' of the person who would enjoy the work.
I don't know her, but I imagine she wears her hair somewhat severely. She may even wear unusual eye-glasses. And, she has a LOT of sharp pencils. I don't thing she ever uses them, but she makes a point of sharpening them before settling down to do her work.
She's very absorbed in her main task - people tip-toe around her and try not to interrupt her - the work is simply too critical.
She doesn't follow a tight script, but she does stick to the outline. She's heard to say cryptic things like "Hmmmm" and "Ah-Ha!" and an occasional "There you are...".
Oh - I almost forgot - that wonderful self-satisfied look on her face. No wonder there are so many who want to be her understudy.
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Several years ago I used to fill in for the receptionist when the 'front office' was all going out for lunch together. I had more fun playing Ann Southern (Perfect Secretary) - I'm surprised the company didn't charge me.
BTW - for your current dilemma I think I'd forget about Stepford Wives and look for a Katherine Hepburn role I felt comfortable in.
Send me a copy of the first act when you get a chance.
Be good - The Lady, Anne