Long time coming...

Haven't been on here in a MINUTE! I apologize to you dear blog, I have been unfaithful!!

Gotta say tho' theres a lot on the table to share and lots on my plate right about now...

Hmmm, lemme start with my latest discovery. Chauvnist African men are chauvnist anywhere in the world. Re my latest experience as director of a drama with several African young men involved. everything was going quite well until the DAY of the show. Hows that possible?

Well, for three weeks of practice I presented a script bcos. nobody else did. I had people decide what parts they wanted, made neccessary reforms and CONSTANTLY asked for feedback. I received some in form of minor reformations and perfect additions to the drama.

Few days before the d-day, our male main character says he has a family emergency and might be unavailable on the d-day. Agreed, we got a substitute, then main character says he's got things sorted out and will be available on show day. Our substitute is released cos. he's d MC of the show anyway.

Day of the show, we're done with practicing on stage and I'm at home getting ready to go for the show. I receive a telephone call from one of the cast members (A know-it-all, thick-Igbo-accented, guy) He's been a very supportive sport all through these 3 weeks and even tho' he's a know-it-all, I ignore that fact...
Well the conversation goes thus:
KIT: There is something we need to discuss before this presentation (show is in 3 hours)
dScribe: Really? What?
KIT: The main actor can't do his part anymore
dScribe: (calm, and deeply concerned) Why did sth happen?
KIT: He's not comfortable with the part anymore
dScribe: (Now irritated and frustrated) Really?and he's just realizing now, couple of hours before the show. Aiight then, the actors / actresses suck anyway. I'll just call R and tell her we're not performing
KIT: NO. We have to have a drama!
At this point I almost admire his drive
KIT: I'll do the part.
Now, I'm very irritated, I feel like this was the plan all along
dScribe: You can't play Frank. Thats not what we have on the script. Do u realize this will change the entire drama? You don't fit the role cos. u cannot form an American accent
KIT: Listen to me, its not about a power struggle, I know you're the director but its about whats best for the team. Allow me to handle this...

At this point I'd like to pause and allow reactions after I get at least one, I'll continue