© A Mixed Bag
“Cut!” The director walked in front of the camera completely exasperated. He pushed his fingers through his dark hair in an effort to calm down. “Dale, do I honestly have to keep telling you this? Romeo does not get on the balcony with Juliet. He is talking to her over it.”
Dale just shrugged his shoulders. “I know what it says on the script, but I think it would make more sense for him to get on the balcony to get close to Juliet.”
Marie, who played Juliet, turned her head towards her co-worker. “Really? You think he’d want to climb onto a balcony so he is inside his enemy’s house? They are trying to keep their relationship a secret.”
“Yeah, but he is young and with youth comes recklessness. In my opinion, that is exactly what he would do.”
The exhausted director sat down in his chair and rubbed his temples. “I don’t care what you think, Dale. You are here to do what I am telling you so get yourself on the other side to the balcony and please given us five minutes where we manage to stick to the script!”
Under his breath, he added, “Bloody actors!”
Written for Sunday photo fiction
AngieTrafford 
Ha, can’t wait for opening night – if they make it that far! Nice fun take.
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Dale may be replaced first! Thanks for reading.
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Hahaha brash young actors thinking they know everything. Good story Angie
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I think a rewrite could prove to be fun! Thanks for reading and hosting.
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What is it about the photo prompt that just cries out “Shakespeare”?
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I am guessing it was the fact you could see a balcony! Thanks for reading.
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Dale, your days on set are numbered! Excellent
My tale is called ‘Envy’
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His days are definitely numbered! Thanks for reading.
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Ha ha, too funny! The photo prompt cried “Shakespeare” to me too, so I love how you got Romeo up on the balcony with Juliet — nice trick!
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I think I would accept his argument! What does Shakespeare know anyway? Thanks for reading.
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It’s all about new interpretation of the classics, right? 😉
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I think everything should be open to new interpretations 🙂
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Prima Donna actors. Just stick to the script! 🙂
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Some people just love improvising! Thanks for reading.
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I kinda like the idea of rash Romeo hopping up beside the gal, what did ol’ Bill know anyway?
Great take, Angie, lots of fun.
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I think that is where revenue should be standing because he is supposed to be a young boy! Thanks for reading.
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Ah, Shakespeare at play. Great story Angie. Mine too is a Shakespesre rip off.
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Admittedly, it is very difficult to locate a balcony and not think Romeo and Juliet! Thanks for reading.
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LOL when the actor and the director both think they know best. I wonder if they’ll make it to Opening Night.
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I very much doubt they would get there without one or the other having to quit! Thanks for reading.
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It’s a good point actually. I think a young guy would try to go in her room. Not just to talk to her but well, you know lol.
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I think if they modernised it that is exactly what Romeo would do. Thanks for reading.
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Thank you Angie 🙂
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Tragic romantic play turns into comedy. Really enjoyed it
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Somebody should make that story a comedy! Thanks for reading.
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