Midtown Manhattan, February 6th 2024
Here I am, doing eight shows a week for four weeks. I'm getting pretty tired of it.
I used to change my routines every show but now I don't have the strenght to do it.
I guess I have to quit my career as an actor.
I'm at the United Palace theatre and I'm going to meet Jimmy.
I have to tell him I don't want to be on the show anymore. I don't even care if my understudy goes on.
That is how much of tired I am of the showbizz.
I'm waiting in the audience seats.
I'm having flashbacks of movie shootings, musical rehearsals, talkshows.
All I've conquered and now I will have to put an end on.
My eyes start to water and gorgeous glowy tears slide down my face.
I don't wipe my face, I want Jimmy to see the mess I got to.
Jimmy appears.
Director – There you are Jordan.
Director – Great month don't you agree? I bet this show will run for a long time.
Jimmy comes closer to me.
Director – Have you been crying?!
Jordan (nodding affirmatively) – I have something to tell you.
Director – Go on.
Jordan - I'm grateful for the opportunity you gave me.
Jordan - Playing Lola has been a challenge to me and had me broaden my mind.
Jordan – But I'm afraid I have to put an end to it.
Director - What do you mean? You're not thinking in quitting the show?!
Jordan – I am Jimmy. Sadly I am.
Jordan – Dylan can take my part. I can't do this anymore.
Director – But Dylan isn't as talented as you are.
Jordan – I'm tired of having to do the same show day after day. Acting.
Jordan – I'm tired of acting.
Director – But the tickets are selling more because you're starring in the show.
Jordan – I'm sorry but I have to take a big break on my acting career.
Director – Aren't you afraid that that will be career suicide?!
Jordan – I don't know but I know I can't do this no more.
Director – If you want so, then I will have to give your part to Dylan.
Jordan – I hope you don't get mad at me.
Director – Why should I?! In no way I should stop you from feeling good.
Director – Even though you're the greatest star I've worked with.
Jordan (heartbroken) – Right. So... goodbye Jimmy.
Director – Goodbye Jordan.
Jimmy leaves me alone in the theatre and I just want to cry rivers and lakes.
I know it was my decision but still it's something I love.
I decide I should do a goodbye song.
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