The Actor Madness: Rise [COMPLETED]

Chapter XXIV (The Hideaway)

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.