Chapter 12. CONFLICT: Every Production Has Turmoil

“I quit, and then I started again, and then I quit, and then I started again.”

BRAD PITT

Trouble is brewing. Since Ann returned to the production three weeks ago, the cast has divided into two factions. One side is loyal to Liz; the other to Ann. The once agreeable group of actors now has a hard time talking to each other. It all started after Bob’s meeting to discuss how to handle Ann’s return. Bob explained that Ann had the right to resume her place in the play. It was agreed that Liz would perform for the first week until Ann became acclimated. Once Ann took over, the side supporting Liz started grumbling among themselves. They became more determined to make things difficult for Ann. The ...

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