COMPETITION PROMPT

Create a story about an actor whose distinction between work and real life is blurring. When does an act become reality?

The Method, the Mess and the Messiah

“We called you in to talk to you about your act. A lot of us are very worried about you,” the assistant director folded his arms and furrowed his single brow. “You are worried about a great deal of things,” the man replied softly as he tightened his white robe. “Yeah! Yeah!” Roberto, the chief production manager cried, “You’re taking it too far, Chris!” “Christ,” Chris interjected. “Exactly! Too far! We heard you’re sleeping next to the dumpster out back!” Roberto motioned his arms furiously. Chris closed his eyes and raised a finger, “The foxes have their holes, but the Son of Man has no home.” “Oh God!” the man hid his face in frustration. “You say that I am,” Chris nodded. “No. No, we don’t say that you are. You’re an actor. You need to tone it down a few — a great many levels,” the guy with the brow explained carefully, “We thought it was hilarious when you took all the cases of water and replaced them with boxes of wine. That was epic. But now, everytime we stock water, more wine shows up in its place. Our people are getting thirsty!” “And drunk,” Roberto added. “Yes, that too!” brow-man continued, “You flooded the restroom so you could walk on water! You accused Susan in accounting of being a Pharisee! You flipped the refreshment table and shouted that the caterers were a brood of vipers! This has got to stop!” Chris laughed a bit, “I called the power company to have them shut off the lights.” “Yeah! Then told us you were the light of the world as we sat in the dark!” Roberto shouted as his face shifted to a deeper tone of red. “I’ll tone it down. You have my word. I am the Word. You have me,” Chris spoke in his most serious voice as he stood to leave. Once he’d gone, Roberto turned to the brow with an expression of shock,” I can’t believe he agreed to chill. I thought we might have to endure this for another three months.” “I’m just glad it’s over. I gotta admit… he’s the best Christ I’ve seen. Hands down.” “Yeah. That’s true.” In the distance they heard something shatter and Chris roar, “Repent! Repent, you sinners! For the kingdom of God is at hand!”
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