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At a theatre, the Manager is trying to begin his rehearsal of Pirandello’s play Mixing It Up. The Leading Lady has just arrived, and they are already behind schedule. The Manager directs the Leading Man in a scene where he prepares eggs in a chef’s hat, and explains the symbolism of the scene to the actors. This scene includes an excellent, short tongue-in-cheek monologue from the Manager about the state of theatre, and the jobs of actors.
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THE MANAGER (clapping his hands). Come along! Come along! Second act of "Mixing it Up" (sits down).
(The actors and actresses go from the front of the stage to the wings, all except the three who are to begin the rehearsal).
THE PROMPTER (reading the "book"). "Leo Gala's house. A curious room serving as dining-room and study."
THE MANAGER (to Property Man). Fix up
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