STEPHANIE So, why don’t you tell me a bit about your acting.

PHIL I’m classically trained—

STEPHANIE Yes, excellent, that will come in handy for sure. I love actors who are trained in the classics.

PHIL Really?

STEPHANIE Yes, obviously.

PHIL Do you have a favorite classically trained actor?

STEPHANIE Uh, yeah, of course. Like hundreds. But who are your--favorite actors. Actresses. Women. Who are--trained. In the classics. Go.

Stephanie lifts up her pen to take notes. She adjusts her glasses.

PHIL Oh, um—Maggie Smith—

She writes something.

STEPHANIE Uh huh, uh huh. Good. And--

PHIL Cate Blanchett.

STEPHANIE Please.

PHIL Please what?

STEPHANIE Please--tell me more.

PHIL Judi Dench, Helen Mirren--

STEPHANIE How do you feel about Julia Roberts?

PHIL She’s--fine.

STEPHANIE Good, good, glad