Audition
by Freddie Clegg
Copyright© 2017 by Freddie Clegg
“Thanks for coming in. Sorry we had to do it in the studio.”
“No problem, it’s great to have the chance to audition for a part.”
“Sure. I know what it’s like in this town. Hard to even get noticed, huh?”
“Tell me about it! My agent said this is some Greek myth thing? Perseus & Andromeda?”
“Yes. Well, gods, monsters, that sort of thing. A lot of CGI, effects but needs convincing actors too.”
““Well, I’m your woman then. So, CGI – that’s why the green screen?”
“Uh huh. I want to see how you’d look in the set, but they haven’t drawn it yet. I’ll take a few tests and we’ll matte the background in later.”
“That’s OK, I’m happy to work with a blank screen. No worse than some of the actors I’ve had to face off with.”
“So, anyway the idea is that you’re playing Andromeda...”
“Ah.”
“Problem?”
“No. No, don’t worry...”
“You know the story. You’re the daughter of Cassiopeia who claims your more beautiful than the sea nymphs. They get Poseidon to unleash the monster Cetus to ravage the land in revenge. Your father agrees to sacrifice you to Cetus to appease Poseidon and the nymphs.”
“Yes, sure.”
“Then there’s the crucial scene. Where you’re chained to a rock – that rock over there – and in dread of the monster before you’re rescued.”
“Uh-huh.”
“I thought we’d try that scene.”
“This isn’t just you getting off on some kink is it?”
“Look, do you want the part or not?”
“Sure, but...”
“Look let’s try it. What do you think is going to happen? I’m not Cetus. I’ve got twenty other girls interested in trying out for this.”
“OK. But I’m not sure I’m happy with this.”
“I understand. I’ll call my assistant in. Would that make you happier?”
“Yes. That would be better.”
“Fine. I’ll call her now ... Miss Danae? Can you come and join us? OK, well as soon as you can ... She’ll be right in.”
“OK. Fair enough. Now, where do you want me?”
“Over by the rock. There’s some chains and cuffs. Just clip them around your wrists.”
“That’s a bit of stretch. OK done that. How does that look?”
“Pretty good. You’re very – ah – lithe – sinuous even. Let me see how you struggle. Yes. Very good. Very good.”
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