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“Have dinner with me?”
    “No, thanks. I’m not hungry.”
    I was thinking: Thank you, darling Vartan. I did listen. I do remember: “Listen. Always remember. The way to handle a bully is to bully him back. Most of them are insecure cowards. Give 'em a good screech and they fall apart.”
    AC moved to me and actually patted my cheek.
    “That’s a nice little stack you blow there, Kiddo.”
    I decided to let him off the hook, smiled sweetly and said, “Yes. A birthday present from my Irish mother.”
    “Dinner?” he asked.
    “No, but thanks all the same.”
    “You on a permanent hook-up? I should’ve asked before I let Clay hire you.”
    “I’m as loose as a goose, Mr. Clune. Free-lancing, just at present.”
    “Not for long, around here,” he said. “ What a pack of wolves! Including me.”
    “Howl somewhere else, if you don’t mind. I’ve got two principles. One, never with the boss. Ruins the work. And two, never with a married man. Never. Tried it twice. Disaster. You mix it up with a married man, and you find yourself alone a lot at the strangest times.”
    “Well, I’m married—but not very. The boss part—what can I do?”
    “Do nothing, and we’ll both be happier.”
    “ Plus ça change… ” he said.
    I had no idea what the hell he was talking about, and neither did he.
    He picked up the red envelope, hefted it once or twice, and said, “Memo to Christopher Feller.” I picked up my pad, and began taking it down. “Thanks for the new Scene Three       It is no doubt an improvement on the old Scene Three       However I am sure you can still do better       I have all the faith in the world in you       and I know you are going to come up with a Scene Three that will have us all cheering.       The only thing is dash time is getting short and I would appreciate you giving this your attention right away       I would like to have a final Scene Three for the first day of rehearsal       Best wishes…Got that?”
    “Yes. Would you like me to read it back?”
    “God, no. I hate the sound of my memos. So smarmy.”

SHINE ON, HARVEST MOON
    Company Bulletin
    Tuesday, August 14
    FIRST REHEARSAL CALL : Today, on stage at The Imperial Theatre at 3:00 P.M., will be the first rehearsal call for all members of the cast. Today’s detailed rehearsal schedule will be posted on the Call Board at the Theatre. We look forward to seeing everyone then.
    GODSPEED : We extend a hearty and hopeful welcome to all members of the company. For the moment, nothing is more important than the mastery of the material. I know that most of you know most of your lines, but if not, please get to do so as soon as possible. Progress will begin only from that time.
    L.G.
    PRODUCTION MEETINGS : Following is a brief notation of the production meetings which will be taking place daily beginning September 12. As each meeting comes up, greater detail will be given in the Bulletin. All will take place at The Imperial Theatre at 2:00 P.M.
    Wednesday, Sept. 12   - Organization/Schedules
    Thursday, Sept. 13      - Sets and Lights
    Friday, Sept. 14           - Music
    Saturday, Sept. 15       - Costumes and Wigs
    Sunday, Sept. 16          - Musical Staging
    Monday, Sept. 17         - Logistics and Take Out
    Tuesday, Sept. 18         - Props
    THE COMPANY YOU KEEP: PATTI ROLPH (Mary Anne)
    I grew up in Indiana on the shores of Lake Michigan and I am a firm believer in the mysterious powers of the Midwestern soil. I began acting and singing in children’s theatre in Ann Arbor when I was 12 and spent six summers as a teenager working both backstage and onstage at The Cape Playhouse, Dennis, Mass. Yale Drama School. California School of the Arts. GODSPELL (several roles). THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM in Vermont. I now study acting with Uta Hagen, singing with Keith Davis, dancing with Alvin Ailey. I am bucking for sergeant. Keep your eye on me.