[A man, flustered, is pacing the streets, arms raised in vehement displeasure.]
Oh, no, no, no. This is no good! Why, ninety-nine percent of the actors haven't arrived yet! Ninety-nine percent of the audience are no doubt drinking the night away, immersed in their earthy pleasures.FRIDAY! This is no suitable time for an introduction at all!
[A beat, and then, cupping his hands around his mouth:]
DEAREST CITIZENS! YOU SHOULD COME HERE NOW! THE BEST PLAYER IN ALL OF-- [Pause, glance around.] --NEW YORK IS HERE NOW!
You know you wish to meet his acquaintance. [A hiss:] I told you, they won't come!
THE PLAYER >> Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Oh, no, no, no. This is no good! Why, ninety-nine percent of the actors haven't arrived yet! Ninety-nine percent of the audience are no doubt drinking the night away, immersed in their earthy pleasures. FRIDAY! This is no suitable time for an introduction at all!
[A beat, and then, cupping his hands around his mouth:]
DEAREST CITIZENS! YOU SHOULD COME HERE NOW! THE BEST PLAYER IN ALL OF-- [Pause, glance around.] --NEW YORK IS HERE NOW!
You know you wish to meet his acquaintance. [A hiss:] I told you, they won't come!