Art of dining relationships

David Osslov:
He wants to publish my short stories. He is a prospective employer. He also supports my work. I have a crush on him. He is gentle with me and kind as well as supportive in general. He wants to hear me. He acknowledges my existence and is not embarrassed of me. He is slow and cautious. He is reminiscent of my father

Marie Colt:
She is my eccentric mother. We became estranged once I continued my path of writing. I love her. It was tough growing up with her and her neurosis but she taught me to have humor about life. She was the reason for my eating disorder. She was my idol and my curious observation. I was fascinated with her. She is my story.

Art of Dining Character Bio

Hello my name is Elizabeth Barron Colt,

I am 24 years old, a short story writer, and getting a Master's in English at New York University. I grew up in an upper-middle class neighbor hood.

I am the only child of Marie and Charles Colt. My father was an investment banker and my mother, was well mother. She mostly attended to the community, a real busy bee. I started writing when I was seven. It started as poems, little nursery rhymes. I could never come to writer a long story, it seemed to become boring, plus my brain would lose track of the thought. I am a fantasy writer, many of my stories are about medieval times and alien planets.

I am a terribly shy person, I would like to talk however I was shut down many times by my mother. I had to act proper, but I was very clumsy. I am passionate, whenever I talk it is with enthusiasm and passion. Conversation is key and what makes us so human. The want to be heard and to listen. I have very low confidence in myself. I did not apply for Mr. David Osslow's publishing company, one of my friends did. I was surprised when he called and asked to meet me for dinner. I like to stay in. I also never eat dinner, it disgusts me so I was nervous about coming to the dinner.

I love to tell stories. To transform someone into your world is magic and should be experienced. I am kind, I was taught to do right by people. I find humor in dark things, otherwise how could you continue- my mother taught me this. Many times I am awkward and tend to say things that are wrong socially, I try to stop myself.

Yours,
Elizabeth

List:
Elizabeth Barron Colt. Daughter of Marie and Charles Colt. Short story writer. 24. Shy, awkward, embarrassed easily, quirky. Loves knowledge, curious, incredibly smart, started writing at 7. Cares about appearances, but I think that I am not beautiful, I am self conscience. I am nearsighted. Imaginative, creative, inspiring, kindhearted, sweet, generous, hilarious. Come from upper middle class, but I consider myself to be without a class, since I do not have much money. My parents are not as supportive about my career. I am loving. I always have the best intentions. I am innocent. A virgin. Like a wallflower. I am passionate, and enthusiastic when given the chance to talk. I am contemplative, and understanding about art. I am spontaneous in situations often do to my nerves. I have an eating disorder due to the dinners with my parents. I can not eat dinners, however i have a sweet tooth.

* I think the list is more helpful all of the Bold are the ones I found pertinent to the monologue. Expect edits.

The Art of Dining Monologue

Elizabeth Barron Colt:

She turned on the gas and opened that big mouth of an oven door and stuck her head in... with her hat firmly in place.
It must of been quite a sight mother down on all fours, trying to fit her head in without knocking her hat off...
Oh dear I shouldn't laugh...
Well, after she'd been in there for ten minutes or so, getting groggier and groggier, something went wrong.
The paper machè trinkets on her hat began to sizzle and explode like little firecrackers.
Within moments the entire hat was in flames. she came to like a shot and raced to the sink... her head actually cooking!
She turned on the water full blast... Her hat and her hair was consumed... but she survived.
She joked about it afterwards... after the hospital stay and plastic surgery... about almost having barbecued herself like some amazing delicacy... some exotic roast!
"I BET I WOULD HAVE TASTED DAMNED GOOD!", she used to say, smacking her lips.
My mother is very beautiful, you know... she's so beautiful... people turn around.

Here are photos to reference:

CTG Workshop

Yesterday I attended a workshop named “A Shared Vision: Creating New Work through Ensemble Collaboration” with John Sinner. He said he enjoyed my work, and meant it.

Learned:
Communication is key
Commit completely
Better to be too big than too little
Find the truth, facts; and fill in the rest
Do not be afraid
Ask questions
Be in the moment, once you understand the character and their objective then the lines will make sense... most of the time, if not that's why you have the writer and director there
Experiment- you are not stupid
Never ask someone if they liked it, ask how did it make you feel

Fortune, Courage, and Serenity

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

                                                        -Reinhold Niebuhr

Dear Jacquelyn, 

You received this Fortune today. Good sign, huh :D Whatever path I take, and there are many, they ALL will lead to good fortune.

Love,
Jacquelyn

P.S.
Start your character breakdowns tomorrow. Stop being lazy you need it in writing!!

The Art of Dining Monologue

Lets get down to business, to defeat the judges.

So Jacquelyn,

You have been receiving a lot of favor lately. God really loves you. Not only are you going to the CTG workshop, you have 12.3 units at school, don't forget the .3 You also have a mother and father, and grandmother who care and support you. Your mother has planned the entire San Fransisco trip for your audition at Julliard. She was able to get a four star hotel for 1/5 of the price, and tickets for a train at 10-15% off. She is amazing, make sure you TELL her, you ungrateful daughter <3 I say this so that no one thinks I'm fucking crazy for doing this monologue.

Love, Jacquelyn

Anyways drum roll pleasssseee......... 

Here is your first monologue to work on. 

A Sign

"Dear Jackie,

We’re pleased to confirm your reservation for the workshop “A Shared Vision: Creating New Work through Ensemble Collaboration.”  We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!"

"You have been selected to participate as an ACTOR."

Dear Jacquelyn,

Today was not a good day for you. Nothing specifically caused it- but you tend to freak out. I know that you are scared about your auditions. Emphasis on the plural.

Today you asked God for a sign. You desperately needed a sign. He answered.

After bible study you looked at your email and lo and behold there was an email from Center Theatre Group. You were selected to partake in the Creating New Work through Ensemble Collaboration
with writer/director John Sinner!!! Congratulations!

You are one of nine actors, please feel proud and for God sakes gain some confidence!!!

Love always,
Jacquelyn