Zoe’s parents already had communication problems; arguments were not uncommon in their marriage. Most recently, they had been arguing about Richard wanting to move to Asia to advance his career. Frustrated with constantly moving, Mandy wanted to stay where they were, close to her sister. One night, their argument escalated to a physical altercation following Mandy’s critique of Richard’s abilities. This altercation culminated in little Zoe waking up in the middle of the night.
For this intense scene, the actors portraying Richard and Mandy needed to spend several moments gathering their emotions in preparation. After several attempts, they were able to act out the scene with great performance. All cast and crew members gave an ovation for the successful emotion they were able to present.
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