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thing about going to school is trying out for the school play.

Especially this one. Our teachers combined My Fair Lady, Pretty Woman, and

Saigon in one story and made it black.

It's called Miss Bang.

Oh, I don't care which part I get as long as I'm in it.

I feel the same way as long as I get the lead.

I'm not your little slave any longer.

You make me so angry I could just scream.

Uh...

This is my life, and I'm not your little slave any longer.

Next.

Man, I just want to know why this play gotta be about slaves, huh? What's that

about? Is it because she's black?

But I'm black.

So you say.

This is my life, and I'm not your little slave any longer.

Good, Tamara.

I know.

Next.

Man, I just need to know, huh? Why you gotta go there, huh? Why you gotta be

dissing our black people, huh? Security!

I'm sorry, all the male parts have been cast.

I can work in the nude.

There's no nude scene.

Hey, you gotta give the people what they want.

Well,

I can't wait.

I tell you, I've needed this for a long time.

This is going to be a weekend to remember.

Yeah. Bye -bye.

Sounds like Ray's going to be doing some shaking and baking.

Going to Cleveland for this weekend to a limo convention.

You're a maniac, Ray.

Lisa, this is going to be big.

Not only do I see the latest models, but I even get my own booth.

Ooh, I know what you mean. I get my own booth at Sizzler.

This will be 172 miles from here to Cleveland.

I can either have lunch in Toledo, or I can pack a lunch and eat on the way. Oh,

there's so many possibilities.

Yeah, well, pace yourself, Ray. We don't want you to pull anything.

We got it! We got it!

Ooh, well, if it's bad, don't give it to us. If it's good, spread it around.

We were both cast in a school play. I got the lead.

Oh, that's great, Tamara. I'm so proud of you.

Well, what'd you get, honey? Secondly?

Oh, I got the part of the chambermaid. Ooh, that's the best part of all the

chambermaids everywhere. She gets to do everything, hear everything, see

everything. Ma, I only have one line.

And she knows how to keep a secret.

in charge of the costume committee.

Actually, she put herself in charge.

And I start to work out the complex emotions of my character.

Happy?

Sad.

Angry.

Come here.

What are you doing?

I'm trying to get my emotions across.

Do you think I look sad?

Girl, you look very sad.

As the assistant... stage manager, I'd like to fill you in on the vernacular of

the theater. So when I say places, everyone, I mean my place.

You'll never work in this town again.

Mary and Reggie, top of page 29.

29, people.

And what did you expect from me?

I expected to be treated like a person.

And not like one of your little experiments.

You knew what you were getting into.

No one forced you.

No one forced me.

Don't you know how I feel about you?

Don't you feel anything at all?

Tamara.

Yes? What was that noise?

What noise? I believe it went something like...

Well, it might be more powerful if you kept that emotion simple.

Oh, I can be simple.

I know you can.

Just let me prepare.

Mom, I'm just the chambermaid. Yeah, well, you won't be in that chamber for

long.

And look, I even made you your own little dress, part of your costume. Oh.

Okay, honey, now, let me hear your line.

Mom.

You don't know yet?

Here's your water, sir.

I got shivers.

you better put some jelly on it.

During the next few days, we all got into our roles, some of us more than

others. Okay, so what's the play about?

Well, I start out poor, then I suffer a lot, then I get rich, but then I

die unhappily.

What's the rest of the play about?

I don't know. I haven't read it.

So do you identify with the character that you're playing?

Well, if truth be told, I believe I was born...

of the dark, tragic Loquatia.

Do you mind if I get a picture?

Okey -dokey.

Hi.

You know you've got to be nice to the little people.

Where is she? Where is she? Where is she? Where is she? We need Tamara.

Do you want me to hold an emergency casting session?

I've got an eye for talent.

Do you have any idea where your sister is? I'm sorry, Mr. Gardner. I'm sure

she'll be here. Well, we can't wait any longer. Tia, stand in for Tamara.

Me? Well, I guess so.

And I'll stand in as her naked boyfriend.

Roger, there is no nudity in this play.

It's gonna close in one night.

We'll take it from where we left off yesterday.

Here's a script, Tia. Oh, I know the lines.

Okay. Well, go ahead, Reggie.

And what did you expect from me?

to be treated like a person and not like one of your little experiments.

You knew what you were getting into.

No one forced you.

No one forced me.

Don't you know how I feel about you?

Don't you have any feelings at all?

And what are you saying?

I... I love you, Mr. Wiggins.

That was great, Tia.

For the first time, I actually heard my words come alive.

Laquatia's here.

Oh, sorry.

I was mobbed by the paparazzi.

Oh, don't worry.

I mentioned everybody's name.

Guys, wait for me.

Tamara, can I speak to you for a moment, please?

I'm thinking we're going to have to make a casting change.

Yeah, that Reggie is just not getting it, is he?

No. I think it would be best if you and Tia switched roles.

That's strange. It sounds like you want me and Tia to switch roles.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm thinking you could play the part of the chambermaid.

That's funny. It sounds like you want me to play the chambermaid.

It's for the good of the play. But why?

I'm sorry, Tamara.

It's nothing personal.

Sometimes these things just happen.

Ray,

what are you doing?

Oh, um, since I'm going to the limo convention, I decided to treat myself to

senior executive tote and travel case.

Ah, I guess you threw out that hefty bag.

At least the astronauts use this.

It looks like one bag, but it's actually three.

Well, where are the other two?

I don't have the slightest idea.

May we have the instruction?

Somewhere in here.

Leave that thing alone.

I can't. This thing just ate my watch.

I can't believe you did that to me.

Tamira, you're still in the play. You have my part.

Whoopee! One line!

Wait a minute. You said that part was good. For you, not me. I'm a star, not a

chambermaid. Oh, how cool.

Girls, what's going on?

Tia stole my part in the play.

My baby got the lead?

I'm sorry.

How did that happen? Ask her. She's the backstabber. She probably wants my

boyfriend, too.

What? You don't even have a boyfriend.

Sure, throw that in my face. And I thought you were my sister.

Oh, was that your angry face?

I better go talk to her.

Maybe I shouldn't have taken her part.

I was just there, and he asked me to do it. What was I supposed to do?

I know, honey, I know. He said it was for the girl at the play. I didn't want

hurt anybody.

Oh, baby, I know. That's all right.

Were you good, baby?

I was great, Mom.

What you doing?

I'm erasing any reference to T in my diary.

I want to get rid of all knowledge of her existence.

Tamara, don't you think you're being a bit too dramatic?

Too dramatic?

Oh, great, now everybody's criticizing my acting.

Honey, I wasn't doing that.

Maybe you should look at this as a learning experience.

What did I learn?

Well, first you had the part, and that was great.

And then you lost a part, and that was bad.

You're not very good at this, are you?

Tamara, what happened?

I don't know.

I was just playing the part.

And then the director kept on saying, do this, do that. It was like he was

always directing me.

Well, that is his job.

Honey, you still have a part.

Oh, yeah.

Here's your water, sir. Ooh, somebody polish my Oscar.

Well, honey, I'm going to be just as proud.

Are you still coming?

Oh, sure.

Of course. I mean, I got that limo convention, but nothing's going to keep

away.

You're not going to be embarrassed to only have one line?

Of course not.

Hey, to be or not to be was only one line.

Oh, man, I'm glad I didn't get a stinker like that.

Hurry up.

You need a hat.

You need spats.

You need help.

This happened to me once on a roller coaster.

Oh, honey, you know what? Walk this way. Yeah, now you eat.

Excuse me. You can't see my baby's face. Does he have to wear this mask?

Well, since he's playing man with mask, I say yes.

I've seen our baby's face. Trust me, I'm doing us all a favor.

Oh, honey, this is your big moment. You excited?

I would be if Tamir weren't still mad at me. Oh, honey, I'm sure she's over it

by now. Hi, Lisa. Would you mind fixing my chambermaid costume?

The last actress who wore it was obviously big in the butt.

Tamir, the dress looks fine.

Hi, Tamir.

Tamara, Tia said hi to you.

Lisa, will you tell Ms.

Landry that I only have one line tonight?

And unfortunately, it's not, hi, Tia.

She's coming around.

I am not big in the butt.

Help, my zipper's stuck.

Whatever you do, don't sneeze.

My pleasure. Just sit back and rest.

I mean, rest.

You know, I couldn't have done this limo show without you two. You have a real

talent for gesturing.

It's easy demonstrating your limos, Ray.

They're very sweet.

Oh, thank you. I try to keep them in good shape.

Ray, have you thought of going into professional demonstrating?

Well, the thought has crossed my mind.

For us, Ray?

Well, actually, they're for my daughter. For school players tonight.

Here we go.

What the heck? What's wrong here?

Maybe it's your starter.

Right. Or maybe your battery's dead.

Okay, um, why don't you let me handle it?

Girls, why don't you think it's time you made up?

Oh, I have no problem with making up. As long as she admits you on my part.

But I didn't want it. Will you tell the truth for once?

Okay, okay.

Maybe I did want it. But I was afraid to go for it because I didn't think I'd

get it. And now that I got it, I kind of like it. Okay, I kind of love it. Is

that fine?

I knew it.

You were plotting against me all the time.

I never had a father as cute as you.

This is a real nice truck you have here.

Hey,

my friends call me Foxy.

Okay, Foxy.

Shut up back there.

You know, chickens don't have lips.

Well, I guess it saves them money on chapstick.

You funny, too.

You think we could speed this up a little bit, ma 'am? Oh, no problem,

But I can only take you to the county line. I got some outstanding warrants.

Who'd have guessed it?

Oh, but I can hook you up with my cousin Leroy. He'll get you some wheels. In

the meantime, hold on to your love handles.

I'm looking forward to it. Tonight.

Everybody who's anybody is going to see you.

I'm taking you to the Governor's Ball.

I can't wait.

But I may have to.

No, no, no. We will go to the Governor's Ball.

You know, Tia's happy that she got the part, honey, but she's not happy about

the way it happened.

I mean, I guess we all got a little carried away.

I just want this night to be over.

Yeah, I know how you feel.

But you know what?

You're very talented, and you will get another chance.

You really think so? Oh, yeah, of course.

I mean, when I was 19, that was the year I thought I was going to win Miss

Motown.

They judge you under three Bs, you know.

Beauty, brains, and booty.

Well, maybe it didn't happen that year, but, you know, I got to realize that

life, it gives you lots of other chances.

So you finally became Miss Motown?

Mm -mm.

No.

But I did win a wet T -shirt contest.

Oh, Mr. Wiggins, I could dance all night.

You've been right here before my eyes, and yet I've never seen you.

The audience seems to like her.

Yeah, they do.

And they're gonna like you, too.

Mm -hmm.

I made you your own special tray.

Here. Oh, thank you.

Now,

get ready, honey. You only got a few minutes before you have to go on.

Well, I don't see my dad. I guess he didn't make it.

Well, honey, if he's not here by now, I'm sure he's burning rubber to get

I tell you, LaQuatia, you can take the girl out of the street, but you can't

take the street out of the girl.

I hate you, Wiggins, and everything you stand for.

I don't care if you hate me, as long as you respect me.

Get away from me.

How could you turn on me?

I never meant you any harm.

But I thought we cared about each other.

Well... I'm sorry.

Huh? Huh?

Huh?

I want to talk to what I said.

It wasn't your fault.

You just did what you had to do.

Yeah.

I'm really sorry, too.

I didn't have to do it. I mean, I should have said no. No, no, no. You did the

right thing.

I just... didn't want to admit it but i'm proud of you oh

we are all proud of everybody

but i could use a drink oh did i make it did i make it

here's your water sir

Lisa? Those are our babies, Ray.

Oh, Ray, you smell like a dirty chicken.