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My name is Margie Argyle

and I've been the artistic director of The Argyle Theatre for six years.

The theatre we make - it's uncompromising, it's urgent,

it's visceral.

Oh... (SCOFFS SOFTLY) I think 'humourless' is a bit unfair.

Money is the death of creativity.

Actually, I remember once I was, like, freestyle monologuing

about death and decay

and someone goes, "Oh, Margie, there's a man out the front

"who says you haven't paid for your Uber Eats,"

and I just immediately lost my train of thought.

It's like, "Oh, great now I'm just sitting here with a banh mi."

You know, "Thanks a lot."

Mm-hm.

I think our next season launching tomorrow night

is probably our most challenging yet.

Margie! Like, if you...

Sorry.

Sorry, everyone. (SIGHS HEAVILY)

Looks cool, though.

I am so sorry. Could you just give me a minute?

We'll probably leave it there. Let's cut.

Oh, no, no, don't cut.

No, we've got it. Let's pack up.

Thank God that's over.

Thanks a lot, Christian.

I had a lot more to say to them.

We just, uh... We need you in a meeting with the CEO

about half an hour ago.

Oh, God, what does he want?

He wants you to sign off on the program for tomorrow night's launch.

Mm, yeah, this has strong admin energy.

Sorry about that. OK.

Alright, come on. Yep.

Let's go. Let's feed the capitalist machine then.

(THEME MUSIC PLAYS)

I didn't know you had an interview. It's not in the diary.

It's in MY diary.

Went for three hours. Is that normal?

Daniel! I'm so sorry.

I've just been sitting in a really creative space this morning.

Well, I've been sitting here for about half an hour.

OK. (WHISPERS) Sorry.

Alright. Let's have a look.

There we go. Give me the program.

Best program yet, I reckon.

Ohh!

Great pic.

Remember - this launch is tomorrow, Margie.

Tsk!

Yeah, look, I'm still not happy

about Grease being the big show next season.

Like, really - Australia's premier avant-garde theatre,

and we're doing Grease?

It's trash. Oh, God.

Papa would be turning in his grave.

Margie, we agreed on this weeks ago.

Carmel says the board needs a commercial hit with a big name.

OK, so, why are you letting the chair of the board

tell the artistic director what to do?

There's a lot of your experimental stuff in here, Margie.

Look - three plays with full-frontal nudity.

It loses subscribers.

Says you.

No, I'm here to push boundaries, and I am unapologetic about that.

I don't think you understand the seriousness

of our financial situation.

And, I'll be honest, a lot of the mismanagement leads back to you.

OK.

Do you think when my father started this place...

Ah, here we go. No, no, no.

When he was doing work like this,

OK, do you think he was thinking about money?

We lived and breathed theatre.

I basically lived under this desk when I was a child

and I would listen to my father downstairs

ploughing the craft all night!

We're doing Grease.

No, I'm sorry, Daniel. I've made a decision this morning.

We're not doing Grease.

I've got a bigger idea.

I think I'm having a panic attack.

We're not redesigning the guide.

The discussion is over.

Excuse me if I'm not inclined to listen to someone

who eats Nando's for breakfast

and scrolls realestate.com on the toilet.

OK.

I'm out.

(STAMMERS) Out...

Out of the meeting or...

Does he mean out of this meeting?

Actually...

..I'm allowed to change my mind!

You don't understand the artistic process, Daniel!

And, by the way, no-one wants to see you nude.

OK? Well, let's not generalise.

We've all seen it from every angle, back and front and bent over.

I've seen more of YOU than my own wife.

Toxic! Toxic masculinity!

Good luck finding anyone else

who can deal with the great Margie Argyle.

Ohh...

OK. Mary.

Unfortunately, due to a series of strategic realignments,

your position at this organisation no longer exists.

Full details of your redundancy are in this information pack.

Julia, please, I'm 65.

Mm, I know.

I'm your mentor.

So, you must know what I'm about to say next, which is "No further..."

BOTH: "Discussion will be entered into."

That's right. That is one of mine.

Yep. Classic Mary.

Alright, that's the awkwardness over, so, how's things at home?

How's Graham?

Roger? Your husband, yes.

He died.

Are you sure? That's not in my notes.

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

Carmel!

Quick word in your office, Julia.

Now? Yes. Now.

Won't be a moment.

How are you, Mary?

Oh... She's fine.

Husband died, so, she's a bit sad. Take a moment.

(WHISPERS) But out by the end of the day.

It's all lies, Mum.

Can't believe the CEO of a bank just, like, literally lies.

She's literally lying, like... Just let me handle it.

Fine.

It seems that Ryan, in his capacity in the lending centre,

has wiped a customer's personal loans.

Tom McNamara.

Is that your ex-husband, Julia?

Ex-husband, yes.

What have you done? What? He's got a new start-up.

Get this, though - edible coffee cups,

so, you finish the coffee... Oh... Just...

Edible coffee cups already exist.

You can't start that up.

Well, I'm glad I did it anyway.

It was a legend move, so...

Obviously, the police will have to be called.

Police? Mum?

That's, like, prison. Oh, stop it.

I'm going to prison. No-one's going to prison.

Are they?

What do you think of theatre, Julia?

Theatre?

(CHORTLES) Didn't realise they were still doing it.

I mean, don't we all just watch Netflix now?

I am the chair of a fantastic little theatre, The Argyle.

You will have heard of it. No.

And we just lost our CEO.

He was so sad to go. Mm-hm.

But I think that YOU would be perfect to take over.

Oh, I'm sorry. Is this a joke?

Am I on candid camera?

(SNICKERS) No.

What's Candid Camera?

Just come over and fill in until the new CEO starts,

and then we can forget all about this.

Seriously, Mum, what is Candid Camera?

OTHERS: Shut up.

Let's just talk outside.

Don't touch any of those computers, Ryan.

Theatre?

I don't know.

Oh, come on, Carmel. I tripled profit last quarter.

Yes, we're all aware of your bulging trophy capital.

And I got rid of family leave.

Look, The Argyle is having a few tiny financial issues,

but you'll iron them out in no time.

And when I do iron out these tiny financial issues,

I get my job back, yes?

Yes, yes, yes.

And Ryan does too?

You will love it.

And they have a really dynamic artistic director.

Bring out your invoices!

(CHUCKLES)

Approved! Approved! Approved!

Good news, everyone - I'm in charge.

OK? So, we're not gonna have someone telling us there's no money

for the things we need to make our art.

There actually is no money, though,

so, have your fun, it's good to have fun.

Oop. She's off.

Jacob.

Jacob, Jacob, Jacob. Yeah.

I've cancelled Grease.

Thank God.

Guess what we're gonna do instead. What?

Le Paysan A Moitie Enterre.

Sorry, what?

Yep, starring me, directed by me.

Um... You'll be stunning. Yeah.

Are you saying you're gonna do The Half-Buried Peasant show?

Yes, Christian. First person to attempt it since Papa. First woman.

But it's an obscure 18th-century French play.

Yeah. And it goes for four hours.

And it involves dumping two tonnes of sand on stage.

Eight tonnes.

I need eight tonnes.

Well, you'll never get the board to sign off

on that one, so... (SIGHS) Christian...

..I feel like you're just still struggling

with the fact that nothing blossomed between us.

Oh... I'm... Sure, you know, we had fun.

It was one night.

I might leave you to it, guys.

OK. Yep.

Excuse me. Who's that?

(QUIETLY) I don't know. (QUIETLY) OK.

You know, this is bigger than us.

Can you just support me, please?

I have to do my job.

I'm sorry. No, no. Yeah, great, do your job.

I have to do my job. Do your little job.

No, good decision. Mm. It's not personal.

No, I'll bring Donna in on it instead.

Donna!

Donna! (EXHALES HEAVILY)

I have lost my job, you absolute moron.

How could you ask Ryan to do that?

TOM: (ON PHONE) I didn't, I just said

it was something someone COULD do if they worked at a bank.

Oh, please. You know how insecure and gullible he is.

Hey!

I'm talking about someone else. Oh. Sweet.

I don't have time for this.

(DISCONNECT TONE)

Now he's hung up on me. Wonderful.

Are you even going to apologise for committing fraud?

Oh! Sorry for committing fraud.

This is serious, Ryan.

After all the expensive schools and the tutors.

Yeah, and this is all stuff that YOU wanted.

I'm really disappointed. (SIGHS HEAVILY)

You know what the worst thing is?

I now have to go and work at a theatre.

A bunch of lefties

moaning into their chakras and talking about their feelings.

(SIGHS)

I... I actually feel sick.

(SIGHS)

MARGIE: (RECORDING) The work we make -

it's uncompromising, it's urgent,

it's visceral.

I think our next season is probably our most challenging yet.

Don't miss it.

Launch day!

That's looking good, guys.

Does she know? I don't think so.

Shit's gonna hit the fan. Morning, everyone!

Christian!

Margie! Who's this?

Look, I only just found out the new CEO's starting at 10:00.

The board were trying to call you last night.

Yeah, I stayed at a friend's house. Ah...

Which friend was that?

Got heaps of friends, I don't know.

(PHONE LINE RINGS) Sure, yeah. Boy or girl?

VOICEMAIL: Hello. You've reached Carmel Martin.

Leave a message.

Carmel, it's Margie.

We need to have a serious conversation.

God, never here, never available. Oh...

You know what?

Let's get everyone in the rehearsal space and loosen up.

You know, everything's feeling really tight and congested.

Let's do it. OK, who's with me?!

I'm with you.

Let's get in there.

Donna! Jacob!

Let's go!

I'll be mother!

Ooh... OTHERS: Ooh...

Like coral in the ocean.

H-a-a-a-a...

Wh-a-a-a-a-a-a! Wh-a-a-a-a-a-a!

Agh! Agh!

(SQUAWKS)

(QUIETLY) Jesus Christ.

(GROUP YELPS AND GROWLS)

Hello?!

(GROUP YELPS AND GROWLS)

Hello?!

A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a... A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a...

(SHRIEKS)

(GROUP MOANS)

A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-gh!

Ah! Ah!

(GROANS)

(GROUP HUFFS RHYTHMICALLY)

Hello?

Oh!

Oh. Welcome. Here she is.

Julia McNamara. Come on, bring it in.

Oh... Bring it in.

I don't know that that's appropriate in the workplace.

OK. First time in the theatre.

Mm-hm. Taking it all in.

Mm. Mm. (CHUCKLES)

Everyone, this is our new CEO, Julia McNamara!

Chicken! Good morning.

Let's form a circle, guys.

Oh, I won't hold hands, I've not had COVID, so, feel free.

Alright. Close it up.

Alright, Julia, do you want to tell the group a bit about yourself?

Then we'll go around the circle.

Now? Yeah, jump on in.

Uh... Alright.

What defines Julia McNamara?

I know what it is. It's a grind set.

Which is like a mindset, but I'm grinding.

24-7.

Do not stop the grind until I get results.

And that's how I have expanded the operational bandwidth

of billion-dollar companies

while keeping price-to-earnings ratios -

(CLICKS TONGUE) - through the roof.

What does that mean?

Don't know, just got the bit about grinding.

But, hey, there's also a fun side to J-Mac.

I enjoy working out.

So, if anyone wants to chat chin-up PBs, down for that.

And my guilty pleasure is...

..Dancing With The Stars.

Oh... Great show, yeah.

So, that's me in a nutshell -

work hard, play not quite as hard as I work.

OK.

Um... Thank you, Julia.

Obviously, I'm Margie Argyle.

Whoo! (APPLAUSE) (CHUCKLES)

I've been the artistic director here for six years.

And I'm in charge of absolutely everything

except the boring financial stuff.

Mm.

But I'm also a storyteller.

I'm a truth custodian.

I'm a disruptor. I'm a witch.

I'm a feminist. I'm a mother.

Yes... (SNAPS FINGERS)

My work is constantly grappling

with the universality of our biological makeup

combined with a collective sense of the sublime.

Sorry, what does that mean?

(OTHERS SNAP FINGERS) Welcome to the arts, basically.

So, that's me!

I'll go next.

Christian Miller, marketing...

Yeah, look, we probably don't have time to go around everyone.

I'll keep it moving.

So, tonight is the VIP launch of our new season program!

(WHISTLES) Yeah!

Yes, we're gonna have champagne.

There'll be roving performances.

We've got copious totes.

Copious totes.

There's some fun stuff in there -

drink bottles, fidget spinner, do-it-yourself moon cup.

All Grease-themed, by the way.

Let's not forget. Mm. It is, yep.

Anyway, this is where we come together as a group...

(CLAPS)

..and we start...

Oh...

(GROUP CLAPS RHYTHMICALLY) ..to be the beat of the same drum.

E-o! E-o!

GROUP: Oo-oo!

E-o! E-o! Oo-oo!

E-o! E-o! Oo-oo!

E-o! E-o! Oo-oo!

Margie, I... E-o! E-o!

Oo-oo!

I'm sorry, how long does this usually go for?

20 minutes usually.

E-o! E-o! Oo-oo!

E-o! E-o! OK.

What in God's name is in the air here?

E-o! E-o!

Oo-oo! E-o! E-o!

Oo-oo! E-o! E...

(SCREEN TAPS)

(MESSAGE WHOOSHES)

So, how often does the...

..clapping and chanting thing happen?

Oh, every morning. Every morning?

Mm. It's a fantastic way to get into the body.

Mm, I feel good. Interesting use of staff time.

Mm.

Well, I'm looking forward to working with you.

I've heard great things, Margie.

Oh, my real name is Marguerite.

Ah, would you prefer I call you that?

No, I just think it's interesting.

Do you? Mm-hm.

OK, well, I would like to hit the ground running,

so, a couple of things.

I need to get across next year's program ASAP.

Oh, grab a tote. There you go. No, I don't want a tote. Thank...

Mm. Thank you. Have a look.

And Carmel mentioned the place is under financial pressure.

Did she? How do you know Carmel?

I was her 2IC at NovaCorp Bank.

OK, you were nipping at her heels.

No wonder you're here.

(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

Mm. Mm.

I also need profit-and-loss statements.

Who can I get those from?

Me and only me.

Well, could you email those across, please? Thank you.

So, what is the Julia McNamara story?

Girl talk! Come on! Married? Single? Let's have it.

Single. Mother of one.

Really, a mother?

That's interesting. I wasn't picking up on that energy.

I got single, though.

I guess like recognises like.

(CHUCKLES)

(CHUCKLES)

Anyway, thank you so much for coming past.

I have a huge meeting

about our launch tonight. Yes.

Yes, we do. I am coming to that.

I don't think you're required.

(QUIETLY) Don't worry about it.

OK, so, let's talk launch.

OK, the lights are gonna come down,

there's gonna be the silence in the space,

the anticipation, the build,

and then - bang! - music.

And here she comes, Margie Argyle, or a version of Margie.

We're never truly ourselves on stage.

And then, obviously, I'll go to press the launch button...

Margie, sorry, I should have said this earlier.

Carmel emailed. Just a little change, no biggie.

She... She wants Julia to launch the program and press the button.

What? What?

I mean, Margie always launches the program.

That's an Argyle tradition.

No, it makes sense. I can see the strategy.

It means I can present my financial plan.

Oh. Do you have a performance background?

Well, I've given presentations

in front of the CEOs of the four major banks, so...

..you tell me - do I?

Yeah. Well, I guess if Ibsen were alive today,

he'd be giving PowerPoint presentations all over the shop.

(LAUGHS) (CHUCKLES)

Who's Ibsen?

Ah. Interesting. No-one knows.

Keep references relatable.

That's a good tip for everybody.

Now, the big show I'm launching is Grease, yes?

Yes. Yes, Grease. Mm.

Great movie, high profit yield.

And Carmel said something about getting a big name in.

Uh... Undecided.

Thanks. Yep.

OK, well, here's a thought -

did you know...

..Sonia Kruger can sing?

I know. I didn't realise either.

I saw a clip.

Yeah, so, um...casting's actually the artistic director's job.

You wait till you see this. She's doing that Chumbawamba song.

Does the Wi-Fi work here? I've been having trouble.

I switched it off.

Again, Donna?

No-one was using it.

Donna, we've been through this. Someone's always using the Wi-Fi.

But we're all in here, and it's out there.

That's not how Wi-Fi works.

Sorry, what's this?

I'll just... I'll restart the router, shall I?

Add that to my list as well.

Yep, and my lunch.

And what? Just my lunch on your list as well.

Pop my lunch on. Thank you. Mm.

Fishbowl. Fishbowl.

Yes, indeed.

Extra fish. Thank you.

Alright, OK, well, let's get on with it, I guess.

That's it? Yeah, that's it.

Ooh, there she is - the boss.

"Who's Ibsen?"

Honestly, I nearly died.

Like, the day of the launch, and they send in some corporate robot

to snoop around our finances.

No-one's to tell her anything.

Mm-mm. Keep her out of it.

Waist - 42 inches.

It's up a bit, Margs. What does that mean?

Oh! Nothing. I think I need a new tape measure, actually.

Yeah, I think you do, Donna.

There's no budget for that. Donna, why is this on here?

What's that? It's the router.

She's yarn-bombed it. Donna!

It buzzes and it looks ugly.

Well, it's a major fire hazard. Sorry, it's coming off.

Hey!

Pick it. Don't snip it.

Alright.

Guys, let's focus. Let's talk about the launch tonight.

So, you're just gonna sneak a new play into the program

and hide that from Julia?

Yeah. Exactly.

But everything's Grease-themed, alright? What about all the totes?

Just reload the totes.

Um... There's copious totes, Margie. You said it yourself.

Yeah, I know there's copious totes, Christian.

I ordered them. But can you help me out here and reload the totes?

I'm gonna help.

It's not that hard to reload the totes!

I'm going to reload the totes, Margie!

Reload the totes! A lot of yelling in the workplace.

Julia! How are you going? Come in, come in.

Welcome to the wardrobe department,

where dreams come to life.

Gosh.

So, do you make all this?

Yep. Yes, of course.

You CAN buy costumes. Do you know Spotlight?

I can't bear this.

Yes, I know Spotlight.

OK, well, maybe check that out.

Margie... Mm.

..still don't have any profit-and-loss statements.

OK, that's working now, guys.

Hey, you know what our donors really love?

When the CEO gets into party mode on launch night!

Don't they? Yeah? Oh, don't worry about that

because I can party with the best of them.

Really? Yes.

You know what you should do? Something Grease-themed.

What about a sexy Sandy?

Mm... (GASPS)

I'd love to do a Sandy. I'm good with vinyl.

Yeah! No, I'm not doing that.

Go on, it'll be fun.

No.

That's a shame, Julia.

Carmel is gonna be really disappointed.

Just FYI, I went to last year's office Christmas party

as Michele Bullock.

Who's that?

The head of the reserve bank. It was hilarious.

Mm.

OK. I'm needed in wigs.

That was a relatable reference.

It was very funny 'cause her glasses are completely different to mine.

Donna...

..I'll think about the Sandy thing.

Come and see me in my office.

Let's try this one.

OK, let's have a look. Let's have a look.

Oh, no, I don't think that... That's not it.

It's not it.

It's not it, is it? No.

OK. Here's the updated run sheet for tonight.

Oh. Oh, what's this? I'm on last?

That was Carmel's call. It's not my call.

Oh, yeah, but I bet you're loving it.

Oh, my God. Yes, I'm in love with Carmel now.

Right? I'm in love with everyone. I'm in love with Jacob.

I'm in love with...

..everyone.

(COMPUTER TRILLS) Come on, Margie.

How hard is it to send an email?

(SIGHS)

Margie? You know what I mean? Oh.

Time to give her a dose of the craft, I think.

A little bit of acting.

I still need those reports.

Oh, wow. What is this?

You look like the altar boy from Saint Cecilia's.

Julia, I've just had a phone call.

OK.

From my son, Little Cherry.

Oh, you have a son? Sorry, what's his name?

Little Cherry. Cherry?

He's named after his grandfather, Jerry,

but he couldn't say 'Jerry', so, he said 'Cherry'.

(CHORTLES)

Cherry, Jerry, Cherry, Jerry, Cherry.

Named himself?

Anyway, he's just found out he's dyslexic.

What, just now? Yep.

How old is he?

Eight.

OK, did he call you from school?

Sorry, it's 4:30...

Yeah, but the point is I need to rush home tonight.

You know?

The poor little boy needs his mother, so...

OK.

I just need to change the running order for the launch tonight.

Sure. Yeah.

Whatever gets me those reports.

OK. Mm?

Thanks, Jules.

Agh. 'Jules'.

Mums get it.

I don't get any of it.

Is this where you thought your life would end up?

Oh, 1,000%. Yeah.

Oh, finally reloading the totes.

I'll see you guys tonight at the launch.

I'm going for a drink.

I'm exhausted!

Uh... I'll go get us some more totes.

Thanks, Kat.

Was that Margie? Did she just leave?

Yes.

She still hasn't given me those reports.

Uh... Well, I could show you the reports...if you wanted.

Yes, please. Just between us, though.

OK? Fine.

Alright.

Thank you.

So, how long have you been at The Argyle?

20 years.

20 years? Yep.

From usher all the way to the top.

Oh. Wow!

I actually used to tread the boards myself, but, um...

..no, admin's my real passion, and I know that now.

Oh, my God.

What?

OK, this place is a disaster.

No wonder she didn't want me to see these.

Well, maybe...maybe you shouldn't be seeing them.

Ooh, no.

No? OK.

How has she been allowed to spend like this? Wow.

If you want to turn things around, she has got to go.

And I'm more than happy to pull the trigger.

(STAMMERS) Well, you can't

because the board's the only one who can fire Margie.

Uh... Carmel would never fire a woman.

It'd be very off-brand for her.

Oh, God, I think you're right.

Mm. I am.

I'm gonna be stuck here forever.

Yeah. That's the dream.

(MUSIC, CHATTER)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Thank you so much. (KISSES) Thank you so much.

Hello!

How are you? Thank you for your donations.

Hi!

How are you?! Oh, I love that.

I nearly bought it, but I didn't 'cause I...

In the end, I thought, no.

Carmel!

We've been trying to get in touch with you all day.

Yes, and I have been frantically trying to call you back,

but you know... We should have brunch.

Yes! Let's have brunch.

Let's sort out brunch. Let's do brunch. I love brunch.

We've got a lot to talk about. Bye!

Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for coming.

And, of course, a very big thankyou

to Darren Henderson from the Westport City Council.

He has his demons, but he's always been very supportive of us.

So, without any further ado,

to announce our major production for this season,

I bring on the brilliant, the talented, the effervescent

Margie Argyle.

(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)

Thank you, everybody.

And, before I get started, just a little reminder -

please grab a tote.

We have copious totes, so, grab one, grab two, grab eight.

Take one home for your loved ones.

You know what? I'm gonna throw out the script tonight.

Because I was asked to come up here and compromise everything.

They wanted me to rip out my artistic soul

and feed it to the capitalist machine.

(AUDIENCE MURMURS)

But I am a storyteller.

Whoo! OK?

I tell stories.

Yeah! (APPLAUDS)

(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)

You know, my late, great father, Jeremy Argyle,

used to stare mediocrity down

and say, "No, thank you.

"Get on a bus and get out of here!"

(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)

So, for the first time in 20 years

I will be performing the play that put this theatre on the map.

Ladies and gentlemen, our major production this season -

Le Paysan A Moitie Enterre!

What?

It's supposed to be Grease.

Farewell, Grease! (APPLAUSE)

(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)

(WHOOPING)

(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)

(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)

I am a peasant buried half-alive,

but, by God, I will prevail!

(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)

(MUMBLES INDISTINCTLY)

And now I'd like to introduce our new CEO, Julie McNamara.

(APPLAUSE)

(AUDIENCE MURMURS)

What in the name of God is she wearing?

(QUIETLY) It's Greased Lightnin'.

(QUIETLY) Childish.

So unprofessional, the lot of you.

(AUDIENCE MEMBER WOLF-WHISTLES)

(MICROPHONE SQUEALS)

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

Well, in keeping with tonight's theme...

..I'm here to say

you better shape up.

Mm.

'Cause you need a plan.

And I can keep you strategised.

Jesus Christ.

There we go.

Always good to have a laugh

before discussing serious business.

Unfortunately, The Argyle Theatre

is experiencing extreme financial difficulty,

and, if something isn't done,

this may be the last season you ever have.

And the person single-handedly responsible

for running this place into the ground

is in fact... Thank you, Julia.

And now I would like to launch this season's program!

I will do one thing. I will launch this season.

I'm launching it! I'm launching it!

The artistic director does it!

I'm doing it!

I'm launching! I'm...

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

(APPLAUSE)

SONG: # I got chills!

# They're multiplying

# And I'm losing control

# 'Cause the power

# You're supplying... #

This organisation is not financially viable.

Oh. So, not gonna acknowledge

country or anything?

Christian will assist me

in conducting performance reviews

starting today.

Are we not more than human resources?!

Oh, don't clap that.

that feels like a version of workplace harassment.

You will not be cutting my staff.

Ryan, Christian...

Yes? ..this is my son, Ryan.

Margie, Julia's fired Jacob.

What are you doing? What?!

He's not going anywhere!

Hey!

OK, Julia, if this is all so easy...

..why don't YOU do it?

SONG: # Watch me back here

# I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad

# I'm the baddest

# Hey! Hey! # I'm the baddest. #