Final Edits

To the right is a photo of Ed Voyer (left) and myself (right). Ed is one of my best friends. Though Ed and I are almost opposite on many things, it's that difference that actually works for us to the point that the differences have become complimentary. We approach the things that make us different with so much conviction and passion, that it actually fills the gaps the other may have in a supportive way. As a result, we have a high respect for one another. This, of course, is my take on it. Ed's opinion on this matter may be completely different for all I know.

As I had previously mentioned, WHFO has undergone far more edits in its lifetime than I'd like to admit to. Upon Beari Production's commitment to produce it, I finally felt I could iron out any remaining kinks and have a final, finished version.

Upon hearing of the production, Ed snagged a copy and read it through. One of the things I do like about Ed in that we are so different in things is that he functions as a great second set of eyes for me as he will undoubtedly see thing I don't. In this case, he hit the nail right on the head, and for this I give him full credit.

You see, thoughout the play as a running gag, Jackson (the protagonist) is contractually obligated to date a number of women and marry one of them. The gag never really pays off ... it just pops up every now and then. Since the play only has a cast of 6, only 1 of them being a woman, Ed asked why we can't actually have the women on stage somehow? Aside for creating more women's roles (which I always try to do as there never seem to be enough roles for women, in my opinion) it also gives me the opportunity to have the gag pay off.

So, I hammered a way for a couple of days and found a way to not only create what is in my mind some good potential visuals, but it creates more roles and gives the gag the payoff it needs. It also makes it more of a gag and less of a plot point that never gets used, which makes me happier.

Now, as a result, there are parts for at LEAST 5 women -- but only one has a handful of lines. Debbie and Rene like the idea (I wouldn't have made the changes if they didn't agree, as it's their production), and so do I. Fifteen years and I never thought of that! Thank you, Ed!