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The Leader Feeling Blue and The Janitor (deleted scene)
A relational moment around change on stage
« It takes a long while for a director to cease thinking in terms of the result he desires and instead concentrate on discovering the source of energy in the actor from which true impulses arise. » — Peter Brook, theater director, 2017
Deleted scene
Stage directions*: At the office, in the main boardroom, at night. Center stage, in the dim light, a large wooden table, and too many chairs. THE JANITOR, wearing an old boilersuit, is brooming the floor in silence. Enter THE LEADER FEELING BLUE, he seems concerned, lost in thought.
* Instructions as guidelines to help shape the performance, but ultimately, the final say rests with the actors and director.
THE LEADER FEELING BLUE (almost whispering): We have tried everything! We have involved all our project managers and the communication teams, we have spoken to renowned ex-McKinsey consultants, and even hired a certified master executive behavioral coach! What more can we do? I am so tired of elegant people. Everyone looks old. I guess I fit in.
(noticing THE JANITOR, and raising his voice)
How do we bring real change?
