Midtown Manhattan, December 2nd 2023

I'm laying on my bed naked, with all my clothes scattered around the floor.

My Iphone is charging on my bedstand.

Elsie comes in and starts to give me directions of what will I do today.

She's always telling me what to do, how to behave.

I'm just a regular person who is an actor. Gosh!

Elsie – Good morning Jordan today we're meeting the director of "Kinky Boots".

Elsie – He is really bossy so don't sass him and try to do things in your way.

Jordan – Well Elsie, my darling. I don't care if he is bossy.

Jordan –He has to respect me and I will respect him.

Jordan – And I will always be me. My audience won't get what directors are imposing.

Jordan – I will always act as I want to. I won't be some carbon copy.

Elsie – Jordan please don't make this one of your statements!

Jordan – I think everyone in this business should know about how I act.

Jordan – It's no surprise that my work method is as I want it to be.

Jordan – And The New York Times they don't spare the time to write as how I act.

Elsie – Yes but you know since the last actor who has performed this role. "Kinky Boots" have been taken to a higher stake.

Elsie – They are expecting a lot from you.

Jordan – And they will do it.

Jordan – As long as they let me do it my way, there's nothing to worry about.

Elsie – We'll see.

Elsie – But now you're priority is to take a shower and clean your bedroom.

Jordan – You're not my mother. You're my publicist.

Jordan – I don't even know how do you get here everyday at anytime.

Jordan – I will order to change the door lock.

Elsie – Do as you like. But I'll always find a way back here.

Jordan – Right.

Elsie – Have you been looking up to the last actor who performed as "Lola"?

Jordan – I didn't. I like Billy Porter's version better.

Jordan – It's not that polished.

Jordan – And I was reading the other day about "Lola" she wasn't that polished.

Jordan – So I prefer to watch Billy's version. Even though I will give my own twist to the character.

Elsie – Okay, just work hard on this.

Elsie – This is your big ticket to the A list.

Elsie – You're going to be a Broadway baby if everything goes alright.

Jordan – Okay.

Jordan – Now if you'll excuse me I have to take a shower and I would appreciate if you'd go downstairs.

Elsie – Sure, go ahead, my great star.

Jordan (awkward) – Right.

Elsie leaves my gorgeous bedroom and I'm wondering where Roderick is.

Probably he is on the other room, that we like to call the art room.

Maybe he is writing scripts. Who knows?!

I get up my bed, all naked and go to my suite to take a shower.

I bathe with hot almost boiling water and do vocal warm ups.

I'm not a great singer but I'm not the worst too.

I'm a bit nervous about having to sing a lot.

Doing eight shows a week must be tiring for my vocal chords.

I can't allow myself to get a cold or strain my voice.

I dress myself with a dark blue trench coat, a dark blue sweater with a white shirt under it.

Dark blue pants and black and white boots.

It's Winter so I guess I'm dressed well to be warm and also well dressed for a formal meeting.

I grab the clothing that are scattered all around the floor, fold them and put them on my open closet.

There's a Chanel shop bag in there. It was a gift from a movie critic, a pair of leather Chanel boots.

Oh my gosh I'm loving this life. But I know that this shouldn't get in my head.

I'm an actor and though I will live a good life I won't let that make me bitter or vain.

I walk in the art room and Roderick is there.

He is sitting, just dressed with a robe writing on his Macbook.

Jordan – Hi Rody.

Roderick – Hi, good morning.

Jordan – What are you creating there?

Roderick – It's just a story I was wondering about this morning.

Jordan – Can I read it?!

Roderick – Oh it's not something that good to read. It's really shitty actually.

Jordan – Nothing from you is shitty. Let me read it.

Roderick – I said no.

Jordan (hurt) – Alright!

Roderick – Sometimes there are things that aren't supposed to be read.

Jordan – Alright. I'm leaving either way.

Roderick – Where are you going?

Jordan - I'm going to meet the "Kinky Boots" director.

Jordan – I will sing some songs from the musical.

Roderick - Already?!

Jordan – It's just a sneak peak at how will I do on Broadway.

Jordan – He works at a fast pace.

Jordan – So we will bring the beggining of the production today.

Roderick - You'll be fine. You're amazing.

Roderick – Just tell me if you feel pressured or anxious.

Jordan – Sure daddy. I will tell you.

Roderick – Please don't call me that. That's messed up.

Jordan – Okay... daddy.

Roderick (laughing) – You little...

Roderick hugs me.

Roderick – I love you.

Jordan – I love you too, but I have to go now.

Jordan – I don't know how but I'm already late.

Roderick – You're always late gosh.

Jordan – You don't have to tell me. The press makes sure that everyone knows about it.

Jordan – Now I have to leave.

Jordan – Bye Rody.

Jordan – Bye Jordan.

I'm already on my way to out of the loft. Elsie is waiting outside in front of the limousine.

Jordan – I'm ready.

Elsie – Late as usual.

Jordan – You too?! I'm tired of hearing that.

Elsie – Then don't arrive late.

Jordan – Would you please shut your mouth.

Elsie – Hey! Watch it.

Jordan – Let's just get in,

We enter the limousine, I put on my black cat shaped sunglasses.

The limousine driver starts the engine and drives us to the theatre.

We're meant to go to "United Palace" theatre to meet Jimmy Wright.

What a coincidence that he has the same last name as me. That's really nice.

I've seen some parts of the theatre in the tv show "Smash" where the fictional Broadway show, "Bombshell" would take place.

And now I'm going to sing and act there.

It's going to be beyond amazing. I'm so excited.

We finally arrive at "United Palace" theatre and Jimmy Wright is waiting for us at the door.

Limousine driver – Have a good rehearsal Mr. Wright.

Jordan – Thank you. I'll see you later.

Elsie – Bye.

Limousine – I'll be here when you're ready to go home.

We get out of the limousine. Elsie wants to be the first to speak with the director.

I'm not a puppet and she's not my spokeswoman.

I have my own voice. So I push her "gently" out of my way and go next to the director.

Director – Good morning Mr. Wright.

Jordan – Good morning Mr. Wright!

We laugh.

Jordan – It feels like we're repeating what the other one says.

Director – It's a nice coincidence that we happen to have the same last name.

Jordan – Maybe we're somehow related.

Director – Who knows?!

Jordan – Right!

Director – Shall we get in?!

Jordan – Sure but can I make something clear?!

Elsie starts to panic. The director stares at me with a defiant look.

Director – Of course. I don't want anything to be unclear between us and in this production.

Jordan – Oh it's nothing that serious. I'll promise you I won't bring you trouble.

Jordan – I just prefer to be called by Jordan.

Jordan – You know, Mr. Wright is too formal.

Jordan – When I'm working with directors and producers I prefer for them to call me just Jordan.

Director – Sure Jordan. Now let's get in.

Jordan – Sure.

Elsie breathes with relief. We all get in the "United Palace" and go to the theatre.

Elsie and the director are sitting in the first row right next to the stage.

A costume designer gave me big red boots to wear.

I'm not used to walk in heels.

I mean I walked once with my mother's when I was little. But these ones are really big.

I've been practicing all the "Lola" musical numbers.

Director (sitting in a chair) – So Jordan how much familiar are you with the art of drag?

Jordan (from the stage) – A bit.

Director (sitting in a chair) – In a scale of one to ten. How familiar are you?

Jordan (from the stage) – Four.

Director (sitting in a chair) – Alright. Do you know the song "Land of Lola"?

Jordan (from the stage) – I do. Do you want me to sing it?!

Director (sitting in a chair) – Why aren't you already? I thought you didn't like to beat around the bush.

Jordan (from the stage) – I'm on it!

I take a deep breath.

Balance myself in these red boots and I let myself being possessed by a woman soul.

A woman vibe.

Jordan (from the stage) – Hit it.

A tech crew member starts the instrumental of "Land of Lola" and I start to sing it.

Some members of the cast join in and start to sing with me. They're supposed to be the "Angels".

The musical number ends. And we all clap.

Jimmy gives me a standing ovation.

Director – Great. Have you walked on heels before?

Jordan – No, I haven't.

Director – Come on, that was great.

Director – Only someone with experience with heels could do that.

Jordan – I'm telling the truth.

Director – Then you my friend are going to be really successful in this show.

Jordan – Oh thank you.

Jordan (to the members of the cast) – You were amazing!

They all thank me. Blow me kisses and stare at me.

Director – You all can leave.

Director – Great perfomance. Good job guys.

The members that were playing the "Angels" leave the stage.

Jordan – Can I talk to you Jimmy?!

Director – Sure.

I get down of the stage and go next to Jimmy.

Jordan – I was thinking that "Lola" should be padded.

Jordan – I mean the actor who plays her should use hip pads.

Director – We don't use foam pads on Broadway.

Jordan – I see. But I'm not talking about foam pads.

Director – It's really hard to work with them on the dress changes.

Director – Plus you're playing a drag queen and a man.

Jordan – There's silicone pads that are put right to your hips and then coated with pantyhose.

Jordan – If I have to make a dress change to "Simon" I just take the hip pads and still use the pantyhose.

Director – That might be a good idea.

Jordan - Because they will have the same color as "Lola".

Director – I guess we can do it. Broadway do really needs to be shaken.

Director – Every revival is just the same thing but with a different cast.

Director – I guess we could do it.

Jordan – Thank you.

Jordan – "Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets"!

Director – That's a movie quote. But still is suitable.

Jordan – I like you Jimmy.

Jordan – I guess this production will be amazing.

Director - I think so too.

Elsie – Mr. Wright could I make some publicity stills for the show?!

Director – I don't know. That's not my job.

Director – My job is to direct Jordan and the rest of the cast.

Elsie – Alright.

Director - But you should speak to the producer.

Director – She may give you some enlightments about it.

Director – Here's her card.

Elsie - Ivy Macintyre?!

Elsie – I worked with her before.

Director - Amazing.

Elsie – She will let me do this.

Director – I hope it's all settled.

Jordan – I think.

Director - Now I would like for you to meet the costume artists and makeup/hair artists.

Director – So they can start to make the costumes for the workshop and style the wigs to your head.

Jordan – Alright. Let's get on with it.