Everybody's Got the Rights....but Me

In the ongoing struggle that I am having with Canyon High School's stupidity and lack of cultural sensitivity, they have managed to eff up my life...again.

In the previous post, I discussed their white bread version of cultural diversity...a choice that made me change my own fall play in order not to ruffle the already molting feathers of my school district. I'm pretty sure that they don't need me stirring the pot.  So, Romeo and Juliet set in Mexico is shelved.

I chose to do Our Town. Filled in the application, got a confirmation email, and in my excitement, took that as the green light.

Two hours after I announced Plan B, I get an email from the publisher. The rights are on hold, it could take up to 4 weeks, yada, yada, yada.  I call the publishing house and grovel...to no avail.  They tell me to call back on the 28th.

I'm nice...for once.  I wait until the 30th.  Give 'em time to get their ducks in a row.

No answer.

I email...twice...for good measure.

No answer.

Now, I'm panicking. I have auditions in a few weeks, and no script.

I spend a few hours applying for anything, seeing what will stick, and keep getting the same response:

"Thank you for your application.  We'll get back to you in 4-6 weeks by regular mail."

AAAUUUGGGHHHH!!!!

Plan E. Finally get the rights, scripts, and spend a fortune on expedited shipping for a piece called Vintage Hitchcock, a 1940's radio play.  Haven't even read the whole thing, but it's better than not having a fall show at all.

Then, in a moment of true Stacy pissiness, I email the publisher for Our Town and give them the what-for about not getting back to me, cancel my application, I'll show you!  (who am I showing, let's be honest)

Six hours later, I receive an email from said publisher stating something along these lines:

"We're sorry about the delay in your application.  You have been granted the rights for Our Town.  Would you like to proceed with your order?"

ARE YOU F&%*ING KIDDING ME???????

I JUST spent $500 mere hours earlier on a different show.  No going back now.  Besides the fact, I'm pretty sure that I blew up any bridge with this publisher by my pissy rant.

Dammit.

I'm pretty sure that you can't make this stuff up.  It only happens on TV.