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[0:07] Dinah Levine: Hi, I'm here.

[0:09] Walt Mendez: Sorry, I was in the bathroom.

[0:11] Dinah Levine: Well, do that on your own time. Because you never know who's gonna be on the other end of the phone when it rings. God forbid you miss an opportunity for one of the clients. They're everything for us. You understand?

[0:23] Walt Mendez: I do.

[0:24] Dinah Levine: I'm in the business of taking care of people. That's what I do. Got it. Don't expect anyone to take care of me, but I do expect you to do your job. So when I buzz, you pick up. Right away. Not five minutes later, right away.

[0:37] Walt Mendez: Uh, okay.

[0:38] Dinah Levine: As my father, may he rest in peace, used to say to me, when opportunity calls, it doesn't leave a message.

[0:45] Walt Mendez: Right.

[0:46] Dinah Levine: When I was your age, I received a phone call that happened to change the course of human events for a young actor you might have heard of. George Clooney. It's the casting director from The Facts of Life. You know what would have happened if I missed that call? No ER, no Oceans 11, no Nespresso commercials.

[1:05] Walt Mendez: Got it. Now, where's my diet Coke?

[1:07] Dinah Levine: On your desk.

[1:08] Walt Mendez: Uh, this is Coke Zero.

[1:10] Dinah Levine: Uh, the guy at the cart said that it was basically the same.

[1:13] Walt Mendez: It's not.

[1:15] Dinah Levine: Oh. I miss Tegan.

[1:17] Walt Mendez: I'm sorry. I'll do better.

[1:19] Dinah Levine: Oh, it's not you, honey. I'm just tired of training new assistants.

[1:23] Walt Mendez: I'll be easy. I promise.

[1:25] Dinah Levine: Good. Don't make me regret rescuing you from that piano bar.

[1:30] Walt Mendez: I sent out 40 resumes, and you're the only one that responded.

[1:34] Dinah Levine: Because I take chances on people.

[1:37] Walt Mendez: And I'm so grateful.

[1:39] Dinah Levine: And in return, I expect loyalty.

[1:42] Walt Mendez: Totally.

[1:43] Dinah Levine: That's why Kurt Savage is still my client. I found him when he was a kid waiting tables at Orso. Now every big agency wants him. But he stays here. Because he's loyal. That's what matters to me. Kindness. Patience. Loyalty.

[2:01] Walt Mendez: Of course.

[2:03] Dinah Levine: Now answer the fucking phone.

[2:05] Dinah Levine: Dinah Levine agency.

[2:08] Caller: Hey, uh, Tegan?

[2:10] Walt Mendez: Oh, her last day was Friday. I'm Walt.

[2:13] Caller: Oh, oh, yes, that's right. She's a vibe now, becoming fancy. Can I have Dinah?

[2:18] Walt Mendez: Uh, sure. Let me just see how this works. If I press this button.

[2:25] Dinah Levine: Walt, I'm here.

[2:26] Walt Mendez: Oh, okay. I'll just hang up then?

[2:29] Dinah Levine: No, no.

[2:30] Walt Mendez: What?

[2:31] Dinah Levine: Uh, why?

[2:32] Dinah Levine: Because it's a goddamn job. You listen in and take notes.

[2:35] Walt Mendez: Seriously?

[2:36] Dinah Levine: Yes. That's how you learn. Bruce Morton is one of the most talented casting directors on the planet. Also a personal friend.

[2:43] Walt Mendez: Got it. Uh, connecting you now.

[2:49] Bruce Morton: Darling, how are you?

[2:50] Dinah Levine: Hey, Sunshine. How'd it go at the cardiologist?

[2:53] Bruce Morton: If you can believe it, I've got high blood pressure. I need a doctor to tell me this.

[2:57] Dinah Levine: You need to take care of yourself. We are not 25 anymore.

[3:01] Bruce Morton: Please, I'm indestructible. When the flood comes, I'll be doing the backstroke.

[3:05] Dinah Levine: I mean it.

[3:06] Bruce Morton: Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're calling about Kirk's Marvel meeting?

[3:09] Dinah Levine: Yeah, just wanted to make sure he read the script.

[3:13] Bruce Morton: What are you implying?

[3:14] Dinah Levine: Then I want you to have the inside edge. Natalie likes to get into the details.

[3:18] Bruce Morton: Relax. He's a professional.

[3:21] Dinah Levine: Remember when that mattered?

[3:22] Bruce Morton: Oh, don't get me started.

[3:24] Dinah Levine: Okay, we're rolling calls. Have a great date, Brucey. Talk later.

[3:29] Bruce Morton: Ugh, he's just the best. They don't make him like that anymore.

[3:34] Dinah Levine: Yeah. Nice guy. All right. Let's roll calls. Who's first on the call sheet?

[3:40] Walt Mendez: Uh, the computer is still powering up.

[3:43] Dinah Levine: Yeah, it can be slow, yeah.

[3:44] Walt Mendez: It's been an hour.

[3:45] Dinah Levine: Walter, never go to your boss with a problem until you have a solution.

[3:49] Walt Mendez: Oh.

[3:50] Dinah Levine: Okay. Besides, I don't do technology.

[3:52] Walt Mendez: Well, I'm normally pretty good at this stuff, so I can teach you.

[3:56] Dinah Levine: You're a nice person, Walt. That's gonna be a problem. So listen, whatever your impulse is, do the opposite.

[4:04] Walt Mendez: So I shouldn't answer that?

[4:06] Dinah Levine: No, answer it.

[4:06] Walt Mendez: And connect to you?

[4:07] Dinah Levine: Nope. Screen is for Copy.

[4:10] Dinah Levine: Dinah Levine agency?

[4:11] Caller: Where's Tegan?

[4:12] Walt Mendez: Um, I think it's called the Vibe Agency.

[4:15] Caller: Vibe. And that's huge handle like Denzel and Ryan Reynolds. Good for her.

[4:20] Walt Mendez: Yeah, yeah. She seemed really excited when we were training last week.

[4:23] Caller: Yeah. Well, nice to meet you, man. Uh, can I have Dinah?

[4:25] Walt Mendez: Uh, sure. Uh, one sec.

[4:30] Dinah Levine: Dinah, there's a call for you on line one.

[4:33] Dinah Levine: Well, of course it's for me. Who else would it be for? Who is it?

[4:35] Walt Mendez: Oh, damn, I didn't get the name.

[4:37] Dinah Levine: Get the name.

[4:38] Walt Mendez: Sorry, I forgot to Ben.

[4:43] Caller: Davis.

[4:44] Dinah Levine: Ben Ben Davis?

[4:46] Walt Mendez: Oh, oh, oh my God. I love you. Uh, I saw you in Guys and Dolls at the Muni five years ago when I was in college. You were by far the best Sky Masterson I have ever seen.

[4:57] Caller: Oh shit.

[4:58] Walt Mendez: Shoot. Uh, that's Dinah. Can you can you just hold one second?

[5:01] Caller: Yeah.

[5:02] Walt Mendez: Well.

[5:04] Dinah Levine: It's Ben Davis. He's calling about his check for the Master Voices concert.

[5:10] Walt Mendez: Tell him you don't have me.

[5:11] Dinah Levine: But I do, don't I?

[5:13] Walt Mendez: No. I'm talking to you right now.

[5:15] Dinah Levine: And I'm telling you, you don't have me. It's a nice way to let him know that I'm not just blowing him off.

[5:20] Walt Mendez: Got it.

[5:22] Walt Mendez: Hey, sorry, I don't um have her.

[5:26] Caller: Great. Yeah, she's blowing me off.

[5:29] Walt Mendez: Oh, I don't think so. Look, I was calling about my check. It's been a few months. Can you cut me a new one?

[5:34] Walt Mendez: Uh, I'll see what I can do.

[5:35] Caller: Yes. Thanks, man. Yeah, I don't want to be a pain, but kinda need to make a living. I mean, they're asking me to come back to Phantom, but I don't know. I'm trying to do something new.

[5:44] Walt Mendez: Oh, totally. Uh, new work is so important.

[5:47] Caller: Yeah, yeah. Hey, uh, do you know anything about this Einstein musical I'm going in for? What uh relativity or something?

[5:53] Walt Mendez: It's in London, right?

[5:55] Caller: They're never paying off. I'll see what I can find out.

[5:57] Walt Mendez: Yeah, and I really don't want to be away from my girlfriend.

[6:00] Walt Mendez: Oh, sorry, I should grab this. The phone system is old and strangely complicated. Just like Dinah.

[6:06] Caller: Hey, all right. Nice to meet you, man. If you happen to—

[6:10] Dinah Levine: What the hell kind of way is that to answer the phone?

[6:12] Walt Mendez: Oh, sorry. Uh, Dinah Levine agency.

[6:15] Caller: Who is this?

[6:15] Walt Mendez: Uh, Walt. Walt Mendez. I'm Tegan's replacement.

[6:19] Caller: Who is this?

[6:20] Walt Mendez: Your boss.

[6:22] Caller: Oh, your boss's husband.

[6:23] Walt Mendez: Oh, Dr. Levine. Nice to meet you. I'm sorry, I'm still uh learning the phone system.

[6:28] Caller: Yeah, no, it's for Cockta. We're getting a new one soon. Things have been a little tight. Everywhere. And when the piano bar closed, I took it as a sign I had to get more serious about a career. Also, I needed the money.

[6:38] Walt Mendez: Yeah, yeah. Oh, and about your payroll. It may take a few weeks to onboard you officially. Since we had to let the accountant go last year, we've been running through all of Dinah's finances to my dental office.

[6:50] Caller: Hang on. Quarley! Set up chair one for an x-ray. I think he needs an extraction.

[6:59] Walt Mendez: Sorry.

[7:01] Caller: Hey, kids. Aren't you a pediatric dentist?

[7:03] Walt Mendez: So, the direct deposits come from my office. Happy Smiles Dental Group. Eventually. Okay?

[7:10] Caller: Good night, Dinah?

[7:11] Walt Mendez: Okay. Let me see if I have her.

[7:14] Caller: Oh, fuck that. Put her on.

[7:17] Dinah Levine: Dinah, I have your husband here. And don't listen in.

[7:21] Walt Mendez: I thought I was supposed to—

[7:23] Dinah Levine: Walter, hang up.

[7:23] Walt Mendez: I got it.

[7:28] Caller: Hi, Dad.

[7:30] Dr. Levine: I told you I can't talk at work. Listen, I just ran the numbers. There's no way you can come out ahead.

[7:34] Walt Mendez: What numbers?

[7:35] Dr. Levine: Theater. I looked it up. And agencies only take 10%. How can anyone live on that?

[7:40] Walt Mendez: Some of Dinah's clients do really well, Dad. This guy, Ben Davis.

[7:44] Dr. Levine: Who?

[7:45] Walt Mendez: Ben Davis. He played Sky Masterson at the Muni.

[7:48] Dr. Levine: I don't know what that is.

[7:50] Walt Mendez: All I know is the one acting job you ever had paid $500. Total. That's like $50 for the agent.

[7:58] Dr. Levine: You mean more than that at your Maricom piano bar?

[8:01] Walt Mendez: Dad.

[8:02] Dr. Levine: Sorry. All I mean is if you want to work for nothing, volunteer at the church. If you want to grow up, come work for me.

[8:09] Walt Mendez: You know how much I love theater.

[8:10] Dr. Levine: So be an audience member. You'll save money.

[8:12] Walt Mendez: Dad.

[8:13] Dr. Levine: Did I complain when I drove you to your practice for Beauty and the Beast in Pembroke Pines?

[8:18] Walt Mendez: Yes.

[8:19] Dr. Levine: Ah, because that show is stupid. The beast is a stalker.

[8:22] Walt Mendez: Dad, the theater. Theater is my life. Maybe I couldn't make it as a musician, but I think I can do this.

[8:30] Dr. Levine: I'm offering you a guaranteed future.

[8:33] Walt Mendez: I know. I just don't see myself as an electrician.

[8:36] Dr. Levine: You'll be running a company with your last name on it.

[8:40] Walt Mendez: Dad, I know how hard you work to build this business, but you want to wind up like your mother? A failed life coachman of the government?

[8:48] Dr. Levine: I need you. We have calls to make.

[8:50] Walt Mendez: Sorry, Dad. Can we talk later?

[8:54] Dr. Levine: I'm waiting.

[8:55] Walt Mendez: She sounds nice.

[8:57] Dr. Levine: Sorry.

[8:58] Walt Mendez: Sorry. Let's roll calls. Who's first?

[9:00] Dinah Levine: Looks like Rashidra Scott. Supremely talented singer. Put me through.

[9:07] Walt Mendez: Hey, Vegan. What's up?

[9:09] Rashidra Scott: I have Dinah Levine for you.

[9:11] Walt Mendez: Oh, you're the new guy.

[9:12] Rashidra Scott: Hey, sure.

[9:14] Walt Mendez: Hey, Dolphins. How's your shoulder?

[9:17] Rashidra Scott: Better, thanks. I was actually gonna call you about the money.

[9:21] Walt Mendez: Listen, for that symphony gig next month in Omaha, I got you a big bump. $1,500.

[9:27] Rashidra Scott: A $1,500 bump?

[9:29] Walt Mendez: No, a total of $15. They offered $12. Plus travel and pretty. And you're staying at the Crown Plaza.

[9:35] Rashidra Scott: Not bad. Cool. Uh hey. I wanted to ask you about the money from Grand Rapids.

[9:42] Walt Mendez: I don't know. I mean, you think it might be lost in like cyberbanking world or something? Spencer's dealing with payroll now. I'll get into it for you, honey.

[9:49] Rashidra Scott: Sure. Uh, hey, by the way, what's the new guy's name?

[9:52] Walt Mendez: Hey, I'm Walt.

[9:53] Rashidra Scott: Uh oh. You're on the phone. Walter, mute yourself.

[9:58] Walt Mendez: I love you, sweetie. More soon. Bye.

[10:01] Dinah Levine: Who's next?

[10:02] Walt Mendez: Dr. Kapoor.

[10:06] Dinah Levine: Cardiology.

[10:07] Walt Mendez: Are you sure? This is private.

[10:11] Dinah Levine: DINE-a La-VINE.

[10:12] Tegan: Hey, honey. It's Tegan. How you holding up?

[10:15] Walt Mendez: Uh, I gave myself two and a half stars.

[10:17] Tegan: Well, you're still there, so you must have gotten the diet coke, right?

[10:21] Walt Mendez: Actually, I didn't.

[10:22] Tegan: Don't worry. There's a bottle of Xanax in the top drawer. Try sprinkling some into her acai bowl.

[10:28] Walt Mendez: Wait, really?

[10:29] Tegan: No. But you may want some for yourself. Hey, do you know anything about a payroll issue here?

[10:34] Walt Mendez: Oh, that's been going on for months. Spencer says he's dealing with a—

[10:39] Tegan: Has Kirk Savage called in yet?

[10:42] Walt Mendez: No, but I'm dying to talk to him. I used to watch that show every Friday night when I was a kid. It's so funny.

[10:48] Tegan: Put a sock in it, Derwin.

[10:55] Walt Mendez: You should definitely do that for him. He loves it.

[11:02] Tegan: Shit. That's my new boss. Uh, I gotta go pretend I like her dress. Good luck.

[11:08] Dinah Levine: Dinah Levine agency.

[11:09] Farah: Hey, it's Farah from Bruce Morton casting.

[11:11] Dinah Levine: Hey, what's up?

[11:12] Farah: Tell Dina that Bruce is not happy.

[11:14] Dinah Levine: It's actually pronounced Dinah. Great. Is Kirk on his way?

[11:18] Farah: On his way? For the Marvel movie. Jackrabbit. Is that today? Didn't they just talk?

[11:21] Dinah Levine: Today's his chemistry read with Natalie Portman. She's here waiting.

[11:27] Walt Mendez: Will you hold just a second?

[11:28] Dinah Levine: A second.

[11:31] Walt Mendez: Dinah, I'm sorry to interrupt, but Farah from Bruce's office is asking why Kirk isn't there yet.

[11:36] Dinah Levine: Because his meeting is next week.

[11:38] Farah: She says Natalie Portman is waiting there now.

[11:40] Dinah Levine: Fuck. Tell them uh he's on his way and get him on the phone now.

[11:42] Walt Mendez: He's on his way. I'll let Bruce know.

[11:53] Farah: Please leave a message for him.

[11:55] Walt Mendez: Kirk. After the tone. Kirk, hi. It's Walt Mendez in Dinah's office. Any chance you can get to park in 44th in the next like 10 minutes? It's important. Um, call me back. Big fan, by the way. Okay, sorry. Bye.

[12:14] Caller: Jane Levell's office.

[12:16] Walt Mendez: Help.

[12:17] Caller: What happened?

[12:17] Walt Mendez: Kirk's super late for his chemistry read with Natalie Portman.

[12:22] Caller: Oh, she must be pissed. I hear she can be a lot.

[12:23] Walt Mendez: Could this be their mistake? Did they give you the right date?

[12:25] Caller: You had it in the calendar for next week, I think.

[12:27] Walt Mendez: No, I didn't. I put it in for today.

[12:30] Caller: She's terrible with technology. She must have messed it up.

[12:34] Walt Mendez: What should I do?

[12:34] Caller: Tell the truth.

[12:35] Walt Mendez: What?

[12:36] Caller: That Dinah screwed up. It makes sense. She's in her 60s.

[12:40] Walt Mendez: I feel a little awkward throwing her under the bus like that.

[12:42] Caller: Walt, grow up here. You're in the Hunger Games.

[12:47] Walt Mendez: Is that Kirk? Trying again.

[12:51] Caller: Please leave a message for him.

[12:53] Walt Mendez: Kirk. After the tone. Damn. Fuck! Hang on. Let me just look on his social to see where he is. What's Brando Island?

[13:03] Walt Mendez: Shit. I forgot he was going to that Buddhist silent retreat thing in Tahiti.

[13:08] Caller: So is he not gonna make it to the meeting?

[13:10] Walt Mendez: Get me Bruce now.

[13:14] Farah: Bruce Morton casting.

[13:15] Walt Mendez: I have Dinah for Bruce.

[13:17] Farah: Sorry, I don't have him.

[13:18] Walt Mendez: Farah, it's Walt. You just called me about Kirk. How can you not have him?

[13:21] Farah: I just don't have him. Can you get him?

[13:26] Dinah Levine: Farah, tell Bruce to get his ass on the phone right now.

[13:30] Caller: Dinah, hi.

[13:31] Dinah Levine: He's in with Natalie and Jake.

[13:33] Caller: Dylan Hall?

[13:34] Dinah Levine: Yeah.

[13:36] Dinah Levine: They seem to be hitting it off. I want you to open that door, grab Bruce, and tell him I need him.

[13:42] Caller: Now I wish I could.

[13:44] Dinah Levine: I'm so sorry.

[13:45] Caller: No, you're not.

[13:46] Dinah Levine: I have to take this. I have been in this business longer than you have been on the planet. I got Clooney discovered. I had half the original cast of Phantom, and I survived the end of J. Michael Bloom, Lou Mortimer, 9/11, and COVID. I'll be goddamned if someone with a dramaturgy degree from Bennington is gonna cost my most important client a job. Put Bruce on the phone, or I'll come down there and kick the door open myself. And when I do get Kirk the job, you'll forever be known as the dumbass who almost cost him this movie.

[14:19] Caller: You're making me feel unsafe.

[14:21] Dinah Levine: That's the idea. Please hold.

[14:28] Caller: Dinah, hey, what happened?

[14:30] Dinah Levine: You're never gonna believe this. Kirk saved a man's life last night.

[14:34] Caller: He did?

[14:35] Dinah Levine: In Tahiti. Crazy, right? I mean, he was en route to the airport to be there for his chemistry read. But it turns out God, or whatever you want to call it, the universe had a higher purpose for him.

[14:46] Caller: Uh-huh.

[14:46] Dinah Levine: As he was getting into the limo, Kirk saw a man on the beach, frothing at the mouth. And he jumped into action. He's fine, but you know, a little shaken up.

[14:55] Caller: The guy?

[14:55] Dinah Levine: No, no, Kirk. He stared death in the face, and he triumphed. Not only is he more grown-up, virile, and a better version of Jake Gyllenhaal, he's now a hero.

[15:07] Caller: Wow.

[15:08] Dinah Levine: Unfortunately, he missed his flight, you know, so he could be there for the man's family and entertain them with, you know, Tony Bennett covers and life banter. So can he Zoom? You know, can he Zoom instead?

[15:20] Caller: We'll make it work.

[15:21] Dinah Levine: Great. It'll have to be tomorrow, though. You know, with the time zones, it's like next week there already.

[15:26] Caller: Uh-oh, reach out to Farrah. She'll coordinate. And, uh, Dinah.

[15:30] Dinah Levine: Yeah?

[15:31] Dinah Levine: I know he's at that silent retreat.

[15:34] Caller: We have the internet.

[15:37] Dinah Levine: So how do we get him onto a Zoom?

[15:40] Caller: Don't you have to be silent at a silent retreat?

[15:43] Dinah Levine: Did you not hear me earlier? Don't come to me with a problem until I have a solution.

[15:48] Caller: Got it.

[15:48] Dinah Levine: Good. And now back to rolling calls.

[15:58] Caller: Hey, Rumi, I'm leaving you a voice memo because I'm in the middle of a mix. Can't really talk, but, uh, can you Venmo me $175? That's your half of this week's essentials.

[16:09] Caller: Marty, all you bought was whiskey. That's not essential. I don't even drink whiskey.

[16:15] Caller: Brando Island, Brando Island. Here we go.

[16:29] Caller: Uh, hi. I don't know French, but I think I reached the right place. I have an urgent message for a client, Kirk Savage. Can you have him call his agent in New York City as soon as possible? Uh, please. Uh, Mercy.

[16:43] Caller: Dude, grow up. My parents bought this apartment for me so I could live as an adult. And adults drink whiskey. They also split everything 50-50. I'm sending a Venmo request now.

[16:55] Caller: Shit. Dinah Levine.

[16:59] Caller: Put Dinah on.

[17:03] Caller: It's Spencer.

[17:04] Dinah Levine: Hi, honey. What's up?

[17:05] Caller: Hey, beautiful. Just called to say hi.

[17:07] Dinah Levine: That's so sweet. Also, I just want to make sure the phones were still working.

[17:11] Caller: What do you mean?

[17:12] Dinah Levine: Nothing, nothing. Listen, I gotta get back to work.

[17:14] Caller: Busy?

[17:14] Dinah Levine: Uh-huh.

[17:15] Caller: Facts. I'm literally doing root canals on anything with insurance.

[17:20] Dinah Levine: Walter, hang up the phone.

[17:21] Caller: Right, sorry.

[17:23] Caller: Hey, man, you haven't paid me yet. What's the issue? I want to buy a vintage turntable before my next gig. So, can you please be a good roommate and honor your commitments? Pay me, pay me, pay me, babe.

[17:30] Caller: Sorry, my finger slipped. Pay me, pay me, pay me, pay me.

[17:44] Caller: Fine, I'll eat ramen this month. By the way, I ate all your ramen.

[17:53] Caller: You paid.

[17:54] Caller: Marty Portnoy.

[17:58] Caller: Hey, Mandy.

[17:59] Caller: Hey, best friend. How's your first day going? I'm just checking on you.

[18:03] Walt Mendez: Uh, it's not going. Can I call you back?

[18:05] Caller: You got this, boo.

[18:09] Caller: J Movel's office.

[18:11] Tegan: Hi.

[18:12] Walt Mendez: One more thing. I need to get Kirk on a Zoom tomorrow.

[18:15] Tegan: You need me for that? He's at a silent retreat with no electronics.

[18:18] Walt Mendez: Give me Dinah's credit card.

[18:20] Tegan: What?

[18:20] Walt Mendez: You have to sneak a laptop into the hotel.

[18:24] Tegan: Looking online. Perfect. There's an Apple store in Papayette.

[18:30] Walt Mendez: Wait, no, that's a store that actually sells apples.

[18:34] Tegan: Uh, here we go. Ordinaped her. Computer. Yes. Okay. This place sells laptops.

[18:38] Walt Mendez: Are you sure Dinah won't mind?

[18:42] Tegan: For Kirk? Of course not. Email it to me now and I'll call you as soon as it goes through.

[18:45] Walt Mendez: Oh, you're amazing. Thank you.

[18:49] Caller: Noah?

[18:50] Caller: Hey, babe. How's my favorite piano man?

[18:53] Caller: Hi.

[18:54] Caller: Wow. Hi?

[18:56] Caller: I heard you're an agent now?

[18:58] Walt Mendez: Just an assistant. It's my first day.

[19:00] Caller: Still, that is so awesome. How are you?

[19:03] Walt Mendez: I'm surprised to hear from you. When you left for San Diego, you said you needed a clean break.

[19:10] Caller: Well, I learned a lot on that show about myself and about George Michael.

[19:14] Walt Mendez: How was it?

[19:15] Caller: I think the show could be great, but the guy who played it out there didn't get who George really was.

[19:19] Walt Mendez: Colin?

[19:20] Caller: He's so straight. I mean, I don't believe in the whole only gays can play gays thing, but he seemed like such a strange choice to me.

[19:25] Walt Mendez: Uh, yeah, and he sings "Faith" down a step, which is like shameful.

[19:29] Caller: Why are you not playing it?

[19:31] Walt Mendez: Hello? Good question.

[19:32] Caller: And you actually play the guitar. I saw the B-roll, and he is so obviously faking it.

[19:37] Walt Mendez: You saw the promo. What are you, stalking me?

[19:40] Caller: No, no.

[19:42] Walt Mendez: Yeah. No, no, it was for work. I have to be aware of what's going on in the business.

[19:47] Caller: I thought it was your first day. Anyway, you should be playing that role.

[19:51] Walt Mendez: I know. Walt, thank you. You're like my greatest advocate.

[19:56] Caller: We didn't hang out this week.

[19:58] Walt Mendez: Sure. I'm pretty open. How about tomorrow after my show?

[20:01] Caller: You're doing a show?

[20:02] Walt Mendez: My esports thing on Twitch. I have 3,000 followers.

[20:05] Caller: Oh, amazing. So, uh, tomorrow night?

[20:09] Walt Mendez: Great. It's a date.

[20:15] Dinah Levine: Agents say good news, bad news. They have the computer, but Dinah's card didn't go through.

[20:20] Walt Mendez: Shit. What do we do?

[20:21] Dinah Levine: Give me yours.

[20:22] Walt Mendez: Mine? Uh, I'm almost maxed out. I don't even think the transaction will go through, actually.

[20:27] Dinah Levine: Oh, don't worry. We'll have him return it for a refund.

[20:29] Walt Mendez: Okay. I hope this is the right thing to do. They deliver, which is great. I'll find someone at the resort to bribe so he gets it.

[20:37] Dinah Levine: You're so good at this. I'll charge that to your card too.

[20:40] Walt Mendez: Thank you.

[20:45] Caller: Hey Boo. Just about to start teaching a tap class.

[20:48] Caller: He called Noah? What did he want? A date? Let me guess. He found out you were an agent.

[20:52] Walt Mendez: Uh, assistant.

[20:54] Caller: Whatever. Don't do this again, Walt. He's soulless.

[20:58] Walt Mendez: Are you still angry about that picture from senior year? The one where he held his hand up in front of my breast and made it look like he was grabbing it?

[21:05] Caller: No. That's totally normal and cool. Why would that bother me? He was joking. It was like Al Franken.

[21:12] Walt Mendez: Which is also hilarious. I love you, but please don't tell me what I'm allowed to feel.

[21:18] Caller: Okay, sorry. Sorry, you're right. But, uh, honestly, he has grown up a lot. He plays video games with his shirt off for money.

[21:25] Walt Mendez: Okay. Don't get sucked in. Can I call you after class?

[21:30] Caller: Okay. Let's say hi to everybody. The kids miss you. You should come visit. There are a ton of hot dads this session.

[21:37] Walt Mendez: Bye.

[21:40] Dinah Levine: Dinah Levine agency.

[21:42] Orville Mendoza: Hey, it's Orville. Orville Mendoza.

[21:44] Dinah Levine: Oh, hey, Orville. Did you happen to hear anything about that payment for SVU last month? They're usually pretty good with that.

[21:49] Orville Mendoza: Yeah, yeah, that seems to be a thing.

[21:53] Dinah Levine: What seems to be a thing?

[21:54] Orville Mendoza: Payroll. There's a glitch somewhere. We're on it.

[21:58] Dinah Levine: Oh, thanks so much. You doing okay so far? I know things move really fast.

[22:02] Orville Mendoza: Can I, uh, can just yeah.

[22:05] Dinah Levine: Thanks.

[22:06] Dinah Levine: Dinah Levine agency.

[22:07] Tegan: I just spoke to Kirk.

[22:08] Dinah Levine: Oh my god, you did? And the Apple store, and I found our mule, one of the monks at the hotel. I think he's got a gambling problem.

[22:12] Tegan: Oh my god, you're amazing. So we're all set for tomorrow.

[22:16] Dinah Levine: We are?

[22:17] Tegan: Kirk is. He'll be on the Zoom. He may still be high on ayahuasca, but he'll be there.

[22:22] Dinah Levine: Oh, thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for...

[22:26] Tegan: Wait, how did you know when his appointment was?

[22:28] Dinah Levine: Oh, I called Bruce's office.

[22:30] Tegan: You did? Thank you so much for helping.

[22:32] Dinah Levine: I sat in that chair for three years. I know what it's like learning the ropes. Shoot, gotta go. Call me when he has it.

[22:38] Walt Mendez: Dinah, I have good news.

[22:40] Dinah Levine: Finally, talk to me.

[22:41] Walt Mendez: He's good to go for tomorrow.

[22:42] Dinah Levine: That was fast.

[22:43] Walt Mendez: Well, I bought him a laptop and had it snuck into the resort. Kirk's gonna return it after he uses it.

[22:48] Dinah Levine: Smart. So you reached him.

[22:49] Walt Mendez: Well, Tegan did. And then I guess she called Bruce to schedule it, and then they went on from there.

[22:53] Dinah Levine: Wait, she what?

[22:55] Walt Mendez: Is that not right? Did I mess up?

[22:57] Dinah Levine: Tegan does not represent Kirk Savage. I represent Kirk Savage.

[23:01] Walt Mendez: Uh, of course. Then why is she scheduling his audition?

[23:04] Dinah Levine: To be helpful. She's been helping me with questions while I figure things out.

[23:09] Walt Mendez: Tegan is not your friend. Nobody in show business is your friend unless you can do something for them. She is using you, Walter, and she is trying to steal my biggest and best client.

[23:21] Walt Mendez: Oh, I really don't think that she would ever do anything...

[23:25] Dinah Levine: Pick that up.

[23:26] Dinah Levine: Dinah Levine agency.

[23:28] Caller: Hello. This is Horizon. Your bill is three months past due. Please remit payment now, or we will suspend all...

[23:38] Dinah Levine: I'm gonna murder him.

[23:40] Caller: Do you want me to call Spencer?

[23:41] Dinah Levine: Just use my card.

[23:42] Caller: Uh, I tried it for the laptop, but it was declined.

[23:42] Dinah Levine: What?

[23:42] Caller: It was declined.

[23:47] Dinah Levine: I heard you.

[23:51] Dinah Levine: Jesus. Get that!

[23:54] Dinah Levine agency.

[23:55] Caller: Hi, Dinah, please.

[23:56] Caller: Is he Faye Butler from Actors Equity?

[23:59] Dinah Levine: I'm on the phone, Faye.

[24:01] Caller: Hi, honey. It sounds like you got some problems down there.

[24:04] Dinah Levine: We're working it out.

[24:05] Caller: Not fast enough.

[24:07] Dinah Levine: What do you mean?

[24:08] Caller: The union is bringing proceedings against you. I'm sorry, but you owe money to a lot of our members.

[24:13] Dinah Levine: Say, are you really doing this to me?

[24:15] Caller: I'm not doing it to unionists.

[24:17] Dinah Levine: Who gave you your first audition?

[24:19] Caller: Dinah.

[24:20] Dinah Levine: Who booked you on Click Clack Moo?

[24:22] Caller: I'm sorry, Dinah. I'm just a messenger. But it sounds like you should probably lower your up.

[24:27] Dinah Levine: You're killing me here?

[24:29] Caller: We're getting back on our feet.

[24:31] Dinah Levine: Oh god. Oh god, well what is wrong with my arm?

[24:36] Dinah Levine: Dinah? Dinah?

[24:38] Caller: Oh no.

[24:41] Caller: Oh no. Oh my god. Oh my god.

[24:46] Dinah Levine: Dinah, just, uh, um, stay right there. Everything's gonna be okay. Shit, hold on.

[24:53] Caller: This is 911. What is your emergency?

[24:56] Dinah Levine: I'm gonna hang up now.

[25:03] Rolling Calls is written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.

[25:07] Directed by Gordon Greenberg.

[25:09] Sound designed and mixed by Bart Fassbender.

[25:12] Dialogue edit by Brett Ashley.

[25:14] Produced by Dory Berenstein, Alan Seals, and Kimberly Garris for the Broadway Podcast Network.

[25:21] Line produced by Mary McGowan.

[25:24] This podcast is executive produced by Liz Armstrong and produced through Gotham Fiscal Sponsorship's Sound and Light Project.

[25:32] Special thanks to Open Jar Studios.

[25:35] Make sure to visit Broadway Podcast Network.com for more radio comedies, dramas, and interviews with the biggest names on Broadway and beyond, plus special behind the scenes, red carpet access, and more.

[25:50] Rolling Calls celebrates the Entertainment Community Fund and Broadway CARES Equity Fights AIDS and thanks them for all they do on behalf of the theater community.

[26:01] This episode featured Jill Abramovitz, E Faye Butler, Ben Davis, Matt Doyle, Julie Halston, Adam Heller, Richard Kind, Andrea Macasaet, Brittney Mack, Luis Miranda, Mary McGowan, Orville Mendoza, Dan Rosales, David Rossmer, Rashidra Scott, Wesley Taylor, and Catherine Wake.

[26:26] For more information on the Cast and Creative team, visit VPN.fm slash rolling calls.