#theflick

[iamasjay]

The Flick

Look at what you put me through The unnecessary distress and deceit Endless nights are now nothing new Your obligations are now complete

I see I’ve been a pain in the neck Was I a pimple you just had to burst? Got to have your reputation on check While forgetting about the ones you hurt

I left my blood sweat and tears On the ground that was like a hammock For all I did I deserved your cheers But instead you gave me the flick

Now I sit here remembering life Like seeing the tears I was left in Had no clue ‘bout your sharpened knife Like the one you stabbed my back with

You ejected me like a CD-ROM With no more music to play Treated me as if I was dumb It could’ve been handled another way

You thought I walked for the last time But I won’t without a fight Watching your faith burn in your lies You ain’t done with me just yet

I’ll take my knowledge elsewhere For people that actually want it Because I know you simply don’t care You got the outcome that you wanted

I’m writing about you, are you happy? Giving attention you desperately desired Like the reaction that you got from me When you told me I was fired

[readbyir]

A short reaction to The Flick

This is my first Annie Baker read (I have yet to get to Circle Mirror Transformation), and I have very little words to explain how real the whole play felt to me. The language she uses is alarmingly real. I am extremely touched by the way Avery’s anxiety comes through in his short stops, pauses, his not-knowing-when-to-stop justifications, and especially his panic/repulsion in Act 2. The relationship among the three coworkers provide a glimpse into the passion and life that minimum-waged workers, like myself, infuse into their work environments, and especially the hesitation that comes with it. Working hourly in any institution- movie theatre, retail, coffee shop, restaurant, is a mini-life in itself to the individual worker. I was able to recall the highs and lows I’ve shared while working at a box office with other young adults, and watch those memories in my mind like a movie.

I recall many times where I sat at my box office window and let my wall come down to my coworkers. We would talk about the season we are selling, the money our department is losing, the horrible choices our higher-ups are making. We would dive into politics and family and relationships. Sam and Avery’s slow progression into best work buddies is evident through their movie/actor game and sharing of random personal facts. It is when Rose opens up to Avery that the characters begin to question where their friendships stand outside of the movie theatre. We’ve all come across this when going to happy hour for the first time with a coworker, or seeing their apartment for the first time. Avery’s breakthrough in his own form of repeating the Ezekiel phrases really buttons the uniqueness of his experience. The exploration of the working class’s intersection with race, mental illnesses, and relationships is what is sticking with me as I work from home in this pandemic. Feeling halfway out of a job and the friendships that came with it is where I currently stand with Avery.

[daxxglax]

The complete works (so far) of Annie Baker. It's satisfying to have your fav writer's bibliography on lockdown . . . . . #anniebaker #theater #chekhov #theflick #theantipodes https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmMGlHh9li/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7mt4oygrdxig

[sarsparilly]

I cannot even explain how much I love this eye makeup! Starbursts #YES via eyemakeup wizard @swayzemorgan . . . . . #eyeshadow #eyemakeup #starburst #theflick #makeupmagic #everydaymakeup

[lightcue20standingby]

Another show under my belt. Thanks to everyone for allowing me to continue to make art. Also thanks to Camden to being a doll and letting me touch your face. Congratulations for another amazing show! 🎬🔦🎟🍿📽🎭 #theflick #anniebaker #lightboardop #universityofnevada (at Theatre & Dance at the University of Nevada, Reno)

[lightcue20standingby]

My baby girl and Mama Carla came and saw "The Flick" so you should too!🎬📽🎟🔦🍿🎭 #theflick #anniebaker #lightboardop #universityofnevada (at Theatre & Dance at the University of Nevada, Reno)

[lightcue20standingby]

Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios💙💜💙 #theflick #theuniversityofnevada #lightboardop (at Theatre & Dance at the University of Nevada, Reno)

[lightcue20standingby]

"So how's "The Flick" going?" 🎥🎬🎟🔦🍿🎭 #OPENINGNIGHTBBS #theflick #anniebaker #universityofnevada (at Theatre & Dance at the University of Nevada, Reno)