Everything I Ever Wanted

Nat, you ready? We gotta go!

Have you seen the tickets?

- Yeah, they're in the other room.

Okay, I'm not seeing them.

There's one by the lamp.

- All right, guys, I'm going in the car!

Nat, don't forget your jacket. It's cold.

I'll meet you at the car!

- Did you find them? They were right here.

Yeah. I got 'em.

Did we miss it?

Doors are closing in one minute.

- Okay, come on, come on. - We're going, we're going.

- Flash photography is prohibited,

and mobile phones are required to be switched off

for the duration of the show.

This is so embarrassing.

- There will be a 15-minute intermission.

- Thank you for coming to tonight's show.

As always, please remember you can show your support at...

Excuse me.

I got 'em, honey.

That was so great, wasn't it?

(Natalie and Mother drowned out by traffic and music)

Watch out!

- So, you're having trouble sleeping again.

Well, that's all right, all right, all right.

Now, before we begin tonight's story,

your lights should be off, your phone locked,

and all you should hear is my voice.

Just let your mind drift with me for a moment.

Imagine yourself floating down the road on a bicycle,

breeze going through your hair.

Take a deep breath in and out through the nose.

In and out.

No.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

My guitar!

Whoa, whoa. Stop!

You didn't show! Again!

Aaron, you never do!

To what?

I thought you were visiting your sister this weekend.

You thought I was just visiting?

You missed my sister's wedding!

I mean, do you have any idea how

embarrassing that is for me?

I was at a gig!

- Seven drunk people at a bar doesn't qualify as a gig.

Do you remember when you gave me this for our road trip?

Yeah.

Canceled on that, too!

Hope you have fun with your gigs.

Jackass.

- What's up, guys? Hope you're having a fantastic morning.

I know I am, because today on the podcast,

we have special guest, Natalie Freeman!

Hi. Thanks for having me. (chuckles)

Today's guest is Natalie Freeman.

- This week, I'll be reviewing "Dancing With Time"

by Natalie Freeman.

Here's the deal.

Every year, the Playwright Exploration Network

chooses one applicant to learn from a theater legend.

- And this year's mentor is none other than-

Lolo Esteban!

- Lolo Esteban! - That's right!

- The Tony Award-winning playwright

of "Midnight in Manchester".

- It's Lolo Esteban we're talking about here!

- Well, I think that's all the questions I've got.

The article should run on the university site next week,

so I can send you a link, if you want.

- Oh, that's, that's okay. - Yeah.

Quick pic for the paper.

Cute!

I really should go back to work.

Well, congrats on your win.

- How did I do? I feel like I missed some points.

Nat, you crushed it.

I just hate talking about the play.

Like, that's the whole point of writing it.

- Well, you can't just go win a competition like this

and expect to not talk about it.

You're like a geek girl hero now.

It's just a staged reading.

At an Off-Broadway theater.

Off Off-Broadway.

- Okay, well, your play is going to New York.

And I'm proud of you.

So, what are you gonna do Monday,

whenever you meet Lolo Esteban and, you know,

talk about your show?

I'm trying not to think about it.

Hmm!

So, I guess she also doesn't know

that you've been obsessed with her since you could read?

- Okay. "Obsessed" is a little strong.

- How does this all work again? What are we in, fiction?

It's the three decimal system.

- Hmm. - What are you looking for?

A certain famous playwright.

You might have heard of her.

988.4

See? You're obsessed.

Anyways, we are going out tonight.

Harper, I can't.

Nat, you need to be around people

who don't own a library card.

Also, you turned 21 a week ago.

You haven't even used your privileges yet.

And it's my only night off, so you have to go.

It's mandatory. - Okay, one drink.

Cool. I'll pick you up, then.

- You know you don't always have to drive me everywhere.

- It's just while you need it, okay? Wormhole, tonight.

Good morning, everyone.

Happy to be back live on Townsounds.

Hopping on the, uh, playing the bathroom trend

that seems to be taking over the internet.

So, get ready

for some awesome reverb.

Hey, there we go.

Let's wait for a few more.

Let's just get started. Um...

This first one's an original I wrote last month

called "Space In Between".

Jim, I thought I requested it off.

Check the schedule!

You were supposed to make it over

to Whitaker and 33rd hours ago.

Some kids tagged up the place with graffiti.

It's a total mess. We gotta cover it up.

Listen, there's this open mic tonight

and I, I have this audition coming up

and I, I really need the stage time.

I manage properties, not musicians.

The owners are trying to sell.

They have an open house in the morning.

This is where you take the paint and cover the graffiti.

I can do it tomorrow morning.

I can even do it before they come in.

Okay. Thanks for your time, Aaron.

You're done.

No, wait! I'll do it tonight!

After the show. - I've heard this song before.

You're not reliable.

I promise.

It'll be done tonight.

A fresh coat of paint!

Last chance.

Thank you.

All right.

- Welcome to Open Mic Night here at the Wormhole.

We've got some music, we've got some comedy,

and this first act will be a local musician.

- I want you to give a loud welcome to Aaron Gray!

How we doing tonight?

- My name's Aaron Gray and this first original

I'll be playing for you guys is called "Space In Between".