Play Acting — Morticia Knight

Former screen idol, Roman Pasquale, struggles to survive in Hollywood as the silent film era comes to a close. But a fresh new playwright is in town and he wants Roman to be more than just his star. The past few years haven't been kind to fading film star, Roman Pasquale. But then again, he was never very kind to anyone else either. He's had time to reminisce on his mistakes and to accept responsibility for how he hurt others. Now that Global Studios has turned its back on him, he's had to sell his grand estate and start over in a modest apartment. His former co-star, actress Maude Simons, suggests that he meet with new playwright, Max Vogel. Not only will he get the chance to be the star again, Roman can really use the money. What he doesn't expect is how strongly he's attracted to the easygoing, confident young man -- and the very wicked thoughts he has about him. Playwright and director, Max Vogel, is delighted that the great Roman Pasquale has agreed to star in his play. What he was unprepared for however, was the intense physical spark that ignited the moment they met. He's been warned of Roman's reputation for being difficult to work with, but he's willing to take the risk -- even though his career depends on the success of this one play. Max needs to coax a heartfelt performance out of Roman, and Roman needs to live up to his resolve to be a better man. But maybe the real issue is whether or not the director and actor can resist the passion they have for one another, a lust so strong that it catches them unaware. Is their lust really love? Or will the drive for success destroy any hope for a happily-ever-after?