A break with the actor(s) of our third fable

The final fable in Tell Me Another is Fox and Girl, written by Kathy Bischoping and performed by puppeteer Michael Scott, a Fanshawe College theatre grad whose credits include The Touring Players' national tour of Charlotte's Web and, with Rusty Brass, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).

We join the actor(s) at a break in a rehearsal:

"For a one-man show," Michael remarks, "Fox and Girl has a most dysfunctional cast."

"Faith, the doll in the role of Girl, is routinely miserable, then faux contrite. Mr. Fox, the puppet playing Fox, is horribly needy and passive aggressive. The two of them turn rehearsals into pageants of bullying, resentful posturing, and tactless self-aggrandisement."

Mr. Fox is not amused. "Do ignore Mr. Scott's bleating. The real news is, I just took 17 stitches to my left ear and was frightfully brave. Posies and hothouse grapes may be sent c/o Blackcurrant Productions."

"I categorically deny rumours I was having an eyebrow lift. Might a fox not have his secrets?"

"Yuh, whatever (mono-brow)," is Faith's thoughtful contribution.

The interview was interrupted as a skirmish ensued. Despite Faith's concerted efforts and martial arts expertise, she was unable to ruin her costume, which she not-so-secretly despises.

Come see the dysfunctional trio put on Tell Me Another's third act! Mr. Fox wishes to inform you that he will be signing autographs after each show, provided a decent fountain pen may be procured.