The text appears to be a transcript of a conversation between two individuals, likely from a television or radio show. The conversation revolves around a crosswalk production and the casting of a musical.
The first individual expresses their success with previous crosswalk productions and the resulting attention from Hollywood, Bollywood, and Dollywood. They mention that they had to turn down these offers because they had a specific dragon to slay, which they identify as their company. They then introduce their next musical, which they solve by stating that it's their favorite thing.
The second individual, who seems to be a network executive, insists on adding CBS stars to the cast for the primetime network. They mention that the network doesn't believe the first individual is capable of handling primetime on their own. The first individual agrees to this, but expresses their disappointment at not being in the lead role.
The conversation then turns to the casting of the role of Maria, with the first individual deciding that Allison Janney will play the role. They express their fear and exhaustion, but also their determination to see the show through.
The conversation ends with the first individual apologizing to everyone and expressing their idea of making up for their disappointment. The text ends with the first individual expressing their disappointment at not being involved in the production, but then expressing their certainty that they would be disappointed if they were involved.
1. The text is a script from a crosswalk production.
2. The production company has been successful with their previous productions.
3. The company is preparing for a new crosswalk production.
4. The network has insisted on adding CBS stars to the cast.
5. The cast includes Ian Armitage from "The Big Bang Theory", Anna Faris from "Mom", and Alison from "Mum and May".
6. The company has had a fair and democratic audition process.
7. The lead role has always been given to the person who won the Oscar.
8. The production is set to feature Allison Janney playing the role of Maria.
9. The production is set to feature James Corden and Allison Janney in a musical.
10. The production has been cathartic for both James Corden and Allison Janney.
11. The production is set to feature a song called "Far Along the Way".