The Challenges of Portraying Characters with Street Vernacular

In this chapter, the speakers engage in a conversation about a person's ability to convincingly portray a character using a certain street vernacular. They refer to a famous line from Lawrence Olivier to Dustin Hoffman, discussing the challenges of 'tri-acting'. The speakers explore the discomfort and uncertainty surrounding the topic, debating whether the portrayal is genuine or appropriate. The chapter ends with a discussion about finding alternative opportunities for collaboration.