Finally, I would have penciled in the perfect Brady Bunch siblings who all got along, even under the worst of circumstances. Those scenes would definitely have to go, replaced by family-friendly episodes of Father Knows Best or Make Room for Daddy. Next? The many, many times my dad attempted to trade my mama in for a newer, younger, thinner partner. I would’ve asked the writers for a home in the valley, at the very least. First thing to go? My upbringing in South Central L.A. If I’d been handed the script of my real life in advance-the one outside the studio walls-I would’ve asked for a rewrite.
But hey, a director works off the script she’s been given.
Problem is, the good, bad, and ugly scenes of my life never seem to get tweaked before they’re committed to the history books. It would be nice to have those same capabilities once I step out into the real world. That’s why I spend my days on the Stars Collide set tweaking scripts, fine-tuning actors’ lines, and fretting over camera angles-so that everything is as close to perfect as it can be before I commit an episode to film. What Hollywood director doesn’t? If I can’t control it-i.e., fix it-then what good am I? I’ve been trained to whip everything into shape. Most people wouldn’t even know I’m struggling. And when you’re a director by nature, losing control is pretty much equivalent to appearing on Dancing with the Stars in your underwear. When I step outside the doors of Studio B after a long day of filming, however, I must admit the truth-I have absolutely no control over anything in the real world. And why not? My cast and crew jump to attention when I give them instructions. In my director’s chair, I’m the epitome of poise and composure. If only my chaotic life outside the walls of the studio matched the calm, calculated goings-on inside, then I’d have it made. It doesn’t always work out that way, of course, but I give it my best shot. Like most Hollywood directors, I like to keep my drama on the set. The books can stand alone, but they're much better when you read them in order. Thoroughly enjoyable and easily recommended. All your favorite characters return and stories are wrapped up. Third in the Backstage Pass series, this one is just as fun as Stars Collide and Hello Hollywood!. She has mastered the art of writing about families and the love, hurt, mess and idiosyncrasies that come with any family situation. I love her ability with repartee and her fantastic one liners and internal character dialogue. She's obsessed with fixing everything and every body and her lessons finally come when she must relinquish control. Tia's main problem is her need to take responsibility for everything, even those situations and circumstances that are truly out of her control. Outside the studio, her big crazy family brings a whole new meaning to the word chaos. In the studio, she's in control and life is organized and orderly. Tia takes a lot of pride in directing a popular sitcom.
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