Pan around again and RICK, 33, the most polished guy in the place is stuffing a $50 into a stripper, RUBY’s, 21, gstring. His white button up shirt and slick suit present a corporate attitude and a get to the point attitude about him. ..... Rick stands, very confrontational. Cherry stops dancing and backs away. Rick tries to grab Cherry’s hand but she moves away.CHERRY You need to cool off, honey. RICK (noticeably drunk) Cool off!? I’m vice president of my company. I an afford to buy you fifty times over if I want to. CHERRY Ok, Jesus. Take it easy Rick.Cherry sees the tone has dramatically shifted in the room. She bends down to pick up her top and bottom off the floor. Party’s over.
Rick is a symbol of the booming 80’s economy. The Gordon Gekko fast money guys who can buy their way in and out of anything. And when he finds something his money can’t buy (Cherry) he lashes out with terrible results. Playing this role if the dynamic Alan Martin:
Alan brings a confident, professional attitude that will give Rick tremendous energy and depth as Cherry does her best to exact revenge on him. Welcome aboard, Alan!