The Manager

The Manager takes the stage. The office workers are the audience. The Manager delivers a long, inspirational speech. But he is mute. Noone can hear him and nothing is coming out. Yet his disciples cheer with passion at every pause. The muted Manager demonstrates his silent plans, projections and figures. At the end, he grins successfully. The audience look to each other, enlightened. It's time for the big one, the last hoorah! Everyone claps and roars with cheer. But their applause is inaudible. All gone.