Tracee Ellis Ross Fires Her Entire Cast To Achieve Ultimate Solo Broadway Glory

Tracee Ellis Ross has finally reached her final form on Broadway, and it turns out that form is a party of one. In her new solo play, Every Brilliant Thing, Tracee has successfully eliminated the biggest problem in show business: other actors. No more missed cues, no more garlic breath from a co-star, and absolutely zero competition for the spotlight. It’s just Tracee, a stage, and the sheer audacity of being that fabulous for ninety minutes straight. Insiders close to the velvet curtains say Tracee is currently in negotiations to replace the ushers with life-sized cardboard cutouts of herself. She apparently realized that the only person who can truly understand her artistic vision is, well, herself. She’s reportedly having the best time of her life because she never has to wait for someone else to finish their line before she can start her next monologue. While most actors need a 'supportive ensemble,' Tracee has decided that her reflection in the front-row eyeglasses of the audience is more than enough support. She’s out there living the dream, proving that if you want a job done right—and if you want every single bouquet thrown at the curtain call—you’ve got to do it completely alone. Honestly, we’re just waiting for her to announce she’s playing all the instruments in the orchestra pit too.