Possible Clues:

• Darling admits Romeo at the finale is acting the maggot perhaps
• Assuming indecisive statement must be reversed in fresh conclusion
• Falsely claiming Macron's ready with resolution
• Getting in on the act before handing out the dinner
• Daughter's into grooming over time, keeping up appearances
• Putting on an act before start of theatrical finale
• Putting on a show before handing out the dinner
• Putting on an act before handing out the dinner as in the old days
• "Don't want to be an actor ___ on the stage"
• Role-playing before acting like shepherd