The context of the following conversation is Jordan avoided the stage to the nerve of opponents because they wanted to spend time away from others.:
Jordan says I am so tired of spending so much time with the drama group..
The friend responds I thought you liked being a part of that..
Jordan responds I did and still do. It's just too much. They're just overbearing with their desire to act like Streep..
The friend responds I think it would be fun being in a drama class..
Jordan responds Only if you're as serious about it. I have to avoid the stage just to get away from them. Then they get annoyed..