Prologue
"Tell us your full name, grade, and what character you'd like to play."
I looked up at the directors. Some of them were smiling, and some of them weren't. The one who just gave me an order seemed the worst of them all. For being a happy play like Seussical, they didn't seem very excited.
"M-my name is Talia Jacobs, I'm in eighth grade, and I'm trying for the Cat in the Hat," I stuttered.
One of the directors raised their eyebrows. "Isn't that part for a boy?"
I shrugged. "I don't know, I just thought it would be in my range."
Another director sighed and wrote down a note on a clipboard. He didn't look enthusiastic at all.
"Sing something for us." It was the music director, the one who seemed the cheeriest of all the directors.
I glanced away and wrung my hands. I have to sing at auditions too? "What would you like me to sing?"
"It can be anything, as long as it's from this play and your character sings in it."
Okay, that narrowed it down. Not Notice Me, Horton or Amazing Mayzie. What about Solla Sollew? Was the Cat in that? I liked that song a lot, but I'd get points deducted if I sang the wrong number. Let's stick with Oh, The Thinks You Can Think. Yeah, everyone's in that song.
"I'll be singing the opening number."
"Thinks? Okay, go ahead."
"Can I get a starting note?" I was feeling nervous about singing for all the directors, or judges, as they looked more like to me now.
The music director hummed a C and motioned for me to start.
I took a deep breath and began to sing.
"Oh, the thinks you can think
"Oh, the thinks you can think
"If you're willing to try…
"Think invisible ink
"Or a Gink with a stink
"Or a stair to the-" The assistant director stopped me.
"And you wanted to be the Cat, you say?" she asked disapprovingly, staring at me as if she could bore holes into my body with laser vision.
"Yes, that's what I said."
"Okay, thank you." She motioned for me to leave.
No comments, nothing? I hung my head slightly and started to leave.
"Oh, and Talia?"
"Yes?" I turned around, excited that they would congratulate me.
"Make sure to close the door behind you."
I sighed and turned towards the door. As I closed it behind me, I thought to myself, "Wow, great job Talia. You'll never get the part. Your perfect world will be ruined."
Even my brain hated me. This was off to an excellent start.
MagicalAwesomeness: Hello Seussians! As being a fellow one myself, I kind of invited myself to the Seussical party and I am happy to be here nevertheless!
Cat: When do I come in?
MagicalAwesomeness: Not yet, Cat. Wait your turn.
Talia: But I'm already in the story, right?
MagicalAwesomeness: Yes, Talia, you're the main character! Do I have to explain how stories work to you again?
Cat: Yeah, Talia!
Talia: Now you hold it right there furry face!
Cat: What, non-Thinker?
MagicalAwesomeness: Don't forget to send in a review!
*Talia and Cat continue to squabble in the background*