Gabrielle fought through the sea of people crowed around the bulletin board. The spring musical this year was Phantom of the Opera and Gabrielle was eager to see if she made the part of Christine. When she finally got to the cast list she found all she found was disappointment. She was a chorus member in Il Muto and a dancer in Masquerade.
"Great another extra part. " Gabriellethought to herself. Not that she was unhappy to be in the musical, just wanted for once to be in the spotlight, but it seemed that day will never come. Gabrielle fought her way out of the crowed and was heading for the door to the parking lot when she heard her named being called. Gabrielle turned around to see her good friend Aiden running towards her. She smiled; they have been good friends since the 6th grade.
"Hey wait up, now I know your disappointed about not getting the role you wanted but you don't have to storm out of here, we don't want our own Carlotta. " he said smiling wryly.
Gabrielle rolled her eyes " I am very happy to be apart of this production thank you and further more I have to go to work and I am no Carlotta. " she said punching his arm playfully.
"Well you certainly have the voice to play her or any character, and I am sorry you didn't get the part you wanted." He said sheepishly
"It's ok, but hey you got the part of Firmin which is awesome congratulations!"
"Aww thanks, wanna come to the Flamingo Café for some coffee?"
the smile faded from her face" Oh I cant I gotta work but maybe over the weekend?"
"Sure the weekend. " he said weakly
The next day after school Gabrielle walked into the auditorium. Many people were already sitting in the house. Gabrielle saw Aiden and took a seat next to him. Mr. Axel the drama teacher walked onto the stage and cleared his throat, which silenced the extra talking.
"Hello everyone, welcome to the first day of rehearsal. My Name is Mr. Axel, most of you know me from taking theatre if you don't I hope to get to know you well. We will break up into groups to practice on certain groups. Will Christine, Raoul, and Phantom please come with me. Will Carlotta, Firmin, Andre and other secondary characters go with Beth my assistant director and the rest of extras please come on stage so the choreographer can start working on Masquerade, ok everyone spilt up." And with that he walked offstage. Gabrielle turned to Aiden who was getting up and stretching
"Well it looks like you have a great rehearsal." He said with sarcasm
" Oh please get going you little troublemaker. "Gabrielle said pushing Aiden. He smirked and walked away with the group he was suppose to go with. Gabrielle walked up on stage with the rest of the extras. The choreographer told them to sit as she went on a long lecture how Masquerade was a very hard dance number and it would take weeks to practice and get it right. That is as far that Gabrielle heard because she let her mind drift.
Except for the people on stage the auditorium was empty except there was someone in the booth. He wore a mask that covers most of his upper face and stops an inch or two away from his lip. His gray eyes peered out onto the stage scanning and looking at all the people involved with the play. His eyes stopped on a partial person. 'Gabrielle' he whispered underneath his breath. To him her voice was very lovely, needed work but if he could train her, he could make her the best singer in the school. He has heard her auditions. It was quite lovely. 'She just needs to train her voice.' He thought to himself. The time flew by and the people on stage started to leave. 'I will make you a star Gabrielle.' He promised himself and with that he disappeared.
Writer's note: ssoo sorry for the bad grammar, punitions and typos but it's late and I am tired, with that please try to overlook that I know its bad, but tell me if you like the story so far, Thanks!