A/N: Thanks for the reviews guys, they're really encouraging! I'll try to keep a steady pace with this story...


"She did WHAT?" Dara exclaimed as Libby finished recounting the conversation she had after auditions. "You have to tell Miss Daniels, she can't be in the show!"

"No, no! Please, just...I don't want to give her the part ethier, other people did much better jobs! But...but..."

"But nothing! We promised not to be swayed by friendship, especially when the person doesn't even act like a friend! Look, I won't tell Miss Daniels, but promise me you won't let her take advantage of you."

"Okay." Libby resigned, just imagining what she would say when the cast list came out.

"Girls! Hey! I looked over your sheets, and for the most part I agree. Do you think there should be any cuts?"

"I don't know..." Libby replied, unsure.

"How about we just have a big ensemble? 'Masquerade' uses a lot of people." Dara commented. Miss Daniels nodded thoughtfully, poring over all the papers.

"Okay, so for the casting I just want your guys' opinion on some of the parts, I kinda know what I want for most of them." she announced. Libby gulped apprehensivley, hoping she's get at least something. "Let's start with the title character."

"I actually thought about that!" Dara announced, "I was thinking Brian, Alan, or Kashdi."

"Same!" Libby called, "But Brian...he isn't really dark enough for it. He's metro, you know."

"Yeah, you have a point... and Alan lacks the charm a bit. You need the natural charm for it. He'd make a much better manager or maybe Piangi... but he'd be decent at Erik."

"Alright, I wrote all this down. Next is Meg."

"Taylor." Dara and Libby announced at the same time.

"Or Annie...or Maria..." Dara said thoughtfully.

"What about..." Libby began slowly, but caught Dara's eye and fell silent. Dara's right. Risking the show isn't worth it. "Nevermind." she quickly amended. There was a couple of minutes of silence when Miss Daniels sat in thoughtfulness as Libby and Dara stared at the interview sheets.

"Who do you guys want as set and costume cooridnators?" Miss Daniels asked.

"Oh, well, we were thinking that Abby could do set and/or scene as well, since she has ties to the art club too, and it kind of isn't far from stage manager..." Dara said.

"Yeah, and for costumes we want Corey Jacobbs along with Linda. Their outfits are just insane, they'd do amazing!" Libby added.

"Alright girls, I'll tell them. I got everything else down, cast meeting is the day the list comes out. See you in class!"

"Bye!" they called, walking out the door. Libby's stomach fluttered with butterflies, she wasn't sure how long she could wait.