The play begins today
Lauren's P.O.V.:
I'm telling you there is nothing like a fun Friday when the play you are about to do is opening this weekend and I was so excited. All throughout this morning even school, I was really excited and the nerves were getting to me. Sean, Keith and I were at the auditorium during our learning lab period to work on some scenes with Kristen. "Peter winds up, poise to take another wick," Sean was saying throwing a plastic cricket ball to Kristen. "Ow," Keith told him not happy as I grunted at him while looking at my book. Not meanly though; but what my character would do so to say. "Wake up dolly daydream," Sean laughed. "Why can't we play hide and seek again," Keith questioned to his siblings. "You said it was a kids game," Sean recalled as Peter.
"Besides, we could all use the fresh air," Kristen told him lighting the situation. "It isn't like any air inside," Keith mumbled. "Are you ready," Sean asked. "Are you," Keith replied and soon Sean threw the ball. Shock was already in the wings making the sound affect for the ball crashing into the house as we all looked in surprise and shock. "Great job guys," Mr. Jones told us from his seat as he watched. "Thanks Mr. Jones," I told him. "My pleasure Lauren, and thanks again for helping out Shock," he called to Shock who was in the back.
"Don't mention it," he replied. Sean soon came over to me with Keith and he soon looked at his watch. "Shoot, we got to get to class Lauren," Sean told me. "What do we got," I asked sipping water. "Health and its 10:30," he told me. "Yeah we got to go," Keith told us. "Mr. Jones we'll see you for 12: 40," I told him as we left. "Okay Lauren, see you guys then," he told us. We went out of the auditorium and over to health class where Officer Glenn, our school resource officer was teaching class today. "Hey guys," he said noticing us as we entered the classroom. "Hey Officer Glenn," I greeted back. "You guys excited for the play opening tonight," he asked us. "Oh you bet, you're coming," Keith asked with excitement.
"I got my tickets for tonight along with members of the police department and I can't wait to see you guys act, I'm so excited," Officer Glenn told us. "Us too Officer Glenn, we've been working so hard on this production from the beginning and now it's finally paying off," Sean told him. "Indeed," he told us and soon the bell rang for class to start and we took our seats. Jess soon came in after a whole bunch of students. "Jess you made it," I whispered. "Hey guys, sorry I'm late. I didn't miss anything did I," she asked. "Nope not yet Jess," Officer Glenn told her. "Thanks Officer Glenn," she said and he began to teach class after everyone arrived. "Okay everyone, as you know today is Friday which means the Narnia production is opening tonight," he said and everyone was cheering. "Yet, I thought I give you guys a lesson about bullying, it's common in middle schools across the country and people are bullied because of what ideas," he asked us.
Keith raised his hand. "Keith," Officer Glenn called on him. "Their religion," he answered. "Good one Keith, what else," he asked us. I soon raised my hand. "Lauren," he asked. "Their clothes," I said. "Very good," he told me. I smiled. Officer Glenn got a few more ideas from the other students about why people and kids are bullied. We soon did this interactive quiz or something similar on bullying and I have to admit it went really well. The bell rang and the four of us went to lunch at the café. "I'm so excited for you guys," Jess told us with excitement.
"Us too Jess, we have waited so long for this and I can't believe it's happening," Sean told her with excitement. I was already munching on my hamburger I got for lunch with lettuce and chips, normally I would go with French fries but who's counting. Anyway, we ate our lunch as we talked about the lessons we were learning in class, enjoying ourselves when Natasha came over. "Hey you guys excited for the play," she asked us. "Sure are," I told her with a smile. "Ooh, I can hardly wait anymore guys, it's building in me that I can't control," Natasha told Jess and we just smiled. Sean, Keith and I finished lunch and soon got up to talk to Officer Flynn, one of Officer Glenn's coworkers at the school. "Hey you three," he greeted us with a smile as we came up.
"Hey Officer Flynn," Sean replied as we arrived near him. "Excited for today and tonight I bet," he asked us. "Yeah pretty much, we had been working so hard and I can't believe it's about to pay off," Keith said happily. "I know, did Officer Glenn tell you guys we got tickets," Officer Flynn asked. "He sure did. Wait, are you guys joining the school to see previews of it," I asked curiously. "Oh right, we are I forgot. We'll be with the seventh grade so I'll keep my eyes open for you guys," he told us. The bell rang again for the end of lunch and the three of us grabbed our stuff from the cafeteria and headed out. We had to be back at 12:40 and it was 12 noon now so we were in pretty good timing if I say so myself. I arrived at my reading class focusing on the book we were reading which is Bird Song, I think.
I studied hard for the quiz we were doing today on the book we have been reading lately Bridge to Terabithia and I have to admit, I feel like I got it right with these answers and it felt really good. The classroom phone soon buzzed as I was reading Narnia, again and my teacher answered the phone. "Lauren, Mr. Jones called for you. He wants you to head to the auditorium a little early today," she told me with a smile as I got up. "Thanks, Ms. L. See you guys at the assembly," I told my teacher and soon got my stuff from my desk then walked out of the classroom. The clock read 12: 20 so it was earlier than expected Sean and Keith soon came behind me with their backpacks as we walked to the auditorium. "Lauren, you excited," Sean asked me. "Oh you bet," I squealed with excitement as we arrived at the auditorium. "Mr. Jones were here," I called out.
Sean's P.O.V.:
"There you guys are, thanks for getting the message I sent you," Mr. Jones told us. "No need, what's the problem," I asked. "Shock noticed one of the circuits in the lighting control board is out and I was wondering if you could run over to the office to ask for a janitor to help us out," Mr. Jones asked us. "Sure, can we see what happened first," Keith asked. "Sure guys," he told us and we walked over to the control board for the stage to see Shock standing by the circuit. "So that's what happened," Lauren asked. "Yeah pretty much, I just don't know how it happened," Shock answered.
"Well it could be a technical problem but we'll get a janitor, come on Laur," I called out to my friend and we went to the office and sure enough, Don the janitor was in the office. "Lauren, Sean, what I can get for you," he greeted us. "One of control board circuits blew out, can you help us," I asked. "Sure, lead me the way," he answered and we went back to the stage fixing the problem and making it more easy. "Great job guys, okay everyone we are doing a few scenes from the show today so remember like it's opening night, do your best, relax and have fun, everyone clear," Mr. Jones addressed the cast and orchestra which they nodded.
"Okay then, I need Lauren, Sean, Keith, Ariana and Kristen for evacuating London. After that Lauren for the wardrobe, Keith and Ariana for the White Witch scene. Danny for the beaver's scene and extras for the battle then the coronation scene. Everyone else's names I didn't call please sit down or get ready with your makeup," Mr. Jones told us and we soon shuffled around. Ariana came out with the same shirt I was wearing only no long sleeve tee which I was surprised. We soon started to act the scene out like we rehearsed many times that the three of us lost count and it felt great to do these scenes and it made us more natural in adapting to our roles. I felt like we knew it already even Lauren, since I know her secret and so does Keith. I feel that the secret will come out one way or another; yet I'm not quite sure when. "Good job guys, great use of the skills we'd been working on," Mr. Jones told us as we completed one scene and Lauren was ready to do hers.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
I was on the bottom of the stage steps looking at the clothed object I would pull down and began to walk up the steps like Lucy did in the film. A bug soon buzzed around me, well a sound I should say and then it died down. I reached the stage and looking at the wardrobe top and bottom, I reached my hand out to the cloth which I touched gently then soon fell on me like a waterfall. I smiled as the cloth came off the wardrobe and I soon opened the door. "Scene, Lauren amazing," Mr. Jones said applauding me and so Sean along with Keith and basically everybody else including Danny who was smiling. "Thanks," I blushed with happiness in me.
"How did you know your place and stuff," Sean asked. "Well, when you play Lucy I have to be like her in the Narnia film with that touch of curiosity," I explained. "Well, I think it's paying off nicely Lauren," Mr. Jones told me with a smile as I went back down to the chairs as everyone finished their scenes including Keith and Sean. The end of lunch bell soon rang and that meant almost all of the school was coming down to the auditorium for previews of the play. The seventh grade would be coming down first before the eighth grade to see the show and actually Mr. Jones was directing as well I forgot to mention, besides being our principal of course. We continued the scenes that we rehearsed and I have to admit it felt more comfortable to me in being this role I worked hard for, I'm so excited!
"Okay everyone, just to let you know we are starting previews soon so please get in position for the assembly," Mr. Jones announced and we got onto the stage before everyone was coming in. Sean, Keith and I peeked from one of the sides of the stage as we heard voices coming into the auditorium rising in a crescendo. Shock looked out from our side as well seeing everyone. "You see Jess," Keith asked. "There she is," I told them as I saw her with our English class. I smiled at seeing my sister with her friend as they talked waiting for the others to join in.
I looked at the corner to see Officer Glenn and Officer Flynn in the wings of the auditorium with the class watching and waiting for the performance. "This is it," I squealed happily to my friends. "I know, this is so exciting," Sean whispered back agreeing with me. "I can hardly wait, this is so fun," Keith agreed. "Shock, you ready," Mr. Jones told him. "Ready boss," he replied and looked at us. "Break a leg you three," he told us. "Seriously," Keith asked. "It means good luck in theater," I told him. "Oh. Thanks man," he realized. "Ready guys," I asked my friends as we heard voices dying down. "Ready," Keith and Sean replied as we made our way to the center of the stage with the orchestra set and ready to go.
The curtain soon opened and light began to arrive with warm hands on us, meaning me Sean, Keith, Kristen, Ariana and whole bunch of ensemble people doing the evacuating London scene. I remember doing the stuff so well even with the emotions that I had. "Bye Mum," I called out to Ariana as Lucy while the train was somewhat leaving the station. We sat on a bench throughout the scene until the stage light faded and everyone was clapping after it was done. The crew soon transitioned the stuff from London to the Wardrobe and everyone gasped seeing the object for the first time covered. I was in the corner as I prepared for this afternoon a few seconds ago and did the same things I remember doing even touching the wardrobe and stepping through it creating the portal to Narnia as everyone watched and I became amazed by the beauty of it. The scene faded again to which more applause came and I was back with Keith, Sean and Kristen along with Danny and Cassandra doing the Beavers.
"There's a prophecy, when Adam's flesh and Adam's bone, sits at Cair Paravel in throne, the evil time will be over and done," Danny told us as Keith snook off stage like Edmund. "That doesn't really rhyme," Kristen pointed out. "You're kind of missing the point," Danny told her. "It has long been foretold that two sons of Adam and Two daughters of Eve will defeat the White Witch, and restore peace to Narnia," she explained. We looked at each other as the lights faded again to which there was applause. The extras soon came back on for the battle sequence while I was waiting in the wings for the coronation scene part with my red cape on.
Sean and Keith did a great job of playing their characters really well and thanks again to Shock for helping us out with this. Anyway, the sequence soon ended and the coronation started as I was on stage smiling like Lucy and being crowned queen then sat on my throne with the music and it felt really good to do it because it was my favorite part ever. The lights dimmed again and more applause came from everyone and we all stood on the stage to take our bows. Everyone cheered as we came onto the stage and it was beautiful. I just smiled at everyone and soon they left to go back towards classes. "Jess," I called out to my sister and waved at her.
She waved back and I knew I would be seeing her in science class pretty soon. A few minutes went by then the eighth grade came and were amazed by the production as well even I was impressed. After the auditorium cleared again, Sean, Keith, and myself were going back to class for the last few minutes of the day. "See you tonight Mr. Jones," we called out saying goodbye and off we walked back to class. "Lauren, we'll meet you out front after okay," Sean told me heading into English while Keith had Math. "Sure will," I told them as we went into class. My classmates saw me come in through the door and began to applaud at my performance.
"Great job Lauren," my science teacher told me. "Thanks Ms. Cuzco," I told her as I sat down. Jess soon gave me the biggest hug ever and I just smiled at my big sister. "Laur, you were awesome," she squealed. "Thanks sis," I replied. We continued with school for a few seconds then the bell rang. We packed our stuff and headed down the stairs of the school where Sean and Keith were waiting for us. All five of us walked out of the school for the weekend and headed to the subway hub that would bring us back home. With the Metro Cards, we got on the right train home to our apartments where Hector was waiting near the front door.
"There they are, my acting sister and her friends," he greeted us with hugs and I couldn't help but feel more loved. "Hi Hector," I told him with a smile. "Hector," Jess told him. "And my other little sis," he said to Jess and hugged her. We walked into my house and settled down for a bit. We had to be back at school for 6 since opening night is tonight at 7 so we had some time to spare. We honestly didn't have to be at the school until 6 so we figured we leave at 5:30 so we can catch the subway over to school again. "You excited Lauren," Hector asked making lobster mac and cheese. "You bet. I am so excited," I said happily as I ate dinner. Keith and Sean joined in as well while we freshened up for tonight meaning we took a shower. The two used Hector's bathroom while I used my own. I got dressed in my outfit from today and we went outside. I checked my watch and it said 5:20 so the three of us had to hurry. "We'll see you at the show Lauren," Hector called as I left with Keith and Sean. I waved to my family and we headed out.
Sean's P.O.V.:
We got on the subway like planned and rode it all the way to our stop which is Leonard Street. We stepped off the subway and walked over to the school where we saw most of the cast waiting for us including Danny. "Danny," we greeted and came over to him. "Hey you three, you made it," he told us. "We sure did, I'm excited for tonight you," Keith asked. "You bet. Annie is going to be in the audience tonight and my whole family's coming what about you," he answered. "Well Jess, Hector and Mom are coming on my side, hopefully my grandparents," Lauren told him. "Mom and Dad for me," I answered. "My dad, I'm really excited," Keith told him.
"Me too guys. I just wish that we didn't have a feud in the first place," he told us. "Yeah, well we got to go with it, and I know you're not a prankster," Lauren told him. "I know Lauren, but it's my nature, thanks for helping me though," Danny told her. "My pleasure," she told him. "Well good luck," I told Danny. "Break a leg," he told us with a smile and soon left to get ready. We also went into the school and changed out of our clothes into the ones for the opening sequence meaning Lauren's night gown while Keith placed on Edmund's and mine with Peter's.
The clock read 6:30 and Shock was already in the back preparing the lightning and we could hear family members and friends arriving talking to one another as they sat down. I poked my head through the curtain on the right side of the stage and saw Lauren's mom, sister and brother already getting their seats. "Lauren, your family's here," I told her and she looked out seeing them.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
I saw Hector with his camcorder including my family along with Lisa who joined in. I saw Annie in the corner of auditorium sitting down. I guess she didn't want to be with my brother if it may cause a problem during the show, I think. Sean's parents sat down near my mom along with Leo who spotted me and waved. I waved back with a smile and duck back into the curtain. Mr. Jones was waiting for all of us and it was almost show time. "Okay everyone, this is it. You're hard work is ready to be payed off and I am so excited for you all and let's get out there and have a great show okay," he told us and we applauded.
"Alright hands in the middle," one of the students playing a general told us and we all placed our hands in so did the adults. "Aslan on three, one, two, three, ALSAN," we all shouted putting our hands up in the air and soon applauded. The orchestra got set in the front of the stage somewhat. They would be alternating during the show. 6:59 the clock read and I knew it was time. I got into the bed that was placed out behind the curtain. "Ready," I mouthed to Sean. "Ready," he mouthed back along with Keith. Here we go.
Third Person's P.O.V.:
Everyone hushed as the lights dimmed and two students who were London evacuees stepped out from the curtain and onto the stage. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Brooklyn Middle's Production of Walt Disney and Walden Media's the Chronicles of Narnia the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe," the boy began speaking in a British accent. "For the kind consideration of your fellow guests, please silence all cell phones and no flash photography is allowed. You can order a DVD of tonight's performance during intermission or after the show, so no video taking," a girl said speaking the next part. "If you have any small children, please take them outside if they get upset," the boy continued, "And now, it is our pleasure to present to you the story of Narnia as once told by the Walt Disney Company," the girl concluded and everyone applauded as they stepped back from the curtain.
The lights remained black as Lauren slept on the bed somewhat while the orchestra began to play the Blitz. Dancers joined on the stage as fighter jets and pilots of Germany while Keith looked out the window. Everyone was in awe of how the scene was turning out so far even Lauren who was doing impressive. The cast ran to the shelter and continued the scene until Sean closed the door. Everyone applauded as the scene transitioned and Lauren went to the side of the stage for a quick change.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
I heard the train whistle sound affect even the announcement of the evacuation as I stood there in the spotlight with Sean, Ariana and Keith. I stood silent and just nodded as I walked with them to the train seat. "Bye, bye dears," Ariana whispered as we left the station a little bit before we sat down on the bench. The scene went on that the students who did the intros got out first while one of the students from the high school sang "One breath" from the soundtrack. "Coombe Halt," the conductor called out aka Shock and we stepped off the train reaching the station.
We stood there and ran off to the steps waving to a car, well I did and that didn't help. "The professor knew we were coming," Kristen asked. "Perhaps we've been incorrectly labeled," Keith suggested. We soon heard a horse coming and looked to see a woman staring at us. "Mrs. Macready," Sean asked. "I'm afraid so," she stiffly replied. "Have you brought anything else," she asked. "No mam, just us," Sean replied and I nodded confirming his words. She brought us on the carriage and we rode to the house. I just stood in awe at everything remembering my cues and stuff like that. I know the rest of the scene but I won't go into full detail cause if I did it would take forever. We continued with the scenes I discussed last week to you guys and the wardrobe was coming up which I got excited for.
Sean's P.O.V.:
Keith and I were in the wings watching Lauren and I have to admit she was doing great I mean the placement, the walk you name it. She did good. I was counting in the distance as she walked into the wardrobe and dancers transformed the set to Narnia in winter. Lauren gasped and looked at the beauty around her with the grace she had even laughing a little at the snow falling on her. She came near the lamp post and gently touched it. The orchestra did a great job with the music as Will playing Tummus stepped onto the stage and nearly scared Lauren.
Everyone applauded as Lauren looked around the lamp post and went over to him helping pick up the packages. He stuttered until Lauren calmed him down with asking, "Were you hiding from me," I have to admit seeing the scene unfold was beautiful and there she was doing her job. The rest of the scene continued to play on like we rehearsed even us not believing which went spectacular. Lauren went on for a few scenes before Keith's turn to Narnia. Lauren and I watched in the wings and I have to admit Keith was doing fantastic with Ariana who looked amazing as the White Witch.
Lauren stepped out again talking to Keith and soon I slept in the bed joining in. We continued the scene before jumping to the professor's which went really well. Everything was going smoothly and I have to admit it was going good. Intermission came after we did the Father Christmas scene, Lauren, Keith and I were backstage taking a break. "Great job so far guys," Mr. Jones told us. "Thanks, hard work pays off you know," I said happily. He agreed and we went back to work.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
The play seemed to be going by faster with us explaining it instead of you watching and I have to admit I love it so far. "You look like Mum," I told Kristen near the water. "Mum hadn't had a dress like this since before the war," she told me. "We should her bring one back, a whole trunkful," I exclaimed. We continued the scene even Sean fighting the wolf which went great.
It was amazing being Lucy this year, she's my favorite character and this was awesome. We did the Stone Table and cried legit tears like I did at rehearsal, man was that powerful. The coronation soon happened and it felt great to do the scene after we rehearsed it so many times I lost count. As we tumbled out of the wardrobe I saw one of the students playing the Professor approach us. "Oh there you are. What were you all doing in the wardrobe," he asked us. We looked at each other. "You wouldn't believe us if we told you sir," Sean asked him.
He threw the ball at us and smiled. "Try me," he replied. The stage dimmed black and everyone applauded. I walked out with Sean, Kristen and Keith for the bows and everyone applauded even cheered as we bowed. The curtain soon closed afterwards and we all cheered. The three of us went back to the dressing room to change back into normal clothes and talk with family.
Everyone saw us and smiled. "Hector," I called out from the crowd trying to find him. "Lauren," he said seeing me and hugged me tightly. "You did awesome sis," he screamed and I just smiled. "Thanks Hector," I told him. "Way to go Laur," my mom said hugging me and giving me flowers. "Thanks mom, Grandma," I realized seeing her on the phone. "You did amazing sweetheart, I'm so proud," she told me and I smiled. I knew I had to perform tomorrow but right now with Sean, and Keith this was really fun. Sean came over to me with his family and so did Keith. "Way to go Lauren. You guys did great," Sean's dad told us. "aww, thanks Mr. Matthews, I have to admit this was fun," I told him smiling while hector took pictures for us and we all left the school a few minutes later ready for another day ahead of us.
There you have it again folks the play chapter has kicked off. I apologize for the delay again I was busy and stuff was driving me bonkers. I will post the other chapter for the story soon. This will be after the play is done so to give you a heads up. Please again bear with me, more chapters are coming up soon. Here is the chapter for the next portion of this story.
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