Hey guys! Sorry, I've been a little busy.
Anyways, here's the new chapter.
October 4th, 2020
Christine POV
The audition day (eve) rolled around so quickly. So, I told the Angel. "Angel?" I asked The voice.
"Yes, my dear?" it responded.
I probably should mention the nicknames. The voice kept calling me really creepy things like, "My dear", "Darling," "Angel". It was starting to freak me out. But I didn't mention it.
"My audition for Johanna is going to be tomorrow." I told him.
The voice sighed, "You are not completely ready yet, but you shall still wow them, I guarantee. Just try your best tomorrow."
"Thank you. I will let you know how it goes next week."
"Yes, I would like to know. Good night, Christine. See you tomorrow."
During dinner, Meg noticed something was wrong. "Chris, is something up?"
"No, I'm just a little stressed about my audition tomorrow." I told her.
"It's alright, you will do great."
"I have heard you sing Christine, you are very good. Your mother was a very talented singer too." Antoinette said.
I smiled, "Thank you."
Meg and Antoinette nodded their heads, and continued eating.
Deep down, I still had the nervous feeling. What if I failed the audition? Would he be angry at me? I don't think so. Yet still, what would he think?
"Next, Miss. Daae. Please step up."
Alright, here we go. This is your one chance. Relax.
I handed Mr. Firmin (our piano player) the sheet music, and stepped on stage. "Hello, my name is Christine Daae. I will be auditioning for the role of Johanna Barker, and I will be singing. "In My Life" from Les Miserables.
I took a deep breath, and began.
In my life
There are so many questions and answers
That somehow seem wrong
In my life,
There are times when I catch the silence the sigh,
Of a faraway song
And it sings
Of a world that I long to see
Out of reach
Just a whisper away
Waiting for me
Does he know I'm alive,
Do I know if he's real?
Does he see what I see,
Does he feel what I feel?
In my life
I'm no longer alone
Now the love of my life is so near
Find me now
Find me here.
Everyone besides Carlotta clapped for me.
"Thank you Miss. Daae. Next up, Lexi, auditioning for Ms. Lovett ."
Carlotta smeared at me while I was walking back to my seat.
"My god, Chris. You. Were. Amazing! I'm sorry Carlotta did that." Meg said.
"It's alright," I said, while sitting down at my seat. "I'm just most likely not gonna get the role." I sighed.
"Either way, you're gonna end up more successful than her! I can confirm that!."
I sighed as Lexi finished her audition, then clapped. "Thanks Meg." I said, smiling.
"No problem. Oh god, Carlotta's next." Meg groaned.
Carlotta walked up, with a proud look.
"As you all know, my name is Carlotta Giudicelli. I will be auditioning for Johanna, while singing, Think Of Me from The Phantom of The Opera." Carlotta announced.
Oh god, please spare me. I thought to myself.
Think of me,
Think of me fondly, when we've said goodbye
Remember me
Every so often
Promise me you'll try
On that day, that not so distant day
When you were far away and free
If you ever find a moment,
Spare a thought for me.
Carlotta had a satisfied look on her face, and went off.
"Is that all?" Andre asked.
"Yes I think so." said our accompanimenst, Leferve.
"Alright, the cast list will be posted during lunch, next Friday." Andre announced.
And with that, everyone left the auditorium.
"Angel?" I asked The Voice, a day before the list was posted. "I'm nervous about the cast list."
"Don't worry. You did amazing. Remember, I am always watching over you. Even if they don't pick you, I'll arrange something," The voice told me. "Does that comfort you, Christine?"
"Yes." I lied.
"Alright, I shall see you tomorrow, please do tell me about it."
Honestly, that day didn't go too well.
I got yelled at by almost all my teachers (even Annottine! I got a move wrong apparently). Yet this was all because I was too nervous to even focus.
"Miss. Daae." Mr. White told me during English class. "Is there something you'd like to share with the class?"
"I just have a lot on my mind." I told him, angrily.
"Well, keep all of that romance nonsense out of my room," Mr. White said. "Warning, next time, it's a mark-down."
I couldn't believe it! He was always treating me so unfairly! "In the meantime, you shall be doing another page on our essay on, Sense and Sensibility."
I groaned.
"Alright then, two pages."
I wanted to smack him, but I knew I couldn't. "Yes sir."
"Chris, is something wrong?" Meg asked me.
"No. Leave me alone."
"Is this about the fact that Raoul isn't sitting next to you?" she teased.
I let out a tiny smile. "Maybe."
"I know you too well."
"C'mon. Let's go check out the cast list." I said to Meg.
We both threw away our food, and walked into the hallways. I could see our helper Joseph Buqet was hanging it up. As soon as he was done. I looked over and saw.
Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Evermore High School
Sweeny Todd: Percy Miller
Mrs. Lovett: Lexi Stanwell
Anthony Hope: Piangi Ubaldo
Johanna Barker: Carlotta Giudicelli
Judge Turpin: Alexander Smith
Beadle Bamford/understudy Anthony: Noah Chan
Toby: Zack Taylor
Beggar Woman/understudy Johanna: Christine Daae
Pirelli/understudy Sweeny/Understudy Judge Turpin: Harry Lee
Bird Seller: Douglas Garcia
Solo Baritone: Christopher Watkins
Solo Tenor: Felix Robinson
Citizens of london/understudies/swings: Meg Giry (understudy beggar woman), Kadie Foster, (understudy bird seller) Eric Clayton (understudy Pirelli), Micheal Hale(understudy Toby, solo tenor) , Richard Berry(understudy Baritone solo), (understudy beadle bamford) Aaron Good. Jammes Martin, Brittney Patterson.
REHEARSALS ARE: During 5th period, and after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (sometimes Friday if you are a lead) from 3:00-5:00.
NOTE: A week before performances, you will be called in every day after school, so please be prepared for that.
PERFORMANCES ARE: December 5th-15th. Weekdays 5:00pm, Weekends 6:30.
I stood there, dispontined. Dammit, why didn't I get it?
Meg saw how I looked. "It's okay Chris. My role doesn't even have a name!"
"I know. I'm just sick of this! I really wanted Johanna." I sighed.
"Chris, you're not behaving like yourself today. What's going on?"
It was true. I wasn't behaving like I usually do. I was much more angry and demanding today. I took a deep breath, and calmed myself down. "I'm so sorry. I guess I just felt a lot of pressure. I shouldn't have acted like that."
Meg smiled, "It's alright. Anyway, you're the understudy. Maybe some mysterious accident will happen, and anyways, it's going to be ten days. Carlotta will most likely need to take a break. And also, you're a freaking sophomore Christine. Carlotta is a junior, you'll have plenty of chances to get the lead in the future."
She did have a fair point. "Yeah, true."
It just so happened that Carlotta was walking from behind us. "HA! Once again, I got the better part. You're just my lazy understudy. And you know what? I'm not gonna miss any of the performances. Take that, loser."
"Shut up," Meg said, "C'mon Chris, let's go."
"Sorry, what was that?" Carlotta asked sarcastically, "I don't speak ensemble."
Meg grabbed my arm, and we headed back to the lunch tables.
Luckily, nothing else bad happened during that day. Everything went normal. Well, up until my voice lesson.
"They cast you as what?!" The voice shouted.
"Please, don't be angry. It's better than last time. Besides angel, I am still a sophomore" I said, trying to calm him down.
"What did they cast you as last time?" he asked, still having the angry tone in his voice.
"Stepsister #1. It was Into The Woods." I responded.
"Those fools…" I heard him murmur. "No matter, you will become the main Johanna. And, Carlotta will suffer for that little tantrum she did."
That sent shivers down my spine. I didn't want him to be angry.
Deep down also, I knew this would happen. I'm never cast as the main person. Even if I was the best actor in the world, I would get cast as the understudy or maybe a minor character.
"Alright. I am sorry, my dear. Let us begin."
Hi, sorry that was a little bit short. I promise that the next chapter will at least be a little longer? Idk, I'll see when I get there. Anyway, hope you're having a good day!
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