Chapter 4: Stacy's New Job

Stacy learned that the front of house at the theater was responsible for selling tickets, making sure the concession stand was fully in stock, and that the auditorium was all ready for the patrons.

After setting her suitcase down in a safe place she got right to work. She checked over the rows of chairs, and made sure everything was spic and span, however in one of the rows there was a sticky substance on the floor, probably soda.

She told a janitor, and he got to cleaning. Then she went to the concession stand, and made sure it has everything on the list.

"Let's see, soda, water, juice, tea, coffee, popcorn, chips, candy, brownies, and cupcakes. That's everything." said Stacy, checking everything off her list.

Then she walked backstage to tell Buster that everything was ready, but on her way she tripped over her own feet and fell to the floor.

"Hey, watch it." snapped a voice.

Stacy looked to her left, and saw she almost fell on a mouse.

"I'm very sorry, Mr. Mouse. I didn't see you."

"The name's Mike, sister."

"Hey, Mike, be nice." Rosita told him sternly, coming over.

Stacy picked herself, and hurried to the office.

"Hey, where'd she go?" Mike wondered.

"I don't know, who was that?" asked Rosita.

Up in Buster's office, he was drinking a cup of coffee.

"Um, Mr. Moon, sir?" asked Stacy, as she slowly walked in.

"Hey, Stacy, what can I do for you?" Buster wondered.

"I finished going over the auditorium, and everything's accounted for at the concession stand."

"Great. Then you can start selling tickets." he instructed, and he gulped down some more coffee.

"Okay."

She walked out of his office, and noticed the hustle and bustle of the actors, costume designers, and stagehands. She wasn't quite used to so much chaos, so she quickly made her way outside.

"Hey." called a voice.

Stacy looked down and saw the mouse she met before.

"You're the koala who almost squashed me, who are you anyway?" asked Mike.

"I'm Stacy." Stacy answered quietly.

"Well, Stacy what're you doing here. I've never seen you around before."

"Well I'm new to the city, and Mr. Moon needed a front of house, so I offered."

"Oh." replied Mike getting a surprised look on his face.

"Well, sorry about snapping at you before, I'm trying to fix my attitude."

"It's all right, you said you're name was Mike, right?"

"That's right."

"Mike, we need you over here." called another voice.

"Catch you later, Stace, welcome to Calatonia." said Mike leaving, and Stacy kept walking.

Outside, Stacy was doing a great job selling the tickets. All kinds of animals lined up just to buy one.

"Gee, Mr. Moon's show must be really popular." said Stacy, as she gave an alligator three tickets.

"Oh, ever since the theater was re-built they're amazing. Thanks." the alligator told her, as he left.

By the time the evening came, animals were arriving for the show, and everyone backstage was getting ready. Missy and Cassia arrived, and went backstage to see Buster.

"Hey, Buster." greeted Missy, when she saw her brother.

"Hey, Missy, hi Cassia glad you guys could make it."

"Gee Uncle Buster, you seem wide awake." Cassia observed.

"That's because I've found a way to stay awake and stay on top of everything."

"You mean by getting a good night's sleep, and not stressing yourself out?"

"Nope. One word, coffee."

"Oh, boy." whispered Missy.

Buster quickly looked at his watch.

"All right everyone, time to start." he announced.

"Well, we better get to our seats, see you after the show. Come on Cassia."

"Bye." said Cassia, as she followed her mother.

As everyone was getting into place, Buster noticed that Stacy had her suitcase in her paw, and was about to leave out the stage door.

"Hey, Stacy where you going?" he asked going up to her.

"I was just leaving." answered Stacy.

"Don't you want to watch the show?"

"I don't know. Can I?"

"Sure, ever seen a play?"

"No."

"Then you definitely have to watch this show."

He showed her a good seat in the audience, and he introduced the play.

"Creatures of all sizes, welcome to the Moon Theater. Tonight we have the classic play, Romeo and Juliet. So sit back relax, and enjoy." Buster announced.

The audience applauded, and watched as the curtains rose. Stacy had to admit she was really enjoying the show, she thought it was really romantic how Romeo met Juliet, and the balcony scene. She had to cover her eyes when Tybalt and Mercutio were killed.

And even though everyone knew how it ended, there were some tears shed when the two lovers killed themselves. At the curtain call, everyone stood up and clapped for the actors.

As Stacy was leaving she saw Buster saying goodbye to Missy.

"That was a great play, bro." said Missy, as she put the now sleeping Cassia in her pouch.

"Glad you liked it, sis."

And Missy left.

"Mr. Moon." called Stacy.

"Hey, Stacy, did you like the play?" asked Buster, turning to her.

"I loved it, thanks for letting me work here for the day."

"Speaking of which, how'd you like to become a full time front of house for Moon Theater?"

"Really?"

"Sure, after all you did do a good job, and I'm always looking for help."

"Then I'll take it."

"Great, be here tomorrow at 8:00, I'll introduce you to everyone."

"Oh, thank you, Mr. Moon." Stacy told him, shaking his paw.

"No problem, see you tomorrow."

Stacy left the theater, feeling great she'd found a job. But unfortunately, she still didn't have a place to stay. Luckily, she found a decent motel, and she went to bed in good spirits. She couldn't wait until tomorrow.

That's chapter 4, plz review