Disclaimer: I do not own Phantom of the Opera. I'll get over it. Also, I hate to disappoint, but I'm not really Erik. Shocking, yes, but no. I'm just your average, run-of-the-mill teenage phan girl.

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Dear Erik,

With rehearsals getting more intense, it's getting harder to find a job that
will work around the odd schedule of school and the musical. The director
keeps changing around days randomly so it's almost impossible to keep tabs on
when I could work and would need the day off. He's making it quite impossible
for anyone to work, really. I don't know what to do. I don't want to drop the
musical now, I need money, and I don't think I can demand 20,0 francs from our
director.

Incredibly flustered,
Prima Donna of the gutter

Dear Gutter,

If it's getting that bad, you might need to drop out of the musical. I know it might seem like you're not being fair, but you need to put yourself first. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you won't give your best performance, and that's worse than quitting.

-Erik

Erik, what do you think of ALW's attempt to portray your Don Juan Triumphant
opera? How does it compare with your original manuscript? I would think, as
an opera composer, you wouldn't be able to stand the Broadway sap...LOL! On
that note, who are your favorite composers?

Audacious Authoress

Dear Audacious,

I'm certainly glad, for the sake of the audience, he did not get my opera right. In short, there are very little similarities between the two. Strangely enough, though, I don't mind so much. It was my work, and I don't know if I'd want them to be alike.

As for my favorite composers, while I admire most classical composers, I'd have to say I would be my favorite.

-Erik

Dear Erik,

What's your favorite food?

-Basket-

PS: I'm sorry, it was bugging me! I just had to know!

Dear Basket,

My favorite food would have to be brussel sprouts.

Yeah, that's it.

-Erik

Dear Erik,

I've been working on a musical for nearly a year now, and I have nearly all
the songs written, and most of the dialog. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at
playing the piano yet, and my musical theory is weak at best. I can't even
think about trying to write a half-way decent score. Any advice?

Much obliged,

Selah

Dear Selah,

Have you ever considered collaborating with someone who does know how to write a great score and produce the best result?

However, if you're completely against that, you could take a music theory class, if any are offered nearby.

Best of luck!

-Erik

A/N: I apologize for the delay. School became crazy for a while with my first biology test and other work, and then I simply forgot to update. I'm really sorry...