I sleepily opened my eyes and looked at my alarm clock. 5:29, as usual. I quickly turned the alarm off so it wouldn't wake anyone else, and got out of bed. Then, I changed into my 2nd favorite warm-up outfit. (I have three). I tip-toed ever so quietly into the basement, where Daddy built me a barre. I stretched on some mats before gravitating towards the barre to do some plies.

Two hours later, I heard Becca's alarm clock, so I knew it was safe to go upstairs.

"Hey, baby," Daddy said, scooping me in a hug. "How's my prima ballerina?"

"Good," I replied. I helped myself to a bowl of cereal, stopping to tickle Squirt, who was happily smearing bananas on his face. Becca walked into the kitchen rubbing her eyes.

We ate our breakfasts and chatted. I loved breakfast. My family would always talk about what we were doing today or encourage each other. I think that's one of the reasons we are so close.

"So, anything exciting going to happen today, Jessi?" asked Mama after Becca told us about a math test that she had today.

"Well, Mal and I are going to get the audition packets for Les Miserables."

"Oh? What part are you going for?"

"I'm not sure yet. Part of me wants to have an actual role onstage, and the other part of me wants to help backstage, like choreographing fight scenes and stuff. Do you think I can do both?"

"That's not a question I can answer," Mama chuckled. "But you can ask your teacher. I don't want you to overextend yourself, Jessi."

"I won't"

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During Study Hall, Mal and I went to see Mr. Cheney. who gave us each an audition packet, plus 6 more for the rest of the BSC. As we walked down the hall, I flipped open one of them.

THE SMS MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

LES MISERABLES

AUDITION PACKET

There are several major roles to try out for as well as some minor roles. They are as follows.

FEMALE LEADS

Fantine

Eponine

Cosette

Madame Thenardier

MALE LEADS

Jean Valjean

Javert

Marius

Enjolras

Thenardier

The Bishop

You will have to memorize one scene to audition with, as well as singing a 2 songs. The first song can be anything, but one of the songs must be from Les Miserables. You will also have to participate in a cold reading. Auditions will be held Saturday the twenty-third at 3:00 in the community center auditorium. I have given you a tape with many of the Les Miserables songs on it for you to listen to and perfect yoyr technique. Best of luck to those trying out.

For those of you wanting to be a part of the crew, there is an application on page two. Further instructions will be on that page.

I closed the packet. Wow. This was exciting.