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(curtain raises) costumes torn lighting wrong make up melts rehearsals long missing props forgotten lines nervous looks backstage whines feuding stars director puce sulky looks uneasy truce scenery falls missing cues singers flat poor reviews backstage romance budget woes producer quits big egos opening night mistakes are hid think no one saw of course they did run is done sigh of relief new show now see you next week! (curtain falls)

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Date: 4/19/2023 7:13:00 PM
nice penning, it is such a "world", the poem is so true and subtle
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Julie Draper
Date: 4/20/2023 1:46:00 PM
Thank Yann, I've dabbled in theatre and yes, it's a special world of its own :)
Date: 4/18/2023 5:39:00 AM
Nice one Julie. Great fun as usual :-)
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Julie Draper
Date: 4/19/2023 1:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, I appreciate you stopping by to comment :)
Date: 4/17/2023 9:10:00 PM
Sounds like a reality show, Julie. You are always a fun read. Thank you:)
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Julie Draper
Date: 4/19/2023 1:53:00 AM
Thanks Daniel :) . I enjoy a bit of humour.... sadly lacking in the world these days!
Date: 4/17/2023 11:46:00 AM
This audience member stands and claps and shouts: "More!" Cheers - Gary
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Julie Draper
Date: 4/17/2023 12:21:00 PM
Hahahaha! Thanks Gary, that's wonderful feedback and much appreciated :)

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