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Amateur Dramatics

(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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Yann Rolland Date: 4/19/2023 7:13:00 PM nice penning, it is such a "world", the poem is so true and subtle Login to Reply 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 :)

W J Clarke Date: 4/18/2023 5:39:00 AM Nice one Julie. Great fun as usual :-) Login to Reply Julie Draper Date: 4/19/2023 1:55:00 AM Thank you so much, I appreciate you stopping by to comment :)

Daniel Turner Date: 4/17/2023 9:10:00 PM Sounds like a reality show, Julie. You are always a fun read. Thank you:) Login to Reply 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!

Gary Radice Date: 4/17/2023 11:46:00 AM This audience member stands and claps and shouts: "More!" Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Julie Draper Date: 4/17/2023 12:21:00 PM Hahahaha! Thanks Gary, that's wonderful feedback and much appreciated :)