Click, click is the sound of high heels walking across a cold, hard floor, a stage to be particular. Aching feet are screaming at her, but she has to ignore the pain and concentrate. "Arms out, long and graceful steps, REMEMBER your lines," shrieks throughout her head. She is up on that stiff, black stage to entertain the audience and is determined to do so.
Quietly waiting backstage for her cue, she hugs her fellow casts mates and wishes them luck. Finally the moment has arrived for her to step onto the stage with the bright lights shining in her face. …
