There's a call to say
With a brief outlay
The role's yours to play
And the character takes shape
The play is nascent at this stage

Lines to learn and familiarise
Dialogues alliterative to recite
Positions, cues, exits and entries
Scenes to sit out or take the spotlight
The play begins rehearsals at this stage

Emotions and expressions
Comic timing and tragic cries
Feelings explode, shouts and diatribes
Characters interact, actors hog limelight
The play is vibrant and volatile at this stage

Costumes and wigs
Pancake, foundation and lipstick
Furniture, sets and props
Sceneries and backdrops
The play gets ready to be staged

Audience and darkened halls
Prayer, music and warning bells
Announcements, last minute consults
The curtain opens, switched on lights
The play begins unfolding on the stage

Stomach flutters with butterflies
Quick changes of dress, tense nerves
Muffed entries and forgotten lines
Polished performances of the actresses
The play runs fluidly at this stage

The climax unfolds, the drama ends
Praise showered with claps and whistles
Artists preen for a job well done
All relax and wipe off tensions
The play is labelled a success at this stage
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