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Chris is the director of the high school drama club. S/he has gathered everyone together to give everyone a boost of confidence. They have five days until the opening night of their latest production, the non-musical version of Les Miserables. They still have an awful lot to do, but the cast's attention is easily distracted. Gina gossips about the stage manager, while Lily craves the spotlight (handily supplied by her boyfriend Jamie).
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Chris: Attention! Cast and crew! Let's gather. Gather, gather, gather! Form a circle. Better yet, a semi-circle. Just don't form a straight line; you all know how much I hate that. Are we all here?
(The Cast and Crew have gathered around their director)
Chris: Good. All right. Okay. First thing. Unfortunately, Doris, our stage manager, will not be attending tonight's rehearsal.
Dante: Why not?
Chris: She's not feeling well--I won't go into specifics.
Gina: (Putting on lipstick) She has mono.
Chester: (Quiet, shocked) The kissing disease.
Gina: She got it from Trevor.
Chris: It doesn't matter--Moving on to item number two. Since tech week begins today, we'll be working with our lighting designer. Jamie is up in the booth manning the controls, so make sure you find your light.
Lily: Don't forget to shine the spotlight extra bright on me. (The Lights flash in acknowledgment) It pays to date the lighting designer.
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