the lead

So this was it, I finally made it. Broadway had been my dream ever since I had seen Cats at the age of ten, now it was my turn to shine. This play wasn't anything Andrew Lloyd Weber would write but all the critics loved it anyway. I Dream of Blue Roses, the play was called; innovative the papers said. The plot was about a girl who pines for home, the distant planet of Nibia, especially missing the fields of blue roses. A young man comes along, played by no other than moi, who is awfully tired of life. Learning the young woman's secret they end up helping each other cope with life addressing everyday issues and conveying a message of strength and unity. I'm not a supporter of the latter however it's just acting plus it doesn't matter, I'm the lead.

Oh and I can't forget my co-star, the lead actress Samantha. I mean wow, that alone made dealing with the neurotic director worth it. She as a true red head, well at least she seemed to be. I was always terrible at figuring that stuff out. Samantha was an authentic hourglass; women today defiantly didn't care enough to make themselves as desirable as they did back in the day. I grew up with Betty Page pinups hidden under my bed, betcha don't even remember Betty Page. Fancy that.

Today was opening night and everyone was running around with their heads cut off. I had taken an herbal sedative (it's legal) earlier so I was doing alright. We were all crowding back into the theater after a break from the torturous rehearsal we had jus a few hours before. Samantha caught me backstage, her hair in a tight bun.

"Ready for our big night doll?" She laughed nervously. Before Sam could answer I told her what she needed to hear. Letting down her fiery hair so it would flow on her shoulders I said, "you'll be terrific Samantha. Heh your beauty will probably captivate the audience and they won't hear half of your lines. And just remember I'll be with you all the way." She smiled, the fear fleeting from her eyes.

Sam kissed me on the cheek, "thanks Brian," and went to her dressing room.
A role on Broadway and it wouldn't be long before I would have the leading lady on my arm. Life was finally giving me my reward.