Dispatches from Home – Waiting for the Show to Begin.

“Just think, young man,” Mr. Scrooge said with a sparkle in his eyes. “In an hour, this old theater will be packed to the balcony.

“I’m scared,” the young man said, fear evident in his eyes.

“My child, don’t be,” Mr. Scrooge said. “We rehearsed; we know our songs and our blocking. Just do what we’ve done in rehearsals, and you’ll be great! The audience is gonna love us. You’ll be thrilled when you hear ’em laugh, watch ’em smile, and see ’em stand to their feet at curtain call, all shoutin’ and clappin’ loud. Trust me, my child, I know.”

“Thank you, Mr. Scrooge. I love you. “

“And I love you, dear boy.”

Big hug, y’all

(Originally posted October 4, 2023)