The lights are already dim. I want to find my seat quickly so I don’t miss seeing any of my girls on stage.
The first scene is staged by six students. Only two of them are “my girls.” Both of them come to my office primarily as an excuse to miss class. I don’t mind that. I know that the need for attention can be just as valid as many other issues girls have. Leah is acting the part of a shy ten-year-old. Knowing how much she loves to talk I’m almost surprised she can manage that!
The first song-dance is beginning. I notice that all the girls are smiling as they sing and dance. I imagine the heads during practice “Smile girls! Don’t forget to smile!” Tova is right there in the second row smiling with the rest of them. I wonder if it’s only me or if that smile looks fake to everyone. I rarely see Tova smile. It’s hard to recognize her like this.
Chedva steps onto the stage. She’s cast as the best friend of the main character. As the two girls hug each other in excitement I ponder the fact that in real life Chedva is jealous of Mimi and tries to avoid her. Chedva struggles with schoolwork and she feels that Mimi represents everything she wishes she could be. On stage however they are best friends putting on a show good enough to fool the audience.
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