Stage Daggers Pillows

'I used to be afraid of public speaking, but since I realised everyone falls asleep after 15 minutes...'

They hated me.

'They all want to play the star.'

"Nervous about this morning's presentation?"

'How's everyone doing tonight - that is the question.'

"Can you speak up: there's a bloody racket going on in the background."

Falstaff

Stephen Fry

Acme. Breakable prop transporter.

"Mum, I got the job!"

Woman crying with happiness.

Welcome Association of Stage Builders.

'After years of practicing in empty theaters, Horace's dream of becoming a soft-shoe dancer seemed as remote as ever.'

Baseball batting cage theater La Cage Aux Folles.

Waving from Behind the Curtain

Ballet dancer.

Mr. K's essay is such a drag! Yeah, but I've got to do really well. Twig! You're such a grind! Am not! Life isn't only about grades. I know! But he's directing the spring musical. And my singing won't get me the part all by itself! English: Gateway to the Grammys.

Cleaner cleaning under the feet of the dancers as they perform

'I'm a star!'

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

All Les's dreams of stardom were coming true, and he'd only played one note.

"For my next trick, I'll require an audience."

"My first love is the theatre, of course, but you're right up there."

"This next song is for all you a cappella lovers. No strings attached."

'He's a cheat I tell you - it's just a trick!'

'Some of you may have heard that Dr. Weil is giving HIS talk right now in the next auditorium.'

"Is there a dramaturge in the house?"

'Marcus could we try it again with a little less gusto this time.'

'It's not over till the slim, glamorous crossover lady sings.'

Bravo!

"If all the world's a stage, I'm beginning to wonder about the PLAYWRIGHT!"

I'm trying out for the spring play. You'll be great! Ha! You'll be grateful to be an usher, Meryl Creep. Yeah. The good parts go to real actors. Sigh. The arts are sooo uplifting.

"Ambitions. . . To . . . Er. . . Um . . . Become. . . Er. . . Um. . . A. . . Er. . . Um . . . Motivational. . . Er. . . Um. . . Speaker."

"They're texting it in."

Janitor sweeping music notes off of concert stage.