The cast strolled on stage to bow at the end of the show. The crowd cheered loudly and clapped their hands.

“A great success!” said Susie, a crew member. “Now to clean up.”

“I’ve always wanted to be a Princess,” said Jenna another crew member.

“You have ?” said the stage manager, Maggie with a smile.

“I heard they’re doing Princess and the Pea next month. You should audition,” said Maggie.

“Oh, that’s great! I’ll look into it,” said Jenna twisting her hair.

They swept the floor and put props and costumes away. Then they tore down the background. They finished at eleven o’clock.

Two days later, Maggie posted the flyer asking for auditions for the Princess and the Pea.

Jenna looked at the flyer. “I’ll try out, I’d be happy even to be the understudy for the princess,” said Jenna.

“Good for you. I hope your dream comes true,” said Susie.

Jenna went to sign up to audition and they gave her the lines to memorize for the princess part. Jenna practiced her lines every break she got and while at home.

Audition day came and Jenna did great! She won the understudy part of the Princess.

“Congratulations Jenna,” said Maggie. “Welcome to the cast.”

“Thank you, Maggie. I’m honored to be chosen,” said Jenna.

Jenna continued on the stage crew too. When downtime came, Jenna and Susie practiced Jenna’s part.

A day before the show, the girl who got the Princess part got sick.

Jenna kept practicing her lines and her acting.

On show night the crowd applauded. Jenna loved acting her part.

After the show, Maggie came to Jenna. “Great job!”

“Thank you, my confidence is boosted. I’ll audition again some time.”