At the start of most shows is an exposition

Giving context and clarity for all to see

The audience has no memory

Of the world before the play

But what if there was no exposition?

What if the fictional world is as confusing as reality?

What if the media became so lifelike

That no one is singing at all?

What if there is no exposition?

What if outsiders look in,

See what appears to be joyous and gay

And assume nothing of it?

What if they assume it’s fine when it’s crumbling,

When the world is shattering at their feet,

But there’s nothing to do but sing and dance and

Hope that they can stay standing by curtain?