A scary audition,

Kids shouting sharp, shrill, screams

Peeing in their pants

Thinking of their pets

Like a bad grade creeping up during the night

But an “A” on a test jumping and shining so bright

Not knowing what to do, say, or think

Wanting to nail every line, every note

Get the side, practice the piece

Repeat, repeat, repeat

Get the side, practice the piece

Repeat, repeat, repeat

Waiting for a call back

What if I don’t get a call back?

The director is looking at me.

Why is she looking at me?

Get the side, practice the piece

Repeat, repeat, repeat

Get the side, practice the piece

Repeat, repeat, repeat

Not an audition,

But a nightmare in disguise