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Without actors and audience, the atmosphere is gone.
Props which add ambience during a performance, look jaded when the show is over.
He steps onto the stage and imagines he is John Barrowman, singing and acting his heart out to an adoring crowd.
He rises to a flamboyant crescendo for the finale, flinging his arms out and raising his face to the lights.
The applause isn’t thunderous, but a solitary clap snaps him out of his moment.
“You would make an excellent Dick Whittington. Audition tomorrow 6p.m.”
So began his theatrical career.
He still hates it when it’s empty.
Word Count: 99
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Clare Hempstead 
Auditions can be a lonely-at-the-top moment. Probably the hardest when you’re dependent on a an audience.
Nicely done, Claire.
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Thanks very much.
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I wish him well!
My 100 words!
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Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Ahh – with his imagination perhaps he should try writing!
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That’s a great idea. Perhaps he could write for the stage!
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He’s made it, that’s good. All performers would hate empty theaters I suppose.
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It’s a bit like a school with no children, I would think. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I never really gave it much thought, but the audition must be a lonely experience. No one wants to perform for one. Nice take on the prompt, Clare.
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Thanks you. I’ve never auditioned so this is just how I imagine it would be. Thanks for commenting.
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Fantastic take on the prompt! I can really understand him, having just been through auditions myself. It is so much nicer when there is an audience! Really enjoyed your work! 🙂
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Thanks Heidi. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
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It’s my pleasure Clare. I’ve been awful over the last few weeks at getting to read and comment. Time has not been on my side, I’ve got a lot to catch up with along with learning lines lol 🙂
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Last week I posted late and didn’t get to read or comment on many. I intend to do better this week! 🙂
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Well, it’s a start. Hopefully he’ll be packing them in soon.
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Thanks Sandra. In my mind he becomes a phenomenal success!
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Oh I do hope he makes it to with an audience too… but yes it has to be very hard… I guess it’s all about imagining.
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Thanks Bjorn
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What a great story, Claire! Stages are weird – spooky – when the theatre is deserted. A great start to a career. Love to read the range of stories with these prompts – they’re all so different 🙂
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It is interesting to see what other people pick to write about. Thanks for your lovely comment. 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂
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Surprisingly dark and thought-provoking piece.
Enjoyable.
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Dear Clare,
I could feel and see the empty theatre. Dare I say you set the stage well? I hope he does well with his acting career. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle. I will pardon the pun! 🙂
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An acting career is like that – one third talent, two thirds luck.
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That’s very true – thanks for reading and commenting.
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I think one needs much courage and confidence to stand up there, whether to audition or perform in front of an audience. You conveyed that so nicely.
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Thank you very much. I don’t think I would want to stand on stage in front of a lot of people!
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Very nice starting point! Struggles of an actor to gain a place exemplified!
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Thanks for such a lovely comment. 🙂
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Great story! 🙂
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Thanks very much 🙂
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Great take and you caught the way we all dare to dream well. Someone spotted him and it all ended well
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Thanks Mick. I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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Fab words. As a director I recognise know that empty space feeling. And at times it was ghostly, at other times spiritual. Thank you.
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Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. It really means a lot when people take the time to read and comment.
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