She is the female lead
And plays a 91-year-old
Grandmother.

He is the male lead
And plays a 21-year-old
Grandson.

This is the first day
Of the Theatre 101
Boot camp.

A small but faithful
Group of fans
Plays the audience.

An aside – the fans
Are not culture-blind –
(pause).

Life’s small moments
Are acted out by
Veteran hoofers.

In the back of the
house – in darkness –
sits the director.

Love and healing,
Sensitivity, humor –
Trenchant script.

Two class acts –
Three weeks until
Les trois coups.

Awards, prizes –
Applause –
Ovation.

© Lewis Bosworth, 10/2016