A Chance to Shine

The tension in the air was undeniable as everyone prepared for the upcoming audition for the big show. Whispers filled the hallways about who would snag the lead roles, and it wasn’t just idle gossip. This show wasn’t just another performance—it was the opportunity. For me, it was everything. As a scholarship student, it could be my debut. A chance to prove myself, to make Pa proud, and to jumpstart my singing career.

The room fell silent as the lecturer walked in—a tall man with sharp features and a thick French accent that made every word sound dramatic. "Bonjour, students," he said, pacing confidently at the front of the room. "I am Monsieur Jacques, your guest instructor,thespian and director extraordinaire. I 'ave come all ze way from L'Académie d'Art Dramatique in Paris."

His accent was so theatrical that a few students giggled, including Val, who couldn’t help herself.

"You find zis funny, mademoiselle?" he asked, raising a brow.