A New Musical

14

 I feel the warmth of the sunlight hit my face as I wake up. It feels just right, and calming on the day that we close the musical. Well, at least for the pre Broadway try-out. I didn't think I would get to do even that, and I can't help but feel this sense of accomplishment. I'm not even sad, I'm just really proud of what I helped create. I'm proud of how much I've grown as a performer, and I think this show has taught me to truly trust myself. Trust that I know what I'm doing, and the choices I make as an artist. I know today will be emotional, but I think it will be more of a day that we feel proud of. Just like opening night, we are sold out for the last show. Reviews have been great, and night after night we've gotten such amazing audiences. I would say the show has changed a decent amount since we first opened, but all in a positive way.

I get out of bed, and put on a simple blue v-neck, along with white pants and capris. I thought about messaging Mason to see if he wanted to get breakfast with me, but I noticed it's only 8am and I'd hate to wake him. Plus, I think it would be the better option to just spend some time by myself. I do think about how things will be different for the next few months after tonight.

We won't know for a while if the show will be transferred to Broadway, which isn't a total surprise. Some shows announce in the middle of their tryout run, while others announce it a few months before the next Broadway season. I did get a few concert offers, and another show offer. Something I never thought would even be a possibility. Denice was the one to recommend that I hold on accepting another show offer in case I was offered to come back for "Walk In My Rainbow Shoes". With how well the reviews were from just a pre Broadway tryout, Denice believes more people will be jumping at me if I went to Broadway. Also, if I hold off, it makes me more desirable in the long run and not seem so eager I suppose.

The weather is decent today, kind of chilly but thankfully I grabbed a sweatshirt before I left. I walk into a Starbucks to grab a drink, along with a muffin sandwich. I take a seat at the table while waiting for my order, and decide to pull my phone out. As I'm scrolling through my social media, I see a lot of posts talking about the closing of our show. I barely see anything talking about the drama with Mason and I, so it seems like that has finally died down. It's hard to believe that Mason and I have only known each other for about 2 ½ months now.

"Asher?" The barista yells.

"Thank you very much" I say with a big smile, taking my order.

I walk out of the store, and start to walk towards the hotel again. I don't really know what I want to do this morning, because I have more free time than usual. Once I'm back, I head into the commons area of the hotel and decide to just eat there. I put my earbuds in, and listen to a podcast that I've been putting off. To be honest, I'm having a hard time focusing. Because I keep thinking about the closing of the show, and Mason. I finally give up on pretending to listen to the podcast, and just scroll through Instagram. After about an hour, it's only 10:30 AM. I finally give in, and decide to message Mason myself.

[Me]

Ready for the last one?

Mason takes a bit to respond, but 10 minutes to 11 AM he responds.

[Mason]

I think so, but I think I need to practice our kissing scene. Could you squeeze in an extra rehearsal for me?

This gets an audible laugh from me, and the lady sitting a couple chairs over shoots me a glare. I quickly pick up my trash, and throw it in the garbage can near me.

[Me]

I mean, I suppose closing night should be perfect. I guess I could fit you into my schedule. Are you busy now?