- Right, we've done great work today! Everyone did a wonderful job, I'm proud of you all! Let's run through the whole program one more time exactly as it will be during the actual performance! The time has come... - Beata winked at Margina to ensure a drumroll, - for the dress rehearsal! - the circus performer howled in a grave voice and laughed demonically, before breaking into her usual giggle.
- Boss, Garret, you'll be first to warm up the crowd. We usually put something simple at the start; your sparring will be perfect. Also, importantly, you'll be free after the sparring and can help with security. Guiyosha, Alaria, security during the first act will be up to us alone, so keep your eyes peeled.
- Rapi and I will go second. Our act turned out to be quite long with a lot of stuff, so I suggest splitting it into two parts. This is the first block, featuring juggling and simpler tricks.
- Then it's Laikos! You're doing well; keep that same spirit on stage—perform your act calmly and carefully, focus on what you're doing.
- Then it's me and Zostmer. Zostmer, your pantomimes lacked enthusiasm, so we're cutting them; instead, I suggest expanding the knife-throwing act. I see you enjoyed throwing at me; I barely dodged a couple 😅 I suggest adding targets that you can and should hit! Boss, we need wooden targets—super small, so we can throw at them from a distance—and something like throwing plates to knock them out of the air! Can you get those sorted between your act and ours? Zostmer, you must hit the wooden targets, and you must not hit me, make sure you don't mix them up 😆 Margela has had enough shocks lately!
- After us will be Arnissa and Soulreaver! Guys, you're doing wonderful!
- Next is the second part of Rapi's and my performance! This time, parallel bars and more complex acrobatic elements.
- Then Alaria will go and add some fire! Everything is fine with your act too.
- The most interesting part is usually placed at the end. And what could be more interesting than an illusionist mage in a place not spoiled by magic? The highlight of the program will be our Beautiful Queen! First, that skit with me that we discussed and practiced a bit, and at the end—a solo magic performance! So that the audience is left with the brightest, most amazing, and pleasant impressions. Just in case, I'll remind you: I'm delighted with your outfit today, but we must consider that the guards will be paying extra attention tomorrow, and I wouldn't want any unnecessary questions 😅 Well, since they usually don't have any unnecessary questions, I think you have everything covered in that regard! 😉
- Margina, Vilma, have all your requests regarding the music been voiced? Now you'll play everything in order, one act after another, to see how the music fits. You've formed a very harmonious and interesting duo, and each of you sounds great solo, so that's settled, but we might need to tweak the music a bit for the acts to enhance the effect of certain elements; we'll see everything now.
- Guiyosha, Alaria, just like with the boss and Garret, while your acts aren't on, security is on you. Guiyosh, you are separately responsible for the health and safety of the artists; keep a close eye to make sure everyone is in top form and be on standby if something goes wrong. I'll be very busy with the stage—I have several joint acts and I'm a part-time emcee—so this is all on you; I'll only be able to keep a glancing eye on things, and not during my acts, of course.
- Did you all pick up your costumes, as I mentioned? I took my tights, Alaria took her fire-performer costume, another pair of women's tights for Arnissa, and two men's pairs for Rapi and Laikos. See how they fit you; they are well-sewn, the material stretches to any figure, so they should fit everyone without problem. You can take them with you or leave them here in the tent so you don't have to carry them back and forth. By the way, regarding the tent—after the dress rehearsal, let's pack our props so everything can be taken out quickly and neatly.
- And then... - Beata looks questioningly at Alaria and Erephir, - shall we feed the guys?
- Right, everyone remember the order? Those not participating, sit in the hall and pretend to be the audience, to get as close as possible to tomorrow's performance. Alaria, this doesn't apply to you; you still have to cook. Sorry to load you down, but even your simple dishes turn out super tasty, so we don't need any oysters in Villian sauce, something uncomplicated will do. Everyone else—on stage in order, and perform as if it's already tomorrow. Let's go.
Beata clapped her hands, announcing the start of the dress rehearsal. However, a few more questions could still be asked of her.
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