Everyday people hope to land the role of a lifetime
That iconic role that they will be remembered for
They never think of how long the show will last
Only the bliss of getting and partaking in it all
However there is one role unlike any other
This one has been unfilled for over 25 years
Some have walked on to attempt to obtain the part
While others were sought out for the audition
But nowadays it’s only the latter that goes on
Finding talent though gets more scarce it seems
Not to mention the qualifications needed
Above all else they must have that voice
What also makes this role unique is who judges
See there is no director for this performance
It’s all ran by the characters on stage already
There is the primary character of course in lead
The coveted role will star opposite of them here
Then you have the secondary characters close by
Playing different roles such as friends and family
And finally the tertiary people coming and going
Whether old coworkers, acquaintances and strangers
They too play unique parts in the story being told
So with no director the main character has to lead
In terms of searching for new characters like this one
This role has always been the hardest to find
All the hopefuls vying for a chance and some do well
But there was always something missing in each
Some never made auditions while others flopped there
While searching can be difficult the auditions were harder
For those are not judged by the leading character
But all of the secondary ones and perhaps a few tertiary
They play such a vital role supporting the lead
It only makes sense that they have a say as to who gets it
Who gets to fill the shoes that will star for years with them
It can be a bit intimidating to audition in front of their gazes
But only the confident ones will not fear it at this moment
For they know they want nothing more than this role
Taking on the challenge of it that’s been empty all these years
If they can impress the “friends” and “family” here
Chances are they will get it and keep it for a long time
And so one day the cast received word from the lead
Another hopeful has come around with a voice to remember
The day has come as each cast member leaves their location
Whether from home, their other work, and whatever else
Preparing to sit at the table and be greeted to the newcomer
The friends have arrived, the sister, old bosses and the mother
Meanwhile across town she nervously gets dressed and ready
Practicing what to say and how to impress them quickly
All the while being true to herself which caught the lead’s eye
The drive to the auditions bring such nervousness
Wondering what will they think behind those smiles
Or about when their decisions will be made about her
All that and more swirl around her mind as the car stops
Escorted through hallways and doors she may see again
The greetings occur and the other common courtesies as well
They were all there along with the lead to gather their reviews
She knew the part was hers as she heard “Let’s get started.” echo
And so the audition begins, best of luck on becoming the Star. . .
Novatourist 