“I can’t believe three weeks have gone by so quickly,” Jackie said as they sat down at the little restaurant and opened the menus. Marie agreed. “It seems like only yesterday we were talking at those auditions.” “It sure does. I’m glad we talked then.” Marie nodded. She focused on the menu so she wouldn’t have to look into Jackie’s eyes. “I hope this show flies,” Jackie said as she read her menu. “I think it will. Everyone’s gonna love the stepsisters. I wouldn’t be surprised if the producers make their nuts back in the first month.” Jackie put her menu down. ‘“I never understood where that term came from.” “It’s from back in the Middle Ages,” explained Marie. “A troop of actors would roll into town, and the town police would take the nuts off their wagon wheels. When they performed

