On the eve of the Grand Auctorian’s premiere, the preeminent opera house was struck with sudden misfortune when the world-renowned set artist vanished into the rainy night.
Six artisans of the Grand Auctorian theatre, the rookie ballerina, the seasoned stage manager, the centuries old instrumentalist, the arsonist follow-spot, the ______, and the ______ all drilled their craft into the late hours of the night. The afternoon’s light rain intensified into a driving deluge. Lightning slashed an angry, black sky.