The musical ANNIE was in town. Presented by a reputable theatre company. Stars from television in leading roles. The company needed school kids, aged 6 – 10 years, as background artistes.
I was a natural born hoofer, singer, actor.
The audition went well. But I wasn’t picked. And Shirley Axon was.
Stardust turned to ash… my dreams shattered.
On Valentine’s Day the biggest card you’ve ever seen arrived.
“You’ll always be my Leading Man.”
If only words could heal…