Chapter 44

"Hey, Director Woods! Can you just give me a shot? Maybe like five minutes, or even just three? Please, please, please!" The door to the fancy inner room swung open while they were still arguing. Daniel poked his head out and looked all serious, asking, "What's all this noise about?" The staff were about to explain, but Stella managed to slip past the two guys and stepped forward. She said, "Hi, Director Woods! I'm Stella Jewell, the seventeenth actor auditioning. Can you let me audition too?" Daniel gave her a once-over and raised an eyebrow, asking, "I don't see any info about you in the resume pile." "I'm Stella Jewell, I'm 25, and I studied theater at Trinity Film Academy a few years back." Daniel scratched his head, "So, what plays have you been in?" Stella held her breath and admitted in a hushed tone, "Um, none, actually." "None?" Daniel looked a bit surprised. "Did you change your mind about acting after school?" "Nah, it's not that," Stella paused, then went on, "After