The Bard Goes to an Audition
Jun. 25th, 2022 02:46 am“Trio Furioso For Hire!”
The words danced across the marquee in dazzling red. I watched the ad scroll by, silently wondering if I made the right decision. The receptionist at the desk tilted his head to the side.
“Soooo, can I – uh help you?” he asked with concern as a line had begun to form behind me.
“I’m here for the interview with Smatt.”
“One second,” he said, glancing down at a ledger on the counter. “Are you- Krush?”
I winced. “I guess I technically am Krush, but I don’t use that name anymore. I’m actually-“
“Got it,” the receptionist said with a sigh. “Everyone who interviews with Smatt suddenly needs a new persona. I’ll tell them you’re here.”
“I mean,” I began, “I haven’t been Krush for a while, I should be in your book as Katt?”
( Continue reading about Katt the Bard and their audition behind the cut. )
Author Note: Sumer is a Cumin In is a 13th century folk song likely from Wessex. It's performed by many early music ensembles, but this version is cool.
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