Page 8 of The Silent Appeal

4:03 p.m. Kevin wrote:

Precisely! She can play any part from the leading lady to the maid and deliver a NADA-winning performance. So where do we cast her? In the role she wants: Henrietta, or in the role she’s most likely to win a NADA for: Lady Angkatell?

4:06 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Or, do we remember that she’s had leading roles in every play since she joined, and give her a backstage role so other members have a chance to shine?

4:07 p.m. Kevin wrote:

Nice theory, but when the NADA judge is sitting in the front row with his clipboard, I want our best actors onstage acting their socks off, not wearing a pinny and serving him tea.

4:08 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

That’s an idea. I’ll take her out for tea.

4:09 p.m. Kevin wrote:

I’ve already emailed and asked her not to bring the Artful Dodger or Bill Sykes.

4:09 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

I mean Nicky-Rose, not Fran.

4:11 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Kevin, please tell me you did NOT explicitly ask Fran not to bring former prisoners to the auditions. Not in so many words.

4:12 p.m. Kevin wrote:

I explicitly asked her just that in exactly as many words.

4:12 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

But we’re a welcoming and INCLUSIVE group!

4:13 p.m. Kevin wrote:

There are NADAs at stake. The Krays can audition for Fowey Light Operatic, not the Fairway Players.

Message exchange between Sarah-Jane MacDonald and Nicky-Rose Dearing on January 3, 2025:

4:15 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

I’ve booked afternoon tea at Mirage.

4:56 p.m. Nicky-Rose wrote:

Jet-lagged.

5:03 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Tomorrow at three.

To: Sarah-Jane MacDonald

From: Emma Crooks

Date: January 3, 2025