Curtains Lines

Question 1

I think its a shame our leading lady collapsed at tonight’s performance. She might have done it weeks ago and saved us a month of misery. But the cavity that Jessica has created must be appropriately filled-

Answer 1

May I speak? As Jessica’s understudy, I’d feel terrible taking over under these circumstances-

Question 2

No need to feel terrible, Niki.

Answer 2

But-