Page 21 of The Silent Appeal

Is that any surprise? In your email you said she’s stupid and has a face like a puzzled cow.

10:07 p.m. Kevin wrote:

That’s how the script describes her, the script we are attempting to deliver authentically.

10:12 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Since when does the cast get to choose the characters they play? I know we’re a democratic and inclusive organization, but casting is the director’s decision. Anyone who wants to dispute that can take it up with the committee, who will support the director’s vision.

10:13 p.m. Kevin wrote:

Your mum still wants to read for Lady Angkatell.

10:14 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

No way. We need her to babysit. I can’t ban Woof from rehearsals then bring in a loud, hyperactive child myself. She can read, by all means, but she must NOT be cast in this play.

10:15 p.m. Kevin wrote:

There’s only one person left who hasn’t yet let me know whether they’re reading or not.

10:15 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Give them a rocket. You haven’t got time to chase people.

10:17 p.m. Kevin wrote:

Will do. Here goes: Sarah-Jane, would you like to be considered for a part in the Fairway Players’ production of Agatha Christie’s The Hollow?

Message exchange between Sarah-Jane MacDonald and Nicky-Rose Dearing on January 4, 2025:

11:34 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

It’s a lot to take in.

11:34 p.m. Nicky-Rose wrote:

Same here.

11:34 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

You can tell Mum.

11:35 p.m. Nicky-Rose wrote:

DO NOT TELL MUM SJ I’m fucking serious.

11:35 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

Why did you tell me?

11:35 p.m. Nicky-Rose wrote:

Because. You’re sensible and whatever.

11:35 p.m. Sarah-Jane wrote:

She’ll find out sooner or later.