Just as he was wondering how things could be any worse, "Hi, Bethany I am Rita Mendoza, with the Daily Post (the town's newspaper). I understand that you are the female lead of this play. I hoped that we can set up a time for me to interview you for the paper. We want to run a Sunday feature on the play and you."
Jon all but froze as the female reporter addressed him.
Alice Anderson, who was standing next to Jon/Bethany noticed his/her fear. "Mrs. Rose," She began in a loud voice so Mrs. Rose would hear her, "can help you with information about the play. I am not sure how much we students are allowed to talk with the press about the play. Do you know Bethany?" She finished, elbowing Jon/Bethany in his/her side.
Coming out of his shock, Jon agreed with Alice, "I don't know either, Alice. I am sure that Mrs. Rose can answer that question."
By this time Mrs. Rose, Karyn, and several other students joined Alice and Jon/Bethany. "I am Mrs. Rose. How can I help you?"
"Mrs. Rose, I am Rita Mendoza, with the Daily Post. I am here to do a feature story on this year's play. You can help me by providing me information about the play and allow me to talk with some of your students, to get their perspective on the play."
While Jon stood there wishing quietly under his breath, "I wish Mrs. Rose won't allow me to be interviewed. I wish Mrs. Rose won't allow me to be interviewed. I wish Mrs. Rose won't allow me to be interviewed."
Meanwhile, Mrs. Rose said, "
