A Short-Form Love Story: 3

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, and inspired by the book The List: A Love Story in 781 Chapters by Aneva Stout, we invited several members of the Workman staff to each write a short-form love story in just 5 to 7 numbered “chapters.” Our first love story is written by an anonymous former theater major from the 9th floor who goes by Supporting Role. Enjoy!

The Short List:
A Backstage Love Story by Supporting Role

1. You’ll volunteer to stage manage the school musical, despite being over-committed.
   1. A second-semester senior
   2. So over Sondheim
2. You’ll become smitten with the lead, who has that star quality.
3. You’ll both feel awkward at rehearsals.
   1. But it’s the good kind of awkward!
   2. The best kind
4. So you’ll go even when you’re not called.
5. On closing night, an accident will befall you. In front of everyone.
   1. A broken foot
   2. A bruised ego
6. You’ll spend the cast party in a chair against the wall.
   1. Not dancing
   2. Not drinking beer
   3. Icing your injury
7. The lead will sit by you all night.

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The format of this story was inspired by the book, The List: A Love Story in 781 Chapters.