Synopsis
In Opening Night Jitters, Claudia is on the brink of her first performance as an actress, and the atmosphere is thick with anticipation and nerves. As she prepares for the evening, her family gathers around her, each expressing their own mix of excitement and anxiety. Claudia's mother, in particular, is fraught with worry, fearing for her daughter's success on stage. The conversation flows between light-hearted banter about food and the seriousness of the impending performance, setting the stage for the emotional stakes of the night.
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