Roosevelt Center of Arts, New York City
*Clap* *Clap* *Clap* "~Yayyy~" Ongki clapped sarcastically.
"That was boring. Thank goodness it's over." He sighed in relief.
A play of 'Mantua'; an opera written by an Italian composer/playwright in the 1800s, just finished. Ongki and Jouny are in the front row seats of the audience.
"'Uhhhh'? Get over it, honey. It's front row free ticket. Just think of it as burning $300 of Tayaw's money. You don't get to do that every day." Jouny said, amused by her husband's reaction.
"Hmm. Well. The highlight song was at least beautiful. I guess it's worth it just to listen to it live. Anyway. Why did Tayaw send you here? An opera? Really?" Ongki asked.
"Well. He just might have found the first actor for his next film." Jouny said in concealed excitement.
"Oh? Which one?" Ongki got curious.
"The lead - " Jouny was about to continue when they overheard something.
