Beatrice stood in the green room just off stage. It was almost time. Ten year old Beatrice Pennyworth adjusted her costume one final time. The musical overture ended as she and a group of other girls walked onto the stage. The show had begun.

Bea sang and danced with the others. Each line was remembered and each note was accurate and passionate. She fell into the role with a well practiced ease that came from a childhood spent performing on stage. There was nothing she thought she'd rather do,