Stage-stricken
by Burton Crane

An Attack of Hysterics.

Backstage in what should be called Gremlin Little Theatre, since it's obvious extra little hands are at work to wreak havoc.

When the villain drinks all the cold tea in a prop decanter and it has to be replaced with something stronger, when the sound man is in love with the Prompter and never hits the right groove on a sound effects record, and when the Heroine's quick change dress is used to mop up spilled paint -- well, you can hardly expect a smooth performance, but it certainly is fun!