Invocation and Instructions to the Audience Nathan Lane & Roger Bart

[1st ACTOR]
Gods of the theatre, smile on us

[2nd ACTOR]
You who sit up there stern in judgment
Smile on us

[1st ACTOR]
You who look down on actors…

[1st/2nd ACTOR]
And who doesn't?
Bless this yearly festival and smile on us

[1st ACTOR]
We offer you song and dance

[2nd ACTOR]
We offer you rites and revels

[1st/2nd ACTOR]
We offer you grace and beauty
Smile on us for this while

[1st ACTOR]
Gods of the theatre, smile on us