Battle of the Divas

Spring 2862

Millie's Arrival: Millie joins the Bridgeport Opera House, quickly catching the attention of the directors with her impressive vocal talent. Carla Otteri, the reigning diva, initially sees Millie as just another young hopeful and doesn’t pay much attention to her.  

Summer 2862

First Confrontation: Carla begins to notice Millie’s growing popularity and starts to feel threatened. She makes Millie perform menial tasks, hoping to undermine her confidence. Millie remains undeterred and continues to impress with her performances, earning the admiration of the audience and fellow performers.  

Autumn 2862

Public Praise: Millie receives public praise for her performance in a secondary role, leading to more prominent roles in upcoming productions. Carla escalates her efforts to humiliate Millie by commanding her to do more demeaning chores and spreading rumours about her lack of professionalism.  

Winter 2862

Millie Fights Back: Millie begins to stand up to Carla, using her wit to counter Carla’s intimidation tactics. The backstage tension becomes palpable for the entire opera company.  

Spring 2863

On-Stage Battles: The rivalry spills onto the stage, with both divas trying to outshine each other during performances. Audiences start to notice the underlying tension. The director of the opera house struggles to manage the escalating conflict but is reluctant to intervene due to the increased audience interest.  

Summer 2863

Carla’s Intimidation Intensifies: Carla resorts to more aggressive tactics, including attempts to sabotage Millie’s performances by hiding her costumes and altering stage props. Despite Carla’s efforts, Millie’s talent continues to shine, and she is cast in leading roles, further fueling Carla’s resentment.  

Autumn 2863

Rumours of Accidents: Rumours begin to circulate that Carla is plotting to cause Millie physical harm, such as pushing her down the stairs or causing stage accidents. Millie, aware of the dangers, becomes more cautious and starts to gather allies within the opera house who support her.  

Winter 2863

Escalation of Hostilities: The conflict reaches new heights as both divas employ increasingly elaborate schemes to disrupt each other’s performances. The opera house becomes a battlefield.  

Spring 2864

Pranks and Sabotage: The pranks and sabotage continue, with both divas trying to make the other miss cues or forget lines during performances. The audience is captivated by the drama. The ongoing rivalry becomes a public spectacle, drawing even larger crowds to the opera house.  

Summer 2864

Millie’s Strategic Moves: Millie starts to use her intelligence and charm to gain favour with influential patrons and directors, seeking to solidify her position within the opera house. Carla, feeling her dominance slip, becomes increasingly desperate and erratic in her attempts to undermine Millie.  

Autumn 2864

Turning Point: A major incident occurs during a high-profile performance, where Carla’s sabotage attempt backfires, causing her public embarrassment. Millie, however, manages to save the performance, earning widespread acclaim. Millie forms alliances with key figures in the opera house, ensuring she has the support needed to withstand Carla’s aggression.  

Winter 2864

Climactic Showdown: The year ends with a climactic showdown during the opera house’s grand winter performance. Both divas pull out all the stops, leading to an unforgettable night of drama and music. As the curtain falls, the future of the rivalry remains uncertain, with both divas preparing for the next act in their ongoing battle for supremacy.