Moments before the play begins, performers gather props and costumes; "audience" members prepare for a premier performance!
Vassilissa waved her sleeve and a gleaming lake appeared in the middle of the hall.
She waved her other sleeve and a delicate white swan flew down to swim on the blue water.
The Tsarevitch was placing his arrow in the bow when the hopping rabbit stopped and cried: “Please do not kill me…”