Nine-year-old Jonas gets the chance to audition at the theater and lands a role as a little monster in a children's musical. Now the rehearsals begin, costumes are being tailored, and the stage transforms into an enchanted forest. Along the way, Jonas learns about the people who work in the theater and what is needed to put on a play or musical. Finally, it's premiere night, and the applause from the audience rewards all the participants for their efforts. This is an entertaining and engaging non-fiction book for elementary school-aged children.