pan down long, narrow room. a counter, with mirrors and bare bulbs, cover one wall. girls set up their areas and change into their talent costumes. close on leslie miller, in cheerleading uniform, standing beside small framed photos of her boyfriend on the counter. close on becky holding a sequin-covered poodle skirt and sweater. close on amber atkins at the far end of the counter. close on tess weinhaus wearing "i love german shepherds" sweatshirt, standing beside various trinkets.