skit - n. a short, funny story or performance
pretend - v. to act as if something is true when it is not true
audition - v. to try out for a role in a play or film, a position in an orchestra, etc.: to perform in an audition
in the bag - expression certain; sure to happen
consolation - n. something that makes a person feel less sadness, disappointment, etc.
excerpt - n. a small part of a longer written work