What was it like to suddenly be a debutante? In Vienna? With all the glitz and social formalities?

I used very similar strategies as I had when playing 'Coronation' with Dawn. The debutant game was easier because I didn't have to invent all the rituals, speeches, procedures. The adults told me exactly what was expected and I was simply the actress playing the debutant role. The instructions were precise down to how many steps to take when entering a room (5). Also, as debutant, I always had someone to ask about any protocol I was not sure of. My deb partner was carefully chosen, a social veteran and utterly supportive and unflappable