I was sure everyone in my junior-high drama class saw the paper in my hands shaking when I stood up to audition (试演) for a lead role in the annual Christmas play. I was there, not by choice, but because teacher Alice wanted each of us to try out for a part.
As a "good" student, I did what I was asked, even if it was scary. 1 was small for my age, wore secondhand clothes and cried easily. At school, I was often the object of jokes and laughter and had few friends. I wanted desperately to shrink back into my seat and be invisible. But there I was, on stage. Reading was, at least, something I loved. So, I read.
I finished reading and rushed back to my seat. The spell was broken. I wanted to curl up (蜷缩) and disappear. When the teacher read the cast list and called my name, I wasn't paying attention. No one ever chose me for anything.
"Patty," she repeated," you are Star. Come and get your script (剧本)."
This is impossible! How can it be? With a pounding heart and cold, sweaty hands, I felt nearly dizzy, but incredibly happy. I walked up unsteadily to get the papers. On returning to my desk, I felt regretful. I should have refused. I felt as if everyone else were looking at and laughing at me. I buried my head in my arms. Gently patting my shoulder, teacher Alice said, "Be confident, Patty. You can do this. I know you can. I'll help you." With tears in my eyes, I raised my head and nodded firmly.
So, I practiced every day- while walking to school, at lunchtime, before bedtime, even on weekends. At first, I was worried about forgetting parts of a long monologue (独白) that took place in one scene, but I managed to memorize it. I felt more confident after that. At last, it was the day for the show.
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Everything went smoothly until it was my turn to give the long monologue. Fighting back tears, I continued my performance. |
