The words today are:
Post, tame, stage, wait
Watching
and waiting from the wings. My cue is coming. Everyone on stage is in place. For
my acting debut, the word I’m listening intently for is “horrible”. My parents
are in the audience, I can see them, but I don’t wave. I don’t think they can
see me.
My best
friend Cammie is there. My stomach flutters. I can’t wait to tell her what it’s
like. She helped tame my hair straight for this role. It was essential. She
even used mayonnaise. Pretty disgusting but so worth it to be out there under
the lights. Not yet. Still waiting.
Our post
show party is at the drama teacher’s house. I’ve never been. More butterflies.
Did I
just hear my cue? Nobody is staring at me. I must be okay. The stage director
taps my shoulder. I nod with a giant smile and get into position for my entrance. I’m behind the
door. I prepare, losing my grin. The actress says “horrible” and I cross my arms over my body and
lean against the door.
I fall
backwards onto the stage. Everyone gasps! I’m a hit! I get to stay here for the
rest of the play as Dead Body #1. It’s the most stage time out of the whole
cast.
This is
so exciting! My family will be so proud. I didn’t even throw up.
