A hush falls over the hall,I start for the stage,nearly exploding with anxiety.My heart beats against my chest,I feel eyes on the back of my head and all I want to do is scream,instead,I hurry to join Miss Jota.

　　She points to a line in her script.Scene two."We can start from here today,"she says.Unable to talk,I nod.Her hand lowers,she frowns."Where's your script?"I swallow,my finger juts in the direction of my school bag and she lifts a tiny brow,probably wondering why I ...