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"I left" echoed in my head, rousing me from sleep. A loud buzzing overtook my ears like a hive of bees churning. It sounded so close. It was 8:00 in the morning and auditions began at 10:00. I slipped on a pair of dark denim jeans and a navy halter top. As I combed through my hair, after blow drying it. From the corner of my eye, I noticed a silver bracelet on the edge of the dresser. I fingered it curious as to whether whoever stayed here before left it. Yet, it looked far too costly for a previous occupant’s budget. There was a note attached to it. Immediately, I unfolded it and read. To my lovely Maricel, best wishes at your auditions today. You were born a star who shines brighter than Venus herself. -Claudius I scooped up the …show more content…

There was a resurgence of nerves when I exited. I walked a few more blocks toward Lincoln Center for Performing Arts with my hands folded over my lower chest and clutched my arms. A group of girls swished by eyeing me as they whispered amongst themselves before returning to their conversation about their past experience acting and dancing. I breathed in entering the center and followed the signs to the designated area. I stopped and waited. Seeing just about everyone with someone there for support, caused my stomach to churn more than it already hurt. At last, a dapper man who looked to be in his mid-thirties called my name, and I ambled onto the stage under the single bright light before a panel of judges. A haughty woman sat between the two men giving me a piercing gaze. "Your name and the monologue you will be performing." She asked. I cleared my throat. "Maricel, and I will be reciting a monologue from the drama Marisol by Jose Rivera.” I stated. The woman tilted her head. "Interesting choice. Maricel as Marisol. Began whenever you are ready." Her gray eyes burrowed into mine. The two men sat silent and cross their arms. As I delivered the monologue I lost sight of where I was thinking of how both she and I questioned the conditions of the world around us. My concept of God was rigid. The thought of him being a father held no promise considering my own abandoned me. Marisol and I

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