Everyone has some sort of weakness.

Basically small things that stop you from being

successful in your goals, and at most times makes you doubt yourself. For example, my main
weakness I’ve had since I was a little girl, was the fear of setting one foot on stage, or in front of
an audience. To be more specific, I couldn’t act, nor sing, or dance in front of people.
Every time I’m on stage for any theatrical event, I would be paralyzed in terror. My
palms would start to sweat, and my legs would shake nonstop. As for my voice, I couldn’t say
one word, or it would come out shattered almost as if I was crying, but I was actually just
terrified. I had no doubt in my mind that my stage fright would never vanish. That is until the
first day of seventh grade, when I met my first theatre teacher, Mrs. Hirsch.
Mrs. Hirsch had the talent to change someone from a timid little mouse, to Hollywood
star. She quickly made a friendship with basically the whole middle school, and her goals for
students in the beginning of the year were pretty clear when she stated, “I will not allow any of
my students to graduate middle school without reaching their goal. I’m aware that we don’t all
have a talent for acting, but I guarantee each one of you that you will make it to your dream as an
actor or actress, if you listen to me and dedicate yourself in accomplishing that.”
I was super nervous at the time. I remember when the first audition was right at the
corner, and Mrs. Hirsch has already given the whole class weeks of acting lessons, but even so I
still didn’t feel confident enough to be on stage, especially since I didn’t feel like I improved a
lot.
During this time period, I felt really down. I was having doubts if I would ever be able to
get rid of this horrible fear I have of being on stage, especially since I was interested in becoming
an actress one day. I was a really quiet student in my class, and I just didn’t feel up for
auditioning, but Mrs. Hirsch was completely against my decision of just giving up. When I least
expected it, she came to me during class, and had a conversation with me about me auditioning
at least just for fun, and see how it goes. Of course, I kept denying it, but she didn’t stop insisting
until I just answered, “Alright, I'll give it a try.” I practiced nonstop, day and night, until on my
calendar I marked out “Audition Day!!”.
The auditions were before school, and trying my best to look as confident as possible, I
gave my very best, and just prayed that everything went well in God’s will. “You have talent, I
can see it,'' is what Mrs. Hirsch said after my audition. “That timid girl in you, is stopping you
from showing the real actress inside. You can be the next Hollywood star if you decide to.” After
hearing those words, I can’t even explain how much that lifted my spirits up. My confidence
increased in just a few seconds. For once, I thought to myself that maybe it is worth trying to
confront your weaknesses. Even if you end up failing it’s worth the try.
The news of me making the show caused me to jump hysterically up and down in
excitement, and I just couldn’t believe what I accomplished. Rehearsals took place every day
after school, and even though I wasn’t great at acting the first few days, I did see a lot of
improvement as the weeks went by. Mrs. Hirsch was patient with me. She didn’t stress me out
with the show night, and instead encouraged me everyday to be better. If it weren't for her, I
wouldn’t be the crazy talkative person I am now. I’m not afraid to act, sing, or dance. I’m not
concerned about what others think of my talent. All I care about is that, I confronted my fear and
weakness, which led me to become someone better.