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How to write a blog post – C1 English writing

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Complete the blog post with the words and expressions in the box. Use each option once.

From Stage Fright to Spotlight

1: you're standing behind a theatre curtain, trying to remember your first line while an audience waits on the other side. That was me last month, moments before my first performance with a community theatre group. 2 when my friend Lena persuaded me to attend a supposedly relaxed Saturday workshop.

The first thing that 3 was how welcoming everyone was. I 4, I had expected the experienced actors to ignore me, but the director made even the warm-up exercises enjoyable. By the end of the workshop, I had agreed to play a small but important role in the group's next production. The 5 came when I had to perform without a script. The first rehearsal was 6 relaxing: my mind went completely blank, and I also discovered that I would have to sing.

7, the final week changed everything. As we rehearsed, I stopped worrying about making mistakes and started paying attention to the other actors. To 8, performing became exciting rather than terrifying. When the audience laughed at my first joke, I knew all those uncomfortable rehearsals had been worthwhile.

Would I do it again? Absolutely. One thing to 9 is that community theatre requires time, patience and a willingness to look foolish. However, it also builds confidence and introduces you to people you might never otherwise meet. If you ever 10 to join a local production, go for it. The stage may be far less frightening than it looks.