Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece by Patricia Polacco (9780399160950)

Description - Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece by Patricia Polacco

Trisha loves reading and writing, but public speaking terrifies her. When an English teacher suggests that she join Mr. Wayne's drama class, she's terrified. She might have to go on stage! But Mr. Wayne finds a backstage role for her, painting scenery, while the cast rehearses. No one realizes she has begun to memorize everyone's lines as she paints, until the lead actress moves away, with no warning, days before the play is to open. Maybe it can't open now! No one knows the part! But then a cast member blurts out- Trisha knows all of the lines, including the lead actress's! When she tries to speak in front of the cast, though, nothing comes out. Mr. Wayne won't let her give up, and with incredibly kind coaching and a supportive cast, Trisha finally walks on stage. In front of a whole audience! Numb at first, she begins to speak, finally speaking her lines perfectly. More than the play Mr. Wayne has been writing, Trisha becomes one of his true masterpieces, a student who stands up to her fear.

In this inspiring true story, beloved artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. A wonderful companion to Thank You, Mr. Falker and The Art of Miss Chew, it celebrates the lifelong impact of a great teacher.

Speaking in front of an audience terrifies Trisha. Ending up in Mr. Wayne's drama class is the last thing she wants! But Mr. Wayne gives her a backstage role painting scenery for the winter play. As she paints, she listens to the cast rehearse, memorizing their lines without even realizing it. Then, days before opening night, the lead actress suddenly moves away, and Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Will the play have to be canceled? It won't be an easy road-when Trisha tries to recite the lines in front of the cast, nothing comes out! But Mr. Wayne won't let her give up, and with his coaching, Trisha is able to become one of his true masterpieces.

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