I have never been so embarrassed in my life! Well, here's how it all started. I had landed the lead in the school's production of "Sleeping Beauty". I was so proud. The cast had been rehearsing for two months and we were more than pumped and ready to get onstage and perform it! Finally, it was opening night. Our hands were sweaty and we shook with anticipation and nervousness. As the lights dimmed and the audience hushed, we took our places behind the curtain. We were off to a great start. I even managed to hit the high F on my solo! My big scene had come, I was going to get to kiss Rick, the handsome prince! I was wearing a beautiful, white lace gown with sequin trim. The wedding chorale music began to play and we turned to do the kiss. I smiled and predicted a loud and cheery applause. Instead, the audience burst out into laughter! Bewildered and confused, Rick whispered into my ear, "let's just hurry and finish the show". With hardy laughter still echoing throughout the audience, the curtain went down and I ran off the stage, about to burst into tears. I quickly ran into the dressing room and took off my costume. I gathered my bags and sneaked out the back door, hoping not to get noticed. As I walked towards my dad's car, I tried to figure out what had caused the sudden outburst from the audience. I was suddenly distracted when I heard snickering coming from two boys walking down the sidewalk about twenty feet from me. I tried to ignore them and look innocent when I heard the first boy point and say, "There, that's the girl who peed onstage!" and ran off chuckling. Confused, I ran inside to the dressing room and grabbed my dress from the rack. I turned it slowly to the backside and noticed a very obvious large yellow stain. I know it seems kind of gross, but I wasn't sure what it was, so naturally, I cautiously smelled it! Relieved, but still upset, I realized that it was Mountain Dew! I looked around the dressing room and saw, right next to my chair, a plastic cup, tipped over sideways, still dripping the curious yellow liquid. I walked out of the dressing room with my head bent over, cheeks beet red. The next day I faced everyone's laughter and insults. Unfortunately, to this day I am known as "Peeing Beauty". That was also my last experience with theater.

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