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When thirteen-year-old Eli Mercer discovers that the old Rialto Theater in his small town needs young volunteers, he sees an escape from the one thing he fears most: failing in front of other people. He joins anyway. Under the patient direction of Mara Bell, a retired actress with a sharp eye for honesty, Eli learns that theater is not about becoming fearless. It is about stepping into the light while your hands are still shaking. As opening night approaches, friendships are tested, mistakes become public, and Eli must decide whether he would rather protect himself from disappointment or risk discovering what he can become.
When thirteen-year-old Eli Mercer discovers that the old Rialto Theater in his small town needs young volunteers, he sees an escape from the one thing he fears most: failing in front of other people. He joins anyway. Under the patient direction of Mara Bell, a retired actress with a sharp eye for...
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