12.When I agreed to stage-manage my school's production of Guys and Dolls,I had no idea of (71)what a stage manager actually did.Still,I (72)decided(decide) that it would be a(n)(73)interesting(interest)experience,and a way to get involved with theater.Besides,if there was already a director and some technicians to build the sets and run lights,how much could there be (74)left(leave)for a stage manager to do?I figured that I would spend a lot of time (75)on rehearsals(彩排)and scripts(劇本).
I was discouraged by the first rehearsal.I discovered that it was my (76)responsibility(responsible) to make sure that all of the cast actors were present,had scripts,and gave (77)me(I) their schedules before leaving the room.It was not an easy thing.I found that it was impossible(78)to get(get) all twenty-five cast members together for a group scene,since actors kept (79)calling(call)me with emergency appointments,and last-minute family gatherings.
Finally,it was the opening night.I sat to the side of the stage,(80)with my script open on a music stand in front of me.The lights came up,the show began,and I knew that it had all been worthwhile.