Peggy Finds the Theatre

"Peggy Finds the Theatre" by Virginia Hughes is a narrative about a young woman's drive to chase her ambitions in the acting profession. The story begins with Peggy Lane's emotional request to her parents, hoping they will allow her to study acting in New York. While her mom and dad worry, Peggy passionately explains why she needs to start right away. They eventually agree but make her promise to have a backup plan so that she is safe. The setting is in her hometown of Rockport, capturing the mixed feelings she has about leaving it behind. She has hopes and fears about diving into the theater world, beginning an unknown part of her adult life.