This is the stage where Aubrey began her career. At first, she was a black shirt, hauling scenery and props on and off the stage under the cover of a curtain and a darkened house. Being a stage hand is hard work, but Aubrey took great pride in doing grunt work. When the theater company's seamstress left to take on a higher profile job, Aubrey manned the sewing machine through lean times and long hours. She became the person to mend a tear or to craft an authentic Victorian dress for period productions. Aubrey was meticulous with details, which was difficult with the shoestring budget of the company.

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Aubrey began to put her two passions together, creating luxurious looking draperies, tapestries, and throws for the stage. She began to style set pieces which leapt from the stage and eased the actors into their roles. Many became lost in an accent or costume, and Aubrey was happy to make sure the stage was always central to the action.
As her work gained notice by the press, Aubrey's acting was also getting attention within her own ranks. She would often recite lines while designing a new set piece or polishing the stage. The incoming director heard much praise about Aubrey, and when she caught Aubrey bringing much needed life to a secondary character while cleaning up one evening, the director gave her the part! Aubrey had never dreamed of being an actress and initially refused out of concern for the actress who lost the part. But everyone assured her this was also a business and the best performers were needed to make a show a success. Her knowledge of that old stage, the set she helped construct, and the fit of the clothes, made her comfortable in front of the lights she helped to hang.
It turns out Aubrey stole the show despite having no more than a handful of lines. A casting director noticed her skill and cast her as the best friend in an upcoming blockbuster film. The theater company wished her well and she made them promise to keep her spot, but she never had the chance to return as a seamstress or stagehand. However, Aubrey never forgot her beginnings. She now owns the theater, and when she finds the time, she sweeps and polishes the stage as if she never left her first job.

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Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. Not all tiles will be used.
Match the event in the story with the effect it has on the plot.
Aubrey became a great seamstress
and set designer, helping the
theater company to get noticed.
Aubrey still maintains the theater
by cleaning the stage and building
sets as needed.
Aubrey was given an acting part
in a play, which launched her own
successful acting career.
Aubrey made the most out of a
small budget, allowing the theater
company to make more money.
Aubrey was happy to take on the backstage
chores of the theater company.
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Aubrey practiced lines from the plays
as she built sets and sewed costumes
arrowBoth
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Answer 1

To match the events with their effects on the plot, here are the correct pairs:

1. Aubrey became a great seamstress and set designer, helping the theater company to get noticed.

   • Effect: Aubrey's skills contributed to the theater company's reputation, which likely helped attract attention and patrons.

2. Aubrey was given an acting part in a play, which launched her own successful acting career.

   • Effect: This event marks the turning point in Aubrey's career, transitioning her from behind-the-scenes work to a successful acting role.

3. Aubrey still maintains the theater by cleaning the stage and building sets as needed.

   • Effect: This demonstrates her humility and connection to her roots, as she continues to value and engage in the hands-on work that started her journey.

4. Aubrey practiced lines from the plays as she built sets and sewed costumes.

   • Effect: This reflects her dual passion for both stage design and acting, showing how her experiences in one area contributed to her skills in another.

The following pairing seems redundant or less impactful based on the narrative provided:

• Aubrey made the most out of a small budget, allowing the theater company to make more money.
  • While she did indeed work with a small budget, the direct link to making more money isn't explicitly covered in the provided story.

Therefore, the four selected pairs above make the most sense in terms of the story's progression and character development.