When Moritz was a freshman, he joined the school’s drama club in an attempt to overcome his fear of public speaking. Over the course of the next few years, Moritz performed in every play the drama club presented. He also participated in the club’s acting classes, where he learned how to speak loudly and clearly, how to memorize lines, and how to improvise. In his senior year, Moritz landed a big speaking role, which he performed with panache.

What is the theme of the passage?

Celebrity is its own reward.
Persistence pays off.
Beauty wins in the end.
Time heals all wounds.