stardom – n. the state of being a very famous performer
introduction – n. the act of making a person known to others or to something
audition – n. a short performance to show the talents of someone who is being considered for a role in a play
conventional – adj. common and ordinary: not unusual
challenge – n. an action, statement, that is against something
ridicule – n. the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way
preconceptions – n. an idea or opinion that someone has before learning about or experiencing something directly
embrace – v. to accept something readily or gladly
alarmed – v. to worry or frighten (someone)