To Dahlia Lasky – A spiritual architect. Exact and flowing. Businesslike with a soul of myth. Dahlia, you connect timelines—past and future—through the now. You walk through this world with wisdom beyond your years, and your precision has helped steady our ship. Thank you for anchoring this journey.
To Emma Lobzhanidze – The dynamite stick. Fierce and ready. Your presence is magnetic—charged and controlled, radiant and raw. You light up the stage without needing to shout. You are bold, you are power, you are possibility. You are the spark in the dark.
To Oliver Mikkelsen – The wondermaker. The dream logic walker. A poem wrapped in toe socks. Oliver, your joy, your creativity, your whimsy—it’s all magic. You bring softness and sparkle, humor and heart. You are the quiet laugh in the corner that lifts the whole show. Never stop dreaming.
To Amelia Milford – Quiet storm. Professional. Poised. Powerful. You carry electricity in your stillness. Your choices are deliberate, grounded, and brave. Amelia, you are growing into something special. I see you. And what I see is strong, sharp, and just beginning to soar.
To Anna Murgescu – Our center. Our heart. Anna, your kindness is unforgettable. You’re the friend everyone wishes they had. You lift the room with your presence. You are constant, caring, and full of grace. Thank you for being the soul of this ensemble.
To Dylan Thornby – The seeker. The warrior on the hardest path. Dylan, you don’t take shortcuts—you take the long road, the real road, the honest road. You are a quiet force in a loud world. You carry insight in your bones and wisdom in your hands. Your fire will find its way into the world.
To the audience: Thank you for supporting us. To the parents: Thank you for trusting us. To the students of Drama II: Thank you for reminding me why I teach.
Hope Springs isn’t just a play. It’s a leap of faith. And you all—you flew.
With fierce love and endless gratitude,
John Litten
Director, Drama II
