A Letter from (and for) the Cast
Before I joined a performing arts program, I did not know who I was.
Before I joined a performing arts program, my heart, mind and soul did not possess a home.
Before I joined a performing arts program, I never believed I obtained the confidence to perform.
Before I joined a performing arts program, I believed art only existed on the walls on museums, between expensive wooden frames, or on ancient canvases. I never thought to consider using my arms, legs, face, or voice as art.
Then, I was crazy enough to sign up for a musical; thus dawning a new journey in my life.
After performing onstage, I discovered who I am.
After performing onstage, I found a home for my heart, mind and soul. More importantly, I found a family in each and every one of you.
After performing onstage, I gained the confidence to walk with my chin up, speak my mind, and lead others.
After performing onstage, I became an essential part of a beautiful masterpiece.
To my fellow cast members, thank you for harmonizing, dancing, laughing, and adventuring with me. Each of you changed my life, in both minute and massive ways. Thank you for staying patient when I did not hit that one dance move, for feeding me during our breaks, and for endlessly encouraging me to push through every long rehearsal.
To my directors, thank you does not even begin to describe how grateful I am for each of you. You recognized potential in me, when I could not always see it myself. You pushed my boundaries way out. You popped my little bubble of comfort and taught me that I am more. Thank you for sacrificing your time for this wild group of “drama kids.”
To my parents, thank you for every day that you support me. Thank you for the many, many, many rides. I know that it drives you a little crazy listening to every song and every scene I practice on repeat for days and weeks until I get them just right. I will never be able to thank you enough for helping me live my dreams every day.
And last but definitely not least…To my seniors, thank you for your guidance and experience on this journey. I will remember you always - each year, as I move up the high school chain, until one day I am the one who is getting on stage in their final high school musical.
Thank you, all of you, for transforming me. Each and every one of you altered my life for the better. For that, I could not write enough thank you letters.
Happy opening – break many legs!
We hope you enjoy the show and Welcome to Dreamland!
