In high school, I loved theatre. Even from a young age, I had always longed to be on the stage. When I was younger my aunt was a director for a community theater company and would often direct musicals and I loved performing when I could. However, even if the theater blood metaphorically flowed through my veins, I still had to practice at every opportunity. I auditioned many times and wouldn’t get the role I originally desired. It was crushing, especially since it was something I felt good at. Yet I kept failing. I remember thinking that maybe it wasn’t for me. Maybe I was too shy or I wasn’t a true “theatre kid.” But, I kept going and I made more friends and opened myself up to people. Most importantly, I kept auditioning. Until it happened.
