The time is now. I am back stage pacing back and forth trying not to panic. I am wearing tan khakis, with a blue buttoned up shirt with a light gray cardigan around my neck, I was dressed as Warner from Legally Blonde. This adrenaline inside me is taking over, everyone is telling me that I am going to do well, but deep down I am trying not to vomit from being so nervous. Lights fade out. It is my time to shine. In the midst of this darkness, I walked over to the old fashioned metal high stools that stood center stage while my fellow actress awaited my arrival. We grab hands, look at each other and the lights rise up on the both of us. The music kicked in. This is what I dreamt of, this is what I worked for, but also what completely scared me.
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On a continual basis, I was bullied, being told I was worthless and that I did not belong. On a couple of occurrences I was beat and once I even got chocked until I blacked out. I was living in this world of hell and my only solace was forgetting who I was. The feeling of being able to leave behind the world for a temporary period of time to become someone else was and is always going to be the best feeling I ever felt in my life. The drama program molded me into who I am today and without that I think that I would be here today. As I was growing up I was judged my whole life whether it was through shows or just everyday normal life. Judgement is a part of life, no matter where you are, who you are, or what career path you choose, you will always be judged. After officially deciding on going into musical theatre, I let my parents know. My mother, who was always accepting of my decisions, told me to follow my dreams. My father, on the other hand, did not have the same response. He would persistently tell me he would be wasting his time and money with my education. To think that my dad is not even supportive of my dreams upset me because he thinks that I am not going to succeed. Even though this is upsetting it really is inspiring me to show him and everyone else that thinks that I am not going to succeed
On a continual basis, I was bullied, being told I was worthless and that I did not belong. On a couple of occurrences I was beat and once I even got chocked until I blacked out. I was living in this world of hell and my only solace was forgetting who I was. The feeling of being able to leave behind the world for a temporary period of time to become someone else was and is always going to be the best feeling I ever felt in my life. The drama program molded me into who I am today and without that I think that I would be here today. As I was growing up I was judged my whole life whether it was through shows or just everyday normal life. Judgement is a part of life, no matter where you are, who you are, or what career path you choose, you will always be judged. After officially deciding on going into musical theatre, I let my parents know. My mother, who was always accepting of my decisions, told me to follow my dreams. My father, on the other hand, did not have the same response. He would persistently tell me he would be wasting his time and money with my education. To think that my dad is not even supportive of my dreams upset me because he thinks that I am not going to succeed. Even though this is upsetting it really is inspiring me to show him and everyone else that thinks that I am not going to succeed