Renaissance Man in Training

jennybennyboo:

Hairspray 2012 here we come!

Walking into the hallway this morning, I kept telling myself that I was only a sophomore/had four other shows to audition for/did my best in the audition room/ and that everything happens for a reason. Holding the hands of my equally nervous friends gave me the bit of comfort I needed to get through the time before the cast list was posted. I prayed all night and all morning for my beautiful friends who deserved to be in the show and said a few extra prayers for myself, hoping that, if by some beautiful miracle, I would be lucky enough to work with a group of inspiring and brilliant artists for my second semester of sophomore year. 

The cast list went up and I eagerly searched for my name. There it was, in black and white, right in the middle of a list of 46 other TALENTED actors, singers, and dancers. Immediately, tears streamed down my face. I have never been so honored to be considered good enough to be a part of this ensemble of performers. 

Thank you to everyone who believed in me and never let me feel like a failure. I owe you everything and am forever grateful for your words of wisdom, confidence boosts, and far too sweet compliments. You know who you are. Thank you so much. 

 This show is going to be SO “afrotastic!” I can’t wait to start this life changing experience! 

I am so blessed to be a part of this too. GAH YAY! WOO!