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Debut into the world of theater

Well it's over...
It's funny how this whole theater thing works. You put untold time and effort into building something that lasts such a short time. I remember feeling a little sad as I watched the set being torn down after the last show. There was a mixture of relief at haveing accomplished what I wanted to and at having a few evenings to myself again and sadness at no longer having these people that I have become so accustomed to seeing most days in my life - well not as often anyway. Despite the hardships, the long nights, the drama (not related directly to the play), and the fear around whether or not I would be able to perform or would be one of those people who freak out at the last minute - it was really an amazing experience. I wouldn't have done anything differently. I had to overcome a lot of fear and stand up to criticism that would have sent me off crying in the past. I got to learn about myself - that I'm stronger than I thought I was; that I enjoy performing and love to hear the audience getting in on the joke. That I fit in this wierd, creative, dramatic world and according to some am even something of a natural. Sure I had to work hard but I had so much fun along the way!

Rehearsals have started for my next show. I'm playing a girl named Leslie in a one-act romantic comedy called "The Duplex". It's a different kind of show altogether so I'm looking forward to learning some new things and continuing to develop new skills as an actress. This show is part of a series of short dramas being put on Nov 26th as a dessert theater at the Airdrie Legion by the Nose Creek Players. It's been nice catching up with Kim Cheel who is their new overseer and also meeting new people.


Thanks to all my family and friends for your support and encouragement along the way! A lot of you even took the time and money to come see the show (a few of you twice). I couldn't be more grateful for your friendship. Michelle the flowers you gave me are so beautiful and are still alive! The Harris's and my own family also brought me flowers and so my house smells wonderful! I'm especially grateful to my sister and roommate who spent hours pouring over the script with me so that I could memorize my lines well and feel confident with my role!

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