Well, the time has finally arrived. I made it to NYC! I have to admit, I am a bit surprised. I never actually believed this day would come. And if I'm being honest, it has not fully hit me yet.
Ever since I was a little girl all the way up through high school, I would tell everyone that I was going to move to NYC and be an actor. However, when college came and went, I wasn't so sure. I never considered how much effort it would take, how much funds I needed. However, I pushed through. My mom inspired me. My grandparents gave me support. Mt friends cradled me and helped me through the worst of it.
And now I'm here.
It is truly crazy to think about! I worked my butt off for the past year prepping myself. I worked sometimes without a day off for months knowing that I needed to save as much as I could. And I also invested in myself by doing artistic projects I was excited for. I music directed at my alma mater Cleveland State University for Ancestra and Aliens, their 2024 spring shows. I choreographed 4 shows and made my directoral debut at Orange City Schools. I worked as a touring improv artist/cast member for Barberton Magical Theatre Co. doing theater for little ones, all on top of my social media work. I even made my acting debut in Chicago with Marie Curie Horror Story alongside my mentor and friend. My, it was tough. Lots of stress and tears and nights where I would get home at 10pm to work at 6am the next day. But boy was it fun.
Sometimes, I find that myself is my own worst critic. I always think to myself, "Well, you could do more. You are lazy. You aren't doing enough." But as I sit here on my laptop staring at the cityscape and after submitting my first audition for an off-off Broadway show, I can finally take a breath and say, "I did it." I think that my therapist would be proud.
It's going to take work. It's going to take time. I will have more stress and more tears and more nights where I will get home at 10pm just to work at 6am the next day. But I am doing it for me and the little six year old who belted Defying Gravity in her moms mini-van and got hooked.
Thank you to everyone who pushed me, supported me, and helped me become the person I am today. I am thankful and grateful beyond words can express. I love you all!
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