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Everyone has a place they call home, and for me, that is the theater. Whether I'm performing or watching, I always feel like I belong there and I love it. There's almost always amazing music, but even without the music, there is always preparations for, or performances of great shows. With something happening almost all the time, there's always a way for me to get involved and to enjoy it.

There's something to be said about the people there, too. Everyone has a great attitude because they all have one common goal, which is to put on a great show. During the process of rehearsals for shows, these people also become a sort of second family. We become very

close, we laugh at each other, and we work hard to put together the best show we can.

Performing is a passion of mine, and I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t. It doesn’t matter if I’m singing, dancing, or acting. I just love being in the theater entertaining people. I’m happy when I'm there, because I can do something funny, and people don’t care, because they expect it. They just want a good show that I know I can give.

Even just watching a show is like watching a movie at home to me. Many of the shows I go to see involve many people I know from other shows, and it’s always fun to go watch them in another role. At other theaters where I don’t really know the cast, I still see a great performance and I’m in an environment that I love surrounded by amazing music and acting.

Theaters, no matter what they’re showing, always seem like a awesome place to me. Between the people and the music, I can always feel at peace and relaxed. There is always the imminent end of the show, striking of the set, and departure of friends, but the great fun we have along the way makes up for it. Plus there’s always a chance to come back again next year, and start the process over again.

LS