Back in September I had no idea how much this year would impact me. It has taught me more than I could even put into words. It has brought me friendships, made relationships I had stronger and it has given me connections I never thought I’d have. It has made me fall in love with acting all over again and made me realize that if I put my mind to it, I can really do anything. This project brought me so much joy. Being able to build something ground up with such knowledgeable, talented and creative individuals was so special. I have learned so much from each of them that I am walking away from this show a better creator and person. I genuinely couldn’t have imagined a better team to work on this with. When I was in first year I didn’t even know what devised theatre was. But I took the leap and decided that I would give it a try and I can’t explain how grateful I am for that. This program and all of the little stepping stones that led me to this final project have changed my life. To our Little Kids- we couldn’t have done this without you. Our success is because of you. I hope that you are taking something away from this project like I am. Even if it’s just as simple as more experience in a theatre. I am so grateful I got to work on this with all of you, and I can’t wait to see what your futures hold.
To my fellow Big Kids- Thank you. Thank you for letting me go on this journey with you. Thank you for listening to my silly crazy ideas and bouncing off of them. Thank you for trusting me in this project and seeing where the process took us. I love all of you. I’m so grateful to have worked with such incredible artists and I’m so thankful we are walking away with stronger friendships.
I couldn’t have imagined leaving this program with such an incredible show. I will be forever grateful to this piece, to this class and to all the people that made dt fest 2025 possible. And to finish off this huge reflection.
This Game is over, would you like to start again?
I lost my best friend of almost 13 years, a week ago. Cedar was the best dog we could’ve ever asked for. I’m grateful I got the chance to re create this photo of my grade eight grad night, in my prom dress. Hopefully one day in the (far) future we will be by each other’s sides again.
My mind still talks to you, my heart still looks for you, my soul knows your at peace and now my angel looking out for me has paws. ❤️
