When the lights come up, and the curtains open, I become someone else. Who I am no longer matters. In that moment I escape from being myself. And I like it.

Learning through the eyes of someone else is refreshing. I realize my character’s strengths and weaknesses and study them closely. Sometimes their flaws help me come to terms with my own. I utilize these characters to live my life in a way that will ensure success in the long run.

The genie in “Aladdin” helped me realize selflessness. The Genie grants wishes. He is constantly tending to others’ needs instead of his own. I’ve discovered the power of thinking of others before myself. Pepper from “Annie” showed me the importance of kindness, regardless of others treat you. Pepper can be very mean. The orphan Annie trains Pepper to see, that people will treat you the same way that you treat them. Respecting others the way I wish to be respected is a big part of my mentality. Alice from “Alice in Wonderland” taught me to be a dreamer. Alice enjoys very vivid and imaginative dreams. And she does not fear to live her dreams. I too am not afraid to fight until I have reached my goal. Ado Annie from “Oklahoma!” directed me towards the idea that sometimes in life, I have to say no. Ado Annie has an inability to say no to the boys who try pursuing her. When necessary, I can and will say no.

When the lights go down, the curtains close, and I’m back to myself. Who I am in reality, returns to importance. The moment I step off the stage, I start applying the things my character taught me. And I like it.