We don't do Fan Fridays every week any more, but from time to time, a letter from a fan really touches us.
This is from Erin R., an 11th grade student who saw Spring Awakening in Boston. She had to write an essay for school describing what she believes. She has given us permission to share an excerpt from it:
"At the beginning of the school year I put my name down to attend a theater field trip to see the new rock musical Spring Awakening. At the time I had no idea what I signed up for, besides a day off from school. As I entered the Colonial Theater, walked up the million stairs to the balcony seats where I was sitting and took my seat, I remember thinking about the beauty of my surroundings. But the theater itself was nothing compared to what I witnessed on that stage. I was sitting as far away from the stage as humanly possible, and yet I was completely immersed in this new world. I felt more from that show than I have felt from anything I have ever experienced before. I can honestly say that this inspirational piece of art changed me in a way that I can never forget. As the cast bowed on the stage I knew that this was it; this was the one thing in the world that I am meant to do. After the audience left the theater, I was lucky enough to meet the cast as they came out of the stage doors. I met them, and took pictures with them. I realized that they were average people, just like me, who took a chance, and by luck, skill, passion, or some combination of the three, achieved their dreams. On the bus ride home, I felt it deep down in my soul that I needed to have that moment on the stage; I needed to touch people the way that this show touched me.
This newfound drive in me will never end. My passion has been awakened by this inspirational and moving piece of theater. The only thing in life that I want to do is be able to give this feeling of inspiration to one other person, because without this motivation, my life would always be missing something. The need to perform and spread this emotion to others, to spread this sensation, is all that I can do. With this pulse of inspiration, I can change the world, even if it is only one person’s; I can make a difference. I believe in the power of inspiration."
Thank you, Erin! We're so happy that we could inspire you! And we know you will go on to inspire others.
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2 comments:
Wow, that was a really good essay. I can totally relate to that feeling. It reminded me of how I felt when I watched the show in D.C. You just feel like you're in the story, and you forget that you're watching a show. And of course sitting onstage is even more spectacular. Getting goosebumps throughout the entire show is incredible, and being in the middle of all of the action. It's the best feeling in the world.
That was truly beautiful. I really really want to go see this show, but it's not looking hopeful that I'll be able to make it to the closest location (DC) before it leaves. Truly a beautiful essay. Excellent job. :)
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