So guys, I will not take this time to apologize for my absence or anything cause I think there's no point of it... but I wanted to share with you something... recently, a friend in theatre asked me why I waste my time with 'amatuer' productions, and this surprised me as it came from him. I thought of all people he would understand. But apparently not. He told me, you spend so much time and effort up to a year and it all boils down to two, three performances. Was, or will, the THREE HUNDRED SIX HUNDRED AND FIVE(and .242199 if we are being technical) days be WORTH it?
With NO DOUBT, and no hesitation, I will say.......YES. MOST DEFINITELY. ABSOLUTELY. POSITIVELY. INDUBITABLY.. (okay so I cheated and took that from thesauras.com big whoop.)
WHY?
Don't you see what we have gained over these meagre ONE-day-a-week rehearsals? FRIENDSHIP. EXPERIENCE.ADVICES.BROTHERHOOD.SISTERHOOD. ALL THE POSSIBLE POSITIVE OUTCOMES YOU COULD LOOK FOR IN THE WORLD. So what that I have to sacrifice my beauty sleep every Saturdays? So what if I have to let go of my family time on Saturdays. So what if I have to travel for up to an hour to get to the CC?
NOTHING is compared to what I get on these Saturdays. My pseudo family. My confidant. My stress-relievers. The reason I SMILE every Saturday, no matter how bad my week is, AFT is my cure, my medicine. And if YOU deny it has the same effect on you, your are in delusion. The sweat and tears are so worth it for all that AFT provides me with. A platform. For all the talent. No matter what you are. We help each other. Cause that is what AFT is about. Not ALL F**KED-UP TEENS. BUT AWESOME FUN TALENTS. We do this not for name, fame, wealth... BUT CAUSE WE LOVE ART. WE HAVE PASSION. WE HAVE TALENT. and most importantly... WE ARE FAMILY.
I can say I am proud of AFT ever since Cinderella Revamped. So much has change. So many have grown. I've been doing this without familial support. And with those doubts from peers. But YET I do it. And here's why.
SAMEER
Bro, you beat the odds and never fail to amaze me with how much talent you have man. You're so much younger than me but Seriously, I look up to you. Your raw talent and passion, has not died since the first day of Cinderella. And you have grown so much as an actor I am truly proud that AFT exists to allow you to share your talent. You're like the epitome of an underdog, but I think now, you ARE it. Not an underdog, not a chameleon. You are just IT.
The DARLINGS
Kanitha, you are awesome lady, I love it when we have a scene together. Henry, you make a good chinese half brother.hahaha. AND SEAN. Where do I begin? We often overlook the fact that there's someone within us who is so young, and I think we take him for granted. He is so young yet he has shown he is more than capable, he is more than just a cute boy, he is an ACTOR. Props to you my young padawan.
CHERYL
Your dedication is SO much appreciated you make me feel passionate about acting again. Your efforts to help and advice are examplary and AFT is so much live-lier with the schizo short girl running around no matter how tired or down you are, it never shows. You INSPIRE me, Tinkie. ;)
LOST BOYS
WOW. No matter what people say or what you think, you guys are awesome. Young, inexperienced and new, you have never failed to prove yourselves. You each have a voice and I can, WE hear you. I know sometimes you feel disregarded due to your age, but Each and everyone of you are special and I hope to see you guys continuing to grow, and inspire others your age. Go the extra mile. I promise you, it will be worth it.
IDHAM & KC
Masters of comedy. PERIOD. Keep the laughter coming bros. ;)
SMEE & PIRATES
The chemistry you have among others can't even be explained. It's weird. A year ago, you all were strangers. But now? Your comic timings are awesome and the dynamics you provide for Hook is more than enough to bring him out. I'm afraid to say this, but you guys will definitely steal his limelight. FOR SURE. Hook WHO? hahaha.
MERMAIDS
It is like watching MEAN GIRLS all over again. Three gorgeous ladies. Multi-talented. Need I say more?
KANAGESH
It's been a rough year for you sweetie, but we hope we have been there for you as a family, and we hope to see your gorgeous smile. You never fail to impress me with your lovely voice and how you bring yourself about- with confidence a woman should have.
Lastly...
NAATHAN
The sacrifices and dedication you have made will never equate to ours, but we hope to be there, on stage, and make you proud when the time comes. We will bring our A game on stage and we want you to watch and go 'I directed them' with pride. I want to thank you for giving us the opportunities Peter Pan has provided us with.
So guys, are you in it with me? Will we stand as one, proudly, at the end of it all and show the world what we are made of? show them that we are TEENS with TALENTS? Show them that we are....
PETER PAN: REVAMPED.
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