I have spent the last decade working with kids in musical theater. I’ve watched them grow not just as artists but as thoughtful, passionate young people.

 

And it just doesn’t feel right to stop. Again and again, they’ve asked for more. More chances to perform, to push themselves, to stay connected to this work while they’re still in high school and beyond.

 

It’s a space for continued growth, for transformation and truth, and I hope the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the arts. Whether or not they choose this as a career, I want them to carry that connection with them always.