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Ryan Fox |
Term Joined: Spring 2009
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My younger brother had been in Stage2 many years before I joined, and I somehow managed to resist his desperate pleas for me to join. You see, I was incredibly nervous before Stage2, and my brother knew it would help me – but I couldn’t bring myself to enter such a large group of young people. Not joining earlier is now probably the only regret in my life. When I finally joined the company (after a dare by Liz Light herself!), Stage2 totally changed me as a person. Everyone is so friendly, supportive, and caring – and provide such a safe and secure environment, both practically and emotionally. I flourished in the company, becoming more confident, open and just generally more happy. I have so many friends from Stage2, and I feel I can talk to anyone and really be myself – a truly liberating feeling! With my newfound confidence, I launched straight into a chorus part of ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’, where I learnt that I actually have a love of acting, and that Shakespeare really isn’t that bad! In my second term, I entered the ‘Tales from the Classics’, and ‘Introduction to Shakespeare’ workshops, both were informative and incredibly enjoyable. My new interest in Shakespeare – developed further by the workshop, led me to audition for a part in ‘Twelfth Night’, and I gained a small cast part – my first! I also did a Grade 4 Group LAMDA exam performing ‘The Tempest’ – yet more Shakespeare! I now very much enjoy acting, but for me the most important part of Stage2 is the incredible people who make up the company. I hope that through being a Mentor I can help other people enjoy the company, and benefit from it as much as I have. I owe so much to all these incredible people, and now want to give something back. It is certainly clear that my journey in Stage2 is only just beginning..! |
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