In 2017, when I was 8 years old, I joined my first musical theatre group along with one of my sisters. It was a small, close-knit group, and I was one of only two boys – the other being significantly older than me, which made me feel a tad bit out of place at first. Despite that, I quickly became immersed in the world of theatre. Every Monday evening, we would rehearse for an hour and a half, working hard to prepare for my very first show, The Jungle Book

Performing in that show really sparked something in me, and after participating in a few more productions with the group, I felt ready for a new challenge. I decided to move to a larger, more dynamic theatre group. It was here that I truly discovered my passion for musical theatre. The larger cast, more elaborate productions, and the vibrnt community of like-minded performers drew me in completely. I found a real sense of belonging in this new environment – it was more than just rehearsing for shows, it was about growing together as a team.

Being part of this group has definately been a defining part of my life. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to take on a wide range of roles and performances, each one pushing me further and helping me grow both as a performer and as a person. I've also built up invaluable skills especially my confidence. This group had become my second family, and the joy of creating something magical on stage with such an amazing community is something I'll always carry with me.

Unfortunately, after covid, that group disbanded and was forced to merge with another, younger group as numbers became so low. I stayed on for a few shows, before leaving and auditioning for my school's musical production of "Footloose". Now, I have singing and piano lessons, I'm also a part of my school's Vocal Harmony Group and I am playing Warner Huntington III in my school's 2024 musical production of "Legally Blonde".