You Will be Found

There's always a musical you will never forget. For me, Dear Evan Hansen was one of those musicals. 

For one thing, the story is really powerful. The themes are very relatiable, as they deal with very universal themes: love, relansoinships, death, loneliness, and social anxiety. For me, I related with those themes, becuase I have struggled with not having enough friends and being lonely. As a person with a disability, it's really hard to navigate the world, and seeing that musical really helped me realize that we are not alone.

The story centers around an anxious high school student, Evan, who is longing to fit in. He keeps writing letters to himself, trying to build his confidence and make friends. After his friend commits suicide, Evan finds himself in an awkward situation. He decides to start "The Connor Project". It starts to get all this internet fame, and ultimately Evan becomes a social media celebrity.

I think the show sings to you. You feel for this kid immediately, and you want things to turn out well for him and his family. It really touches you in a place where you never thought you were going to be touched.

Our unique story

We're all different.

Different is okay. It's what makes America America. Each person has a unique story they bring to the table. Here in America, we celebrate our diversity. We talk about it, we share our experiences by ways of communication, whether that might be by means of writing, performing in theater, or something else. That's our unique story.

I went to a event yesterday, the people of color shared their experiences about being a different race than everyone else. As I was sitting there, I thinking to myself "Wow. These stories are very good". And I was thinking, it's not just that they shared their stories. Yes they shared their stories, but each person had a different story to share, but still it was the same story. It's just all of them brought their own unique story.

Our stories reflect our experiences. Some experiences might be the same, yet some might be different.   The important thing is that we make sure that every voice is heard. We can come together in so many different ways, and we can lift up our voices in harmony by creating beautiful music.

We have to celebrate our differences. If you think about it, people are not just what they are on the outside. No. You actually have to get to know them to know they’re really special. That's our unique story.

The power of live theatre

Live theatre can really transform lives. The art of visual storytelling; the fact that the auidence can connect to the world you are trying to create on the stage, is truly remarakable; and unlike anything beyond compare!

The way of storytelling in Charlotte's Web at Wheelock Family Theatre last night was just amazing. The way the directors envisoned the show really came to life onstage! I like the way they didn't just tell you what happened, they acted it out onstage. That's the beauty of live theatre. You use all these complex moves and gestures to convey the story you're trying to tell. Not to mention the actor who played Charlotte was unbelievably talented! I don't know how she will keep her skills sharp for a month! I guess a lot a lot of practice!

This theatre really puts on spactaular shows! Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins, and now Charlotte's web are in my memory as being of of the few amazing shows i've seen here. Whereas Billiy Elliot and Mary Poppins were more professionally done, this production was more fun.

The theatre also does a good job in the way they welcome all people, no matter whether they have disabilities, not the same race, etc. I love how they have shows that are ASL interpreted and audio–described. Those kinds of services really help the audience to connect to the world the actors are creating onstage, whatever their challenges may be. It also has the audience really dive deep into the world of imagination, and for young ones, help them foster their creativity.

In conclusion, this theatre, with the quality of it's productions, with not disappoint. Theatre tells a story, and really getting to immerse yourelf in the magic of live theatre, well, there is nothing quite like it. I hope to, someday, be a part of Whelock Family Theatre.

A world from a different perspective

I come from a world from a different perspective. I have a disabillty, and that makes me different. Although, if you think about it, everyone is different in their own right.  It's okay to be different. We celebrate our differences.

I created this artwork entittled, "A world from a different perspective". I created it becuase it really makes you think, and be able to see the world from different people's perspectives.

I didn't really have a vison for what this artwork would become. I was driving along the highway, and there was some grass on a hill with some trees behind it, and I took the picture, having no idea what would become of it. With the help of Instagram's editing features, I came up this picture, and called it "A world from a different perspective".

I'm not socially awkward. I just have trouble making friends.

Some people, when they look at me, might think i'm socially akward. Well, number one, you're wrong. Number two, you just made an assumption about me before you even got to know me.

You might think i'm socially akward on the outside, but no. I am actually a kind hearted person, just if your able to see the forrest beyond the trees. I will be a freind to everyone, so please, san you just gve me a chance??

People don't think anyone is different than anyone else. Please, dont judge me on my walker. Yes, that is a limiting factor, but why does that matter? Just forget that I have a walker. Pretend the walker isn't part of. Me anymore. Wold you still think it was the same person? Would you treat me as any other ordinary kid?

I just want some love. Isn't that what the world is hoping and praying for right now? Ther's so many other things that are going on in the world right now; hate, violence etc. All these things are terrible, that we need be kind to each other. Be kind. Especially to me.

When my disabilliy fails, art speaks

My motto is "When my disabilly fails, art speaks". This motto is very important to me. This message of mine carries me throughout my life. As a person with a disabillty, it's easy to feel rejected. The only way I can think to communicate is by making art. Most of my art is photography, and exploring my creativity.

Graphic design is on of the other way I like to create. You can express yourself with a logo, illiustration, or an animation. I use Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as many other tools to bring my ideas to life. I also like to really enhance and drasticlly edit my photos to bring them to life.

I hope my passion for creativity gets my work shown, and people really see that God has given me a wonderful talent for creating things.