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There Are Worse Things I Could Do:A Journey of Self-Discovery
KAYLEEN GEROWVISUAL NARRATIVE
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In the spring of my Senior year of high school, it was decided that our musical would be Grease. I was thrilled at the idea of performing it because of the strong similarities to my feelings about my last year of high school.
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When the cast list was released, I was delighted to discover I had received the honor of playing Betty Rizzo, the fearless leader of the Pink Ladies and one of the lead roles.
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As we began rehearsals, I found myself struggling to believe that I could live up to the legacy that the character entailed. I was nervous at the idea of failing at such a magnificent role.
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Rehearsal in full swing!
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As the show grew closer, I found myself growing very connected to Rizzo. I discovered how strong she was, and how alike to her I truly felt.
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The full cast in rehearsal outside!
That’s me!
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As we prepared for the first show and got into costume, I was overwhelmed with nerves and anxiety. My fears were quickly alleviated when I stepped onstage and conquered the character with strength and poise.
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I invested everything that I had into making Rizzo as beautiful and resilient as I believed her to be, and put every ounce of my being into each note and line that she spoke, and felt elements of myself intertwining with her.
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During my final performance, I was overcome with sadness and nostalgia. As I went onstage to perform Rizzo’s powerful ballad of heartache and struggle, I felt myself welling up at the thought of leaving this amazing place and these incredible people that had shaped me into a beautiful woman.
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As I belted out her song one last time, I began to feel tears running down my cheeks. Looking up after finishing the song, I saw the audience on their feet. It was one of the most memorable moments of my life, and I came to realize that I had discovered myself through Rizzo’s story.
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Our lovely cast!