At the beginning of this year, I joined an organization called the CAT Youth Theatre. Up until that point, I have had very little luck in fitting in such a new environment, after moving to New York City from south Florida. CAT gave me friends that I will know for the rest of my life, and I will always appreciate that.
The value of what CAT does cannot be overstated. Even if you aren’t typically involved in theatre, the playbuilding activities used by CAT to write/act in it helps people from all walks of life to come out of their shells, get to truly connect with one another. It’s been a very formative experience for me, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
This all culminated in Walls, an original show devised by the company. It has been a long couple of months filled with rehearsals, but it all paid off in the end. Thank you to all the directors, especially Helen. You do incredible work for young people, and that is not lost on me.