It is incredible to imagine that it has been over a month since I travelled to BC and left my many friends and family back in Ontario. Although Katimavik has been such a unique and incredible experience to date, I cannot deny the fact that I miss everyone terribly in London. Going on Katimavik would not have been nearly as hard if I did not get the privilege to work with some of the most talented people in the city this past summer. I got to spend time with fun, caring and charismatic theatre kids when I took part in my fourth and last High School Project Grease at the Grand Theatre.
Never in my life did I feel so motivated, included and most importantly happy. Everybody in the cast and crew brought something special our group and added to our chemistry on and off stage. The eleven week process went by way too quickly and I wish I could have stayed in that utopia forever. The Grand Theatre was like a second home to me, a sort a refuge where I could become myself and always feel welcome. The Grand Theatre will forever be a part of who I am.
I left London three days after our show ended and although many thought it was too soon, I left on a high point and felt ready to take on an entirely new challenge. I do not want to sound cheesy but Katimavik is like a roller coaster, there are so many emotions swirling around the house and the atmosphere can change in an instant. Katimavik is helping me grow as a team member and as an individual. I love that Katimavik is showing me how I can include my musical talents in my daily life, from performing at my local church and the Cozy Corner to starting a Glee Club at the seniors facility. Theatre is a huge part of my life but I have been unsure of whether to pursue it later in life. Hopefully I can gain a better perspective through Katimavik. I am in a good place right now, surrounded by great people (even if they are not theatre people) and my positive outlook on life is only growing here in Northern BC. Leaving London has made me realize how sweet a life was, from my friends at school, work and of course the theatre. My life almost feels surreal to me right now and I have never been so excited to just live.
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What do you mean you are no longer surrounded my theatre people? ALL of us have sat in a theatre at some point.
ReplyDeleteJordan, your blog is a great read! You've got literary flair, kid! It sounds like you're having a pretty great time, and it's good to know you're keeping things musical. I'd love to be doing what you're doing. I know everyone misses you dearly, but it sounds so worth it! Hope all continues to go smoothly and you keep writing this stuff. Lots of love, champ!
ReplyDeleteImogen
(Oh, and my mom says hi.)
Hey doll, thanks for the laughs. I really want to hear the story about why you have a dingy in your living room.... Keep on having fun and working hard; I'm glad you're having such a wonderful experience. (Even though you had to miss Cherry Pie Cabaret - though, frankly, you didn't miss much....) Your leaving London has made me realise how much I don't want to be here. :P Keep enjoying your life, and don't worry, we all miss you something crazy!
ReplyDeleteLove neverending, as you know.
Audra
Yeah, my parents say hi, too, as does Mrs. Bereznick, Mr. Chabot, Ms. Kendell, and all those other adults that you managed to charm....)