Team Drowsy

Well friends,

It is done. We've put on our maid and butler and 1920s costumes for the last time and performed the best show in our power for a final audience of adoring fans. Holding hands with all of you before our show on Sunday, I realized something. This truly has been the most influential and meaningful experience that I have had. I'm just sorry it took me until the program was over to figure it out. Each and every one of you have a special place in my heart where you will all stay for the rest of my days. We met as a cast for the first time on our second day of camp and read through the script. At the time, I don't believe that any of us foresaw how tight-knit we would become or that by the end we would all be begging to return. I say a lot of these things at the end of shows. I usually write a note to the cast about the end or how it all made me feel. Never before have I felt so accepted in a group of (with an exception of a few) complete strangers. I didn't know that in a short 5 weeks, these strangers would morph into friends.

This has been one hell of a ride. I came into this program blind. I did not know what to expect, who would be here, what was happening, or anything. I walked into the auditions with a few friends from Seuss and I was off. People can be clique-y. I know from experience that when doing a new summer program, people aren't the most accepting of newcomers. Fortunately for me, this is not just any random camp. Over the weeks, I have come to know and love all of you with my whole heart. I believe that we truly were and are a family, no matter where we live, no matter who we are, no matter our past or present, or future. I am truly honored to have been a part of this cast.

You should all be so proud of our accomplishments. Somehow, we managed to put together a knockout show, learn a'cappella and group pieces, perform individuals and grow as people of the planet as well. I know that I grew. I am more confident, I know myself and others better, and I learned that you don't have to play a principle to be a part of the family.

I wish I could write more. My mind is pulling me in seven different directions and I have all of these things that I want to say, but I do not know how to place them in the form of a blog or email. I shared with you at the end of our run that I was honored and touched to be accepted into such a loving and caring group of people. You are all truly my new family. I wish for you the best of luck and I hope to see you all soon. Know that we are all here for each other as we stumble through life's crazy labrynth ;]

Love,
Brianna