CHASING DREAMS

My second born has always had a dramatic streak.

You may not recognize it if you don't know her, but from very early on it was evident. 

In fact, we joined our fine arts co-op originally just to get a theater program!

Well, as the end of high school loomed, she decided to try out for the Sight & Sound Conservatory. It was basically a year long application process.  An application and essay had to be submitted and approved first.  She made the cut and so the next step was actually auditioning.

Applicants had to prepare two songs and a monologue in addition to learning a dance that was taught on sight.  They had individual interviews lined up as well.  

April rolled around and we made arrangements to head out into PA for the audition.

We drove out on Friday afternoon after co-op, checked into our hotel, grabbed dinner and turned in for the night.

Almost there!

Saturday morning we had breakfast and puttered for a bit.

I think we had to be at the location for 12pm or something like that.

Bean was the very first one in her group called up for her audition.

The whole process, from arrival to departure, was probably about 2 hours.

We had ordered some lunch/dinner to go and headed home.

She had a lot of fun and gained some insight into the process.

Then the wait was on.  

We found out at the end of April that she did not make the cut for this 25/26 year.

While we all were disappointed, we trust the Lord's plan for her future.

By the way, I didn't mention that the conservatory only accepts around 10 students per year, so it is very competitive and it is the only one in the country!  There were applicants from all around the country there that day!

She is determined to apply again once the time rolls around and in the meantime work towards this goal.

We're proud of you, Beanie!  It took a lot of courage to put yourself out there.

Keep this in your prayers!