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DIRECTOR'S NOTE

Anne-Marie Chugg​

I have felt so lucky this semester to work with these talented students! My favorite part of the Homeschool program is this final culmination of all of the skills they’ve developed throughout the school year. After 8 months of learning, creativity, and hard work, it’s so fun to be able to take a bit of a backseat role as a director as the students are at a point where they are able to make bold, smart choices in their acting for themselves.

My Kingdom for a Sword is truly a gift to storytelling (thank you Kyle and Porter!) about pursuing your dreams and being able to accomplish anything with hard work, good friends, and even just a seed of bravery. “When you’re by my side, I don’t have to hide, because when I’m with you, I feel brave inside.” This rings really true to me as a woman in theatre. Theatre can sometimes feel like a scary quest to set on— filled with pirates, name-stealing fairies, and nay-sayer blacksmiths! But with the help of those we meet along the way? Anything is possible. Thank you Shelby and Kayeli for trusting me and believing in me. Thank you Landry for always listening and giving the best advice. Thank you so very much to Emily for being my partner in all things Homeschool, for always either bringing my crazy ideas to life or doing one better on them, and for being rock solid and kind. And thank you very much to the students! Their bravery and fearlessness onstage inspires me every day. Thank you for reminding me why I love and cherish this art.