BEYOND THE CURTAINS

HEATHER

TRUE POTENTIAL

Hi everyone, my name is Heather, and I'm excited to share with you how DramaWay Productions has provided me with amazing opportunities over the many years that I have been a part of the organization. I really feel that DramaWay is about breaking boundaries and discovering your true potential.


There are so many ways that DramaWay has impacted my life, it’s hard to know where to start! One important thing has been that at DramaWay there is an expectation that I will participate and learn the skills that the whole group is working on. Because I am included in this entire process and because I feel like a really valuable and important member of the process, this has really shown me the importance of teamwork and building towards a big project in community. I can work on things with others and independently, and that really makes me feel valued for the things that I bring to the table. Instead of the limits that are sometimes placed on me, DramaWay gives me all sorts of expectations and goals that I can stretch and reach towards. I love to live up to the challenge and aim for the stars!

Although I'm not able to participate in person now that I live out of town, I'm still actively involved with DramaWay three times a week. The facilitators and members of the class programs know me so well and they understand how to support me in participating and giving my best effort. Their patience and understanding make me feel valued and included.

DramaWay has helped me develop important communication skills that I use in my everyday life. When I’m out in the community I love to have conversations with people about the fun things I’m doing in my DramaWay classes, and I definitely feel like I have stronger communication skills and feel very confident interacting with others. In DramaWay classes I love to participate, answer questions, make jokes and laugh with my peers and mentors. I am a very musical person, and the DramaWay classes have nurtured these strengths and talents in amazing ways. Sometimes when I’m out in the community and people talk about music, I love to share some of the musical things I am working on in class. I can tell people are impressed!


Through DramaWay, I've also built a strong network of friends who appreciate me for who I am. They support and encourage me, treating me as a valued member of the community. They know my strengths and always encourage me to show these parts of myself to the class and contribute my talents. They also help me to push out of my comfort zone and really see what I am capable of. I know that at DramaWay, I will never feel underappreciated or undervalued. This sense of belonging has been incredibly meaningful to me and has helped me grow as a person.

I'm grateful for the support and encouragement I've received from the DramaWay community, and I look forward to continuing this journey for years to come. Thank you for taking the time to learn about my experience with DramaWay Productions!


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