August 3rd, 2007

OK!!!! so tonight was cast b first show as most of yall know! tonight was the single most amazing and emotional night of my entire life. Before the show, our staff got us pumped full of energy and made us let out the emotions that were building inside of us for the past 4 weeks.

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Everything seemed to explode on stage with every clap and shout and stomp. i was there on stage with my entire family doing what 4 weeks ago we all thought to be impossible. i was sweating and crying with some of the most important people in my life. I don’t cry much at all, but tonight was the time to let my feelings free as if i had caged them long enough. the joy of tonight and the sweat we had all poured into this night came rushing out of me onto my already sweat soaked face. I love every single one of my cast mates, they are my brothers and sisters.

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We have conquered diversity, we have overcome inabilities, we have settled disputes, and we have learned that through each other we have strength, we have understanding, and we have love. I learned more about myself tonight then i ever have. i can dance, i can sing, i can feel, I can cry, I can love, I can grow close to 60 people that i never knew 4 weeks ago, and now that all of this has happened to us, we can now call ourselves UPPIES!

I love you all, tonight was the best night of my life!

Josh, USA

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