Summer Love

Chicago. Before June of this summer all I knew about Chicago was that they make amazing deep dish pizza. And while I was able to explore this well know fact when I visited, I learned that Chicago offers so much more. Amazing theatres, numerous museums, relaxing jazz clubs and friendly people. When I first met my boyfriend Anthony he mentioned that he wanted to visit the Art Institute of Chicago one day to see the paintings of one of his favorite artists, Kandinsky. Little did I know, we would be fulfilling that wish three years later.

While in Chicago I really got a sense of the city and the people in it. Everyday was chock full of exploration and each day I dreaded the day I would have to return home. Don't get me wrong, I love what Troy has to offer, and I know I will miss my friends and family immensely, but something about Chicago felt like home to me. I love the city atmosphere and yet it has the laid back feeling of a hometown.

I spent my whole life living in a small town. I spent the last five years living in Troy, where I went to college. I got my degree in Theatre and I can't imagine doing anything else. I love the creativity involved in theatre and after working on Mirror, Mirror, a show that used devised theatre to explore issues of body image, I realized that I want to use theatre to help young women build their confidence. Theatre gave me confidence and I really want to pass that on when I start a theatre company. I am so excited to start my career in professional theatre and I really feel like Chicago is a great place to start. I've been applying to internships and I've looked into some theatre companies in the area I'm looking to move to.

Everything about my visit made me fall in love with this city. Just thinking about it now I am so excited for all of the opportunities I will have out there.

This blog will document my journey to my future stomping grounds, and the adventures I will embark on once I am out there. I hope you enjoy the ride as much as I will.