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Personal Essay: A Career In Musical Theatre
I am currently in my fourth year of Musical Theater. I have participated in a total of 13 productions thus far, 6 of which I have had a leading role in. I have also been cast as nI have received numerous awards for my work in this program. Most notably, I won Best Actress in the state of Georgia, Region 8AAAAAA for my work as Rosemary in the show How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. I have also auditioned for and participated in The Schuler Awards opening and closing numbers for two years in a row. This is a televised show honoring excellence in Georgia Theatre educators, programs and students. I have also been cast in opening and closing numbers in Thescon for three years in a row. Thescon is the annual statewide convention for
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