I was about ten when I played Molly in Annie. She was cheeky, determined and full of heart. I had so much fun singing with the other kids and hearing the audience respond. I felt like I belonged on that stage.
A few years later, I played Gavroche in Les Misérables with Ptarmigan Ptheatrics in Yellowknife. The director remembered me as Molly and encouraged me to audition. That little bit of belief gave me so much confidence.
Gavroche was bold and playful, with a story that asked a lot of me. His solos and emotional scenes helped me discover how much I could bring to a character.
Both roles are still close to my heart. They gave me joy, friendship and the feeling that this was something I wanted to keep doing.