This show was one of the biggest moments when I realized performing as an actor was meant for me. I was about 10 years old when I played Molly in Annie, one of the orphans. Molly is cheeky, a little stubborn, but she also carries so much heart. I had so much fun with the character and performing with the other kids in the play. Sharing the stage, singing together, and hearing the audience respond made the whole experience magical. It was the first time I felt that spark of belonging on stage, and it never really left me.

A few years later, I was cast as Gavroche in Les Misérables with Ptarmigan Ptheatrics, and that spark grew into something deeper. Gavroche is bold, defiant, and full of fire, with playful moments that balance out the weight of his story. Taking on a role that carried solos, humour, and even a heartbreaking death scene pushed me further as a performer and gave me the chance to explore a wide range of emotions. The director thought of me for the role and encouraged me to audition, which gave me confidence I’ll always be grateful for. Looking back, both Annie and Les Misérables shaped my early years in theatre, reminding me that stories can be both joyful and deeply moving—and that being part of them is where I feel most at home.