The moment we found out
The moment we found out
The “moment we found out about Delhi” is still probably for me,
and the rest of my class, the most excited any of us have ever
been. I study BA Musical Theatre at the Royal Scottish Academy of
Music and Drama and on this one particular day we were in a class
about creating an online actor’s CV, as interesting as it sounds.
Our head of year then interrupted the class. He asked us to
demonstrate our computer skills by finding where the Commonwealth
Handover Ceremony would take place this year. After a typing frenzy
we came to realise it would be held in Delhi. He then told us we
would all be going to perform at it. Then ensued about 1-2 hours of
screaming, phoning friends and family to tell them, hugging
everyone in sight and some more screaming.
I personally did not know much about the whole event beforehand but
after Cristina briefed my class and the BA Modern Ballet class in a
meeting I very quickly began to realise the size and scale of the
performance we were to put on and more importantly why. It is,
without sounding like a cliché, an honour to be part of an event
like this, representing my country to the rest of the world. To be
chosen to go is such a privilege and I honestly don’t think I’ll
ever have an opportunity like this again in my life. As a result, I
am now on a 24/7 buzz!
At Orientation, for me, it began to actually seem more like a real
project as opposed to this insane trip to the other end of the
World. I can now see the vast scale and the calibre of people
involved. We will be working with people who are literally the best
in the world at what they do. Which is mental! When I saw clips of
the team’s previous work I honestly couldn’t believe I was going to
be part of something so incredible. However, I am now starting to
think seriously what it is we’re going to do. I guess all
will be revealed come Bootcamp. I really have no idea what to
expect...
I am obviously very excited to be part of this project; it really
is a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. The reasons for this are
obvious; I get to represent my country to the rest of the world
doing what I love. I also get to see Delhi. This is particularly
significant to me as my dad went to live in India when he was my
age. He said it was one of the most wonderful things he has ever
done and that one day I have to go and see why. So now I have a
chance to see what he is going on about…
I am thrilled to be a part of this, only downside is that I have to
wait until October to go.