Into the Woods

I wish...
The first and last words of a musical that has changed my life. It's hard to come by a show with a cast as great as the one that I have just finished working with. Most people don't have such an impact on my like this show and cast did. Something about this amazing show with these people just opened me up to a whole new level of amazing. How am I supposed to go back to regular life without seeing these people every day like I've gotten used to? It's hard knowing that now I'm not spending hours working on choreography or running the same scene over and over. It's hard knowing how much I miss doing people's makeup or hair and that I won't be doing it anymore. I will miss singing with you backstage. I will even miss butt tag because let's face it: that game is ridiculous.
The songs and words of Sondheim just gave everyone such a chance to shine. Whether it was a character part like I had or a main role, you took the words on the page and made them your own. I cannot help but laugh at scenes with Jack and the way it was interpreted or feel so sad for the Baker at his loss from the interpretation.You all reached down inside of yourselves and achieved something amazing in the acting aspect. Songs like No More and Hello Little Girl, Moments in the Woods and Agony all have something amazing to them and each was interpreted with such enthusiasm that I cannot wait to go back and watch the musical all over again. 
I've made some absolutely awesome friends because of Into the Woods. I've gotten to know people I honestly cannot imagine not meeting. Some people, I never knew going into the show. Some people I knew for a year or got to know that year prior to the show. Some people changed my life in this show and made me feel better when I was as far down as I could go. Some of your smiles and encouragement got me through the hard times, and some of you just knew how to make me laugh. The friends I've made will not be easily lost.
The show has been my favorite that I've ever done in high school and it will stay that way forever. The costumes, makeup, hair, set, everything,it was amazing. I'm going to miss it ridiculously. So, to my cast, I have a few things that I want you to know and it's all from the heart. I love you all and I am very very pleased to have worked with you and to have been on this incredible Senior year show with you. You all amaze me with your talent. I know that we all had some struggling times, but we got through them, and that's all that matters in the end. The music went so incredibly (pit band, I love you guys). The tech aspect was really really well done (techies, I love you). And mostly, actors: actors and actresses, you all inspire me so much. I can see some of you going to Broadway, and I cannot wait for the day when that becomes a reality. Directors, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me a chance to play such a character. Honestly, cast, I fed off of you all when I was playing Stepmother. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you. I've probably said it before, but I will say it again: I cannot thank you enough for the dedication. It just warms my heart to know that people care about me that much and that I was accepted so well into this theatre department and the show.
When I'm off at college, I will miss you all dearly. I'm going to miss some of my Juniors and Sophomores and Freshmen, and I know that you will make it somehow without us Seniors. Soon, it's your chance to shine. I wish nothing but the best for everyone, and I hope to work with a few of you again before that day of graduation arrives. I love you all.

Note: Literally, I cried while writing this. It may have also been due to the song I was listening to, but I'm going to link it/show it so you can listen. What he's singing about in the song is exactly how I feel about you all. Just, whenever he says Michael Buckley, replace it with your name.
You Should Know--Michael Lombardo