Hi. I'm Moriah, and I have been with NEYT for six years now. I moved to Brattleboro in the summer before sixth grade, and auditioned for my first show that January. From then on, NEYT has been a huge part of my life. This incredible place has provided me with invaluable training in the theater arts. I have studied Shakespeare, scene work, monologues, dance, singing and improv comedy. I have also had the opportunity to stage manage, costume, teach classes and co-direct plays. We are all treated as professionals here, and I feel that I have been so prepared for the further study and performance of acting that I wish to pursue. But am also so grateful for the other skills NEYT has gifted me with. Through the work of countless productions and classes, I have not only learned such life skills as time management and organization, but also gained a deeper understanding of empathy, collaboration, patience, listening, bravery and honesty. I simply cannot express to you how much of a family we are. There is something so amazing about working so intensely on the simple task of telling a story. Everyone here is so passionate, from the directors and office staff, to alumni and little fifth graders who have only just discovered this place. My fellow actors and I have all taken so many journeys together throughout childhood and into our high school years as we continue to push ourselves and grow. I am so connected to everyone I work with here. They are my dearest friends and family. As a child, I longed for a place were I could feel challenged, supported, and accepted while pursuing what I love most. A place where people have dance offs, sit in corners wearing wigs and pretending to have tea-parties, make up "authentic" norwegian songs and folk dances, and frequently engage in 15 minute jam sessions. With NEYT I have filled this tall order, and found so much more. I know that it will be an important part of my life for many, many years to come.