Get to know me

In what ways do you participate in the arts in Fort Dodge?

I have participated in 9 theatre productions including shows with The Comedia Musical Players, Stage Door Productions, and the Fort Dodge Middle School. I also sing in the FDMS Choir and Honor Choir as well as play percussion with the FDMS 8th grade band. Additionally, I have gotten a chance to help with back stage work including set and costuming alongside my parents in their theatre work.  

What do you most enjoy about music, theatre and/or performing?

I enjoy getting to meet new people because new people create new opportunities. I love getting to share my love for music and theater and making others happy.

What have you learned from being involved in musical productions?

I have learned to become a better singer as well as learned confidence on stage. I have also learned how much work and dedication actually goes into making a show or performing for an audience.

What do you want to be when you are an adult?

I would like to be a professional photographer and continue to do musicals and plays as well.

What is your favorite musical and why?

“Six” is my favorite because I love how it tells the woman’s side of the story of Henry the 8th. They were all strong confident women. I also like the powerful music of this show.

If you could play any part in a musical, who would you play and why?

I would like to play Anna of Cleves from the musical “Six”. She feels like the most confident woman who didn’t need Henry the 8th to validate who she is. I hope to have that type of confidence in life.

Walk us through your typical school day. 

I ride the bus to school and usually take a few moments to visit with friends. Then I go to homeroom, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. I get to end the day with my two favorite classes: band and choir! Depending on the time of year, I may stay late to play sports or participate in musical practice.

What other activities are you involved in?

I have played volleyball in both 7th and 8th with the FDMS, and I am excited to join the FDSH swim team next year.  

If you could meet anyone famous, who would you want to meet and why?

I would like to meet Emma Watson or Evanna Lynch, who played Hermione Granger and Luna Lovgood in the Harry Potter movie series.  They were my favorite characters in the books and the movies because they are fun and silly but also smart and brave.  

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go, who would you take and why?

I would like to visit Europe, specifically, Rome, Paris, and Greece. I would like to visit Rome and Paris for their architecture and Greece because I have always been fascinated by Greek Mythology. I would take my friend, Lauren, with me because even though I have only known her for a few years, we have become very close and always have a great time together.