Upon the decision of the home school group to affiliate with a local community theater, we selected a theater situated within our town. We received an invitation to audition for a production of "Oliver." During the audition, I observed my son perform for the first time, an experience that elicited surprise among us when he was cast as a member of Fagin's gang, with a secondary role as the Artful Dodger. Following my initial attendance at the performance, I developed a profound appreciation for the theater, leading me to attend all three performances each weekend over the course of the subsequent four years.

I rapidly discovered my appreciation for being challenged in my artistic endeavors. Furthermore, I found great enjoyment in the performances of individuals on stage. In fact, I derived greater satisfaction from my son's theatrical performances than from observing him engage in sports. My son exhibited considerable talent as an actor.

Upon becoming a member of the theatre group and attending several performances, I felt motivated to audition for a role in the musical *Guys and Dolls*. This production was notably grand in scale. During my audition, I performed “You're Just Too Good to Be True.” Unbeknownst to me at the time, the director was specifically seeking an older male actor to portray the character of Arvide, who sings a song to his granddaughter, Sarah, illustrating the concept of being loved by a man.

As this was my inaugural theatrical production, I found it challenging to engage in dialogues while simultaneously memorizing my lines. Consequently, I made several errors during rehearsals, including the final practice the evening before the premiere. The director expressed concern regarding the possibility of my making a mistake on opening night. However, I successfully delivered my lines flawlessly, and the performance was met with considerable acclaim, resulting in sold-out shows over the course of four consecutive weekends. This experience was immensely enjoyable for me.

The performance profoundly influenced me, as I had been interpreting the Psalms as a mechanism of creation. I found myself experiencing life through the emotional responses of David.