As anyone does, when I was cast as a lead in a show this year, I immediately stopped everything to write my acceptance speech to my obviously-coming awards.  I expected at least three, and could only scrap up enough inspiration for two.  Worried, I began my search again recently.

Well, as luck would have it, I found my inspiration on the radio.

I was looking for something that would embody who I am, as a person, and how much support I’ve felt in the past year.  I’ve made some AMAZING friends, I’ve lost some people I once thought to be friends, and I’ve learned a lot about people and theatre in general.  It’s hard to find a song that captures the love, joy, loss, and strength that I’ve come to find this past year, but I have.

And to make things more convenient, it’s in meter, which I’m really not good at doing.

So, in short, to thank all of those who have stood behind me when I needed to fall back, who have tripped me when I needed to appreciate grace, who have laughed at me when I needed humility, and laughed with me when I needed humor, I say:

I’d also like to thank the Academy.