Five years ago, almost by chance, my son auditioned for a musical at Seed School of the Arts. That…read moreone audition became the beginning of a journey we never expected. It was here that he discovered his love for musical theater, and more importantly, met wonderful teachers and mentors like Mr. C and Principal Tong.
Looking back after five years, I can truly say that Seed has played a very important part in his growth.
What makes Seed special to me is that musical theater here is not simply taught in a classroom. The children learn by actually creating and performing show after show--rehearsing week after week, working with a cast, taking on different characters, and gradually learning how to sing, act, perform, communicate, and become more confident on stage.
Writing this review today, I was actually surprised when I started thinking about how many productions he has already been part of. He began with a very small ensemble role in Desperate Princesses, then moved on to Showdown, a larger supporting role in Fairy Tale Network, and eventually a leading role in Little Shop of Horrors. Last year, with the training and support he received from Seed, he competed at MTCA and won first place nationally in monologue.
When I look back at that little boy who walked into his first audition five years ago and compare him with the performer he is today, I feel incredibly grateful. None of these steps happened overnight. They came from years of rehearsals, performances, encouragement, opportunities, and teachers who believed in him and gave him room to grow.
I have so many photos and memories from these past five years that it is impossible to share them all here. As a parent, I am simply very thankful that we happened to find Seed when we did.
If your child loves singing, dancing, acting, or is simply curious about being on stage, I would highly recommend giving Seed a try. For our family, that first audition opened a door we never imagined, and we will always be grateful for where it has led.
