OLIVIA CUNNINGHAM

My experience in Shattered Silence has been one of reassurance and enlightenment. Upon entering into this group of talented young thespians, I was a little timid towards the idea of opening myself up to those I did not know. I had become accustom to staying to myself, hiding behind my camera as I photographed the groups’ progress. Yet before I knew it, sharing my ideas and opinions no longer seemed like a risky thing to do. This group, in my mind, has become a place where different viewpoints on life are welcomed, not criticized, but expounded on; each person contributing a little more to the larger picture we hope to paint in our audiences mind – We, as people, create our own differences. We all may carry different experiences, yet we all experience the same emotions. We all swim through the actions of our daily life wanting the same things and striving to be the best we can be.