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2009 Class Quotes and Comments"I loved the Conservatory feeling! I can only
concur it was a life changing experience for me! The totality
of it hasn’t completely resonated but I know the idea for
my future has been completely altered. After having not performed
for ten years, the joy of expression through performing has been
rekindled. You sparked me in a multitude of ways!" "I came to the biggest epiphany of my young life! I’m
going into my senior year of college and have been studying Opera,
with a minor in acting, and haven’t been able to pin point
my frustration with myself and my craft, often even finding myself
forgetting that I love singing, acting and performing and not
being able to rediscover my love for this art; BUT this program
has brought clarity and reassurance to me, and most importantly,
restored CONFIDENCE to myself that I have been lacking and searching
for the past three years. I’ve decided to pursue my one
true passion in life, and stop doing things to “impress”
others and to finally do what’s best for me and forgo my
short, but sweet Opera career to pursue musical theater. It’s
the greatest feeling in the world to be completely sure of yourself.
Thank you all for helping me find my balance in life again, and
not just becoming another aimless wanderer in the performance
world. I wouldn’t be where, or who I am without this experience,
and as cliché as it sounds, this WAS the best thing that
ever happened to me!" "The Cabaret Conference runs deep!!! So many moments, songs,
people, experiences keep running through my mind. I’m still
digesting and receiving information and inspiration from all of
you. Thank you!" "It’s been interesting transitioning back to work
this week – I’ve definitely gotten a few odd looks
while singing into the microscope! Thank you for organizing such
a wonderful Cabaret Conference that was truly transformative!
Such an amazing and inspiring experience. All aspects of the Conference
were so well thought-out, and the faculty and students were so
supportive and encouraging. So, I just want to say bravo!" "I was intensely aware of having a profound experience,
but the depth of it is just now beginning to hit me. I know that
these realizations will only grow over time. I am deeply grateful
to you all. Fellow students for your generosity, your courage
and your spirit of adventure, in addition to some awesome and
diverse talent. To experience such loving support and celebration
of each other’s progress was, in itself, the gift of a lifetime.
And for our teachers, for your open-hearted willingness to share
your mastery and your hearts so fully with every one of us. The
gift you gave us is beyond my ability to speak it! I for one,
feel my identity turned upside down – hallelujah!" "I did not know going into this that my life would be changed
and that I was going to have the greatest experience of my life!
This was the most giving environment I have ever been in and it
was beautiful. All the love and comfort and support and inspiring
people … I will be forever grateful. After stuffing my face
full of cabaret I am still digesting and discovering new things
constantly. I cannot wait to see just how much more will appear
in my head without knowing that it was in there in the first place.
I also got my butt kicked and that was amazing!!! I cannot say
it enough … THANK YOU!" "I am grateful and blessed to have had this experience with
you all. Thank you incredible, insightful, open-hearted faculty,
and thank you beautiful, talented, comrade students. I learned
so much from you all!" "The Cabaret Conference gave me confidence in myself as
a performer. This is the main thing I got out of the Conference
but it is HUGE considering 4 years at Drama School and 10 years
in the Performing Arts. The conference taught me to communicate
better with my audience, whether they are interested or not in
my performance. The students and faculty were and continue to
be supportive." "I can’t tell you how glad I am that I attended the
Conference. It was an amazing experience on so many levels. All
you students and faculty are amazing human beings and I feel more
connected to my songs than ever. I learned so much priceless information
from everyone." "Thanks to all of you for making this the most amazing experience
of my life!" "I am in complete withdrawal!!!!" "I will cherish the time we spent together at the Conference
more than I can say. The “willingness to be” was there,
in spades, in all of you: teachers who learned, learners who taught.
What generosity of spirit. A precious gift!" "Ditto, ditto and ditto ten-fold! I will never forget the
marvelous time I had, with the grandest performers and teachers!" "It was quite an amazing experience. Thanks again and again
- I am forever grateful!" "Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was an amazing time
for me, from the amazing and caring faculty, to my supportive
and loving fellow students. I am filled with gratitude for the
experience!" "Thank you for an amazing experience! I am very grateful
to have met you all." "I am grateful for the exchange of ideas and kindness expressed
by all. I look forward to letting these blessings soak in!" "The quintessential cabaret experience! I learned sooooo
much! The best part was meeting all of you. Such amazing people,
beautiful people with beautiful hearts. It was great to share
our love and a piece of our lives together, at glorious Yale!" "My experience at the Cabaret Conference was probably one
of the most amazing experiences of my life! The caliber of the
talent from the faculty to the students was unbelievable. I can’t
thank you enough for letting me be part of the Conference." "The Yale Conference was truly a life-changing experience!
So much talent, so much energy, so much generosity from the faculty,
so much warmth and spirit from all."
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