The Apollo Theater

Over the course of the last couple of months I have been involved in the Saturday Workshop Series at the Apollo Theater. In this program I lived out the oppurtunity to learn about different aspects of theater production. I learned everything from Carpentry to Electricity, Sound and Lights, I even learned how to box a little from the Apollo Theaters own Mr. Joe Grey. Throughout the time that I've spent there, not only have I learned educational things, I've learned that I indeed have more than one family. Every Saturday that I returned to 125th street out in Harlem I felt a sort of warmness, safety and comfort embrace me. Last Saturday, May 22nd, was my last day, and final show there. All of my peers worked along side me to create a wonderful and magical mock Amateur Night production, oh were the parents so proud! Sadly the program is over, but everything that I've learned and gained from my Saturdays there will always be kept at heart. I will miss all of my instructors and peers. My Saturdays will be forever empty without being able to wake up and learn from the Technical Crew there. I really enjoyed the time that I've spent with my Apollo family, and I do encourage all High School Students to sign up and take a shot at gaining a new family, and learning from the best!