REACH

REACH is a play that was started at Central York High School three years ago. I am privileged to be apart of the original cast.

I was a 15-year-old sophomore when REACH was created. In tenth grade, for me, things were so complicated and such a mess. REACH helped me with that mess.

REACH has had such a profound affect on me. REACH opened my eyes to the world around me and helped me learn so much about myself and others. I realized that I am not alone and there are people here for me I can turn to. Most importantly, it helped me find my voice.

Ever since the creation of REACH I've wanted to contribute to the script. I wanted to share my story. Eventually, after one year I found the courage and voice to do so. I co-wrote the scene Letting it Go with Mr. Hodge, my acting teacher and the co-creator of REACH.

Writing this scene was one of the hardest things I had to do, but I needed to do it. After I wrote this scene I felt such relief, such a release of something I had been holding onto for so long.

REACH is truly one of a kind. I can honestly say that REACH has touched and changed my life. Everyone needs to hear the message of REACH. You may never know just how REACH will affect you. I know that REACH has made a huge impact on me.