Beyond Belief in a High School Musical

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I took the phrase “Seeing is believing” to a whole other level in high school.

I was not what you would call a “method” actor. My primary motivation in auditioning for parts in high school productions was to hang around backstage with girls in various forms of undress as they changed costumes. Plus my on-stage participation rubbed-stamped a “cast” invite to the wrap party.