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Connections Week 2019 by Chloe Watson I’m writing this, on the Sunday, after a long week of rehearsals, where I watched Chaos grow from a series of scenes, to a beautiful play, held together by raw emotions, beauty and incredible talent. This is my first connections experience, therefore I had no idea what to expect; in ways of preparation, director:actor expectations and also tiredness. This week has really challenged me as an actor, whether that be a result of hammering ‘Late’ home on Tuesday, or working out my objectives for ‘Platform’ on Thursday, I can safely say that I feel stronger as a performer after this week of pure acting. I also adored watching the cast grow and bond together, over the week, which I believe is helping the play grow stronger and braver. Now, I’m not really one for special thanks, as I rather like the socialist ideals of equal thanks to all, but I’ll allow this to slide. Sarah, you have helped me grow as a performer this week; constantly pushing and dem

Our first connections week blog from first timer Lucy My first ever Connections week. And I’ve only been a part of Yew Tree Youth Theatre for about a year! But lets just start by saying, during this whole process, I think everyone in the cast can definitely say that they’ve learnt more practical and theoretical tips and workshops to do with drama and acting than they have learnt at high school or at college. It is has been such a challenging experience but, that’s what makes you learn from your mistakes and I’ve worked with a variety of people that I never would’ve worked with if I didn’t take up this opportunity.  When the day of the auditions came, I stepped into the audition room and thought, “Everyone here is older, more experienced and, probably done 3 or 4 Connections before this. I’m standing here, only 14-years-old, with only 1 years’ worth of a Yew Tree experience, ready to face the music.” I do not tell a lie, when I found out that I got in to Connections 2019, I screamed