Weston has applied to attend NSLC Theater this summer and is raising funds for his program fees. Can you help?
Weston
Weston
Interest:
Performing Arts
Grade:
11th
School:
Francis T. Maloney High School
Location:
Meriden, Connecticut
Successfully funded on April 19th, 2018!
Fully funded!
$3,096 raised
$0 to go
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Weston
Weston's Story

My passion is performing arts. When I was younger my sister was always involved with our local community theater in Meriden, which I never had gotten into, mainly from fear of forgetting my lines. But, one summer the local theatre did a summer camp production of Bugsy Malone Jr. and I thought at least once I would give acting a try. I had no idea what would happen once I did just one show and discovered how much joy I could get out of performing. From that first show I have become a part of countless others and since arriving to my high school with its own fantastic music and theatre department, I feel that I have found something that I would love to keep on doing. Acting has provided me with so many opportunities and abilities that I have taken both onto the stage and will throughout life.

Attending the NSLC Theater will enable me to develop my skills as an actor even further than I have with all of my past and present experience from my supportive community theater and high school music teachers. This would be my first real experience with professional styled theater outside of my hometown. Later in life I can only dream that I can make a career out of acting and theater, and this is an opportunity that could possibly provide me with many tools necessary for me to make it to that point where my dreams can become a reality. I love to learn and explore subjects where there is always room to shape and grow, and I feel I have found that with acting. Theater has provided me with a way to interpret not only my feelings but who I am, ironically through being someone else.

David
A Note from Mr. Pelletier, Weston's Teacher

Weston is a hard worker and dedicated student. His experience with NSLC Theater will only enhance her ability, develop the skills needed to succeed in this field and feed into his passion for acting and theater.

Weston has acted in lead roles as part of the school's drama club. He always takes on these roles with grace, humility, passion and dedication.

Campaign Activity
Weston
Weston posted an update
August 30
Assured

I cannot express enough how thankful I am to have had the opportunity of attending the NSLC Theatre program this summer. I can say with great certainty that being apart of it has made a great impact on me. While at the program I got to learn so many aspects of theatre that I have never given much thought, but after being taught about them I am now not only more dedicated and passionate about acting but assured that this is what I wish to pursue for my future career. While at Fordham I experienced an environment where I was surrounded by not only talented but also very supportive people who showed me the rigors and challenges the profession holds but also the fun it brings out and caring nature of everyone involved. I would like to thank my supporters once again for showing me that I can do this and succeed so long as I keep the same mindset I had gained by going to the NSLC and learning how to connect the abilities of a leader to that of an actor, which I have learned go hand in hand.

Weston
Weston posted an update
May 21
Beyond Excited!

I would first like to truly thank each of those people who generously donated to my campaign this year. I could not have ever gotten to this point without all your love and support. I am so excited to attend this summer program, which features several activities that I cannot wait to experience. During this program, I will not only be going to see actual Broadway shows but according to some of the information I have gathered there are so many more learning experiences such as an improvisation class, a study in Shakespearean theater, and vocal training. But, I think the most exciting thing I am looking forward to is the opportunity to sit down with the cast of an On or Off-Broadway show after their performance to ask questions and get a real insight of the business they have been lucky enough to be a part. I am in awe of how much this program could teach me and grateful for all of you who believe in what I do and continue to support the ambitions I hold in whatever I do.

Success! Mr. Pelletier helped Weston raise $3,095
April 19
Dalio Foundation donated $526
April 19

Congratulations on reaching your goal! The Dalio Foundation is proud to provide support as you discover your passions and pursue your dreams.

Sarah Lewoc donated $100
April 18

You are such a talented young man, Weston- I look forward to seeing how far your beautiful talent takes you! Enjoy this experience!

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $100

Dalio Foundation donated $24
April 16
Mary-Ann Porter donated $25
April 10

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $25

Weston's Mixed Bag Sales donated $24
April 6
Anonymous donated $25
April 5

Carpe diem!

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $25

Gary and Jayne Hines donated $100
April 4

We are excited for you and this opportunity. Have a great time Wes!

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $100

Lauren Bannon donated $50
April 1

Keep up the great work Weston!
~Lauren, Quinn, & Natalie

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $50

Application Excellence Award from a Wishbone Sponsor donated $493
March 28

Your application essays were very thoughtful!

Web Solutions donated $50
March 28

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $50

Thomas Pytel, Jr. donated $100
March 24

Follow your dream buddy!

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $100

David Pelletier donated $100
March 24

So excited for you!!!

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $100

Diane Warner-Canova donated $100
March 23

Dalio Foundation matched this donation with $100

Student Contribution donated $99
March 19
National Student Leadership Conference
National Student Leadership Conference donated $630
March 19
David
Mr. Pelletier started this campaign
March 19
Weston
Weston was accepted into Wishbone!
February 2