For two weeks in August, from the 2nd to the 15th, I had the honor of attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Fringe is an enormous festival dedicated entirely to performance. It's the biggest festival in the world for performers, and people of all ages and cultures converge on one single city to throw what feels to me the greatest party of all time. I got to go with my school group through a high school program that works in tandem with the Fringe, called AHSTF (American High School Theatre Festival). We actually got to perform and be a part of all the fun! It's incredible. First of all, Scotland is gorgeous. Why don't we have nice houses and cities like this back here in the States? Second, the air practically reeks with talent. I mean, I was sitting there in my dorm room at the University of Edinburgh, and all around me were the kids who will grow up to be the biggest names in show business. I get excited just thinking about it! There were at least 30 schools there with AHSTF from around tons of different states, and everyone was so nice. It's totally one big family, and it's hard not to love each other. In fact, photo cred to one of my new friends from another school that I met there! Then there are the actual performances. Each school performed four times for other high schools and the general public. There were people there watching my acting who live in Scotland. And have cool accents. And appreciated what we were doing (unlike most of the people in my town back here). How cool is that??? I made so many friends there, from all across the country. It's weird to think how connected I became to my new friends in only two weeks, but in that atmosphere, it's hard not to become closer than peanut butter and jelly ever were. It's infectious! It rained the whole time, and I never stopped smiling. I'll gladly slog through the rain if it means doing what I love with people I love and admire, in a place so stunning it makes you stop and stare. Going to the Fringe was the most incredible experience of my life. Ever. Words like these don't begin to describe it. Basically, if you're a drama kid, I have one word for you. Go. Go, go, go. It's so beyond worth it. Real Teen Rating ~ The best thing that has ever happened to me <3
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