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        I don't know if this was just a me thing, but when I was a first-year at Manhattanville, I dreamt of my senior recital the same way I used to dream of my sweet 16 and, honestly, still dream of my wedding. There is a sense of wonder and anticipation surrounding it. Of course, as the work piles up and a deadly virus steals two years of your college experience out of nowhere, anticipation starts into turn to anxiety. Then again, most things eventually turn into anxiety for me. Nevertheless, I couldn't be prouder of the work that everyone involved in this recital has put into it. It is truly everything that I dreamed of for my senior recital. I get to sing songs that remind me of my culture, my childhood, my favorite performances that I've gotten to see live, and my favorite experiences that I have had on stage. The songs are funny and charming and romantic and sentimental. And I get to do it with my friends!! Of course, if I had my way, everyone here who I've done theatre with would be in my recital somehow. In a way, you all are. I have learned from watching each of you perform. Plus there's a Pippin-style sing-a-long in the finale that allows the entire audience to be part of the magic. I hope you all enjoy watching this recital (and exploring this goofy little program) as much as I have enjoyed putting it together and performing it.