PSF is OVER
No. Not the company. What I mean is the summer workshop they offered for free.
It was March 24, 2011 when I auditioned for the Free Summer Workshop of Philippine Stagers Foundation. I don`t have any idea what organization it is, but one thing is for sure, it`s a a theater-related organization and I must be in it.
I passed the audition after a gruesome 6-hour wait in Balic-Balic, Sampaloc. I didn`t know that this is going to be a roller-coaster summer for me.
April 2, 2011 was the Orientation for the audition passers. In this day, PSF was formally introduced to us. A 10-year-old organization with national awards, who wouldn`t be impressed? I, honestly, jawdropped at all their achievements and their productions.
I was given the Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday schedule and I never knew I belong in the group who will win at the end.
Our group consists of various people, some are from theater organization of their schools (like me), some are neophytes when it comes to theater acting, and some are just there to experience the “PSF experience”.
Most people inside the little building called Vincent I misunderstood me. Maybe they all thought that I`m a little evil thing creeping up their lives. I really don`t care with that set-up, high school brought me so much more drama than this.
But this “misunderstood” thing took its toll on me when I felt that the stagers and even Direk are mad at me. I don`t exactly know what I did, or what I said, but you know, I just felt that. And I realized, I must change my ways and establish myself in a good way… in a way that they won`t forget and they will all look back and say, ” I thought Mia was _______, pero hindi pala. “
And I think I was successful with that. I gained more friends than enemies, and I gained much more confidence. All inhibitions are now hidden somewhere below my life, and are prohibited to be opened up again.
In this journey, I met LOVE again. I admit I fell in love with someone. We were so cute together (hehe) or so I thought. Our friends are okay with it. But something came up, and it all halted.
But we still managed to be friends after it. Good thing, we weren`t really there yet, so it`s quite okay to be friends after what happened.
I was immersed with acting when I was tasked to do a role in one of the immersion plays. I am deeply flattered with the support I was given by my co-workshop participants. I came to know the stagers, and one stager, Ate Cindy, really managed to somehow, find a space in my heart. Ate Cindy (my director that time) is a great sister and friend. How I wish she`s my real-life sister. Behind the gorgeous face she has, is a much more gorgeous personality that will truly capture you.
In this play, I met Serdjey. He wasn`t much of an attention-grabber, and the only time I knew him was when he was given the make-over from PSF. Serdjey is a good guy. Liking him is not impossible. He`s matured, and he`s really honest.
I have a huge crush on him since then. He`s really good, and really, really understanding. His patience is limitless, I guess. He never gets mad at me (or I think he does, but he doesn`t show it.) that`s why I`m never scared of him. I trust him completely, and I feel very safe with him.
We`re friends, and since that play we performed, we were kinda inseparable. He`s very supportive, and in return, I support him in every way I could. He constantly reminds me of my wrongdoings and he`s there to defend me when he could. Hindi nya ko kinukunsinti sa mga kasalanan ko.
Throughout the PSF journey, I met wonderful people. Some are true, some are untrue. Some are honest, some are dishonest. But to top it all, I treat them all as my friends, my sisters and brothers from another mother, and my colleagues whom I`d love to work with again soon.
It was a memorable journey. I was taught to be a teamplayer and think of everyone else before myself. I was taught to be determined, for with determination you can assure success.
I never expected to win the Best Supporting Actress award, or even the inclusion of my name in the Top 10 graduates. Maybe I did it because of you, guys. You inspired me to work hard, and hone my craft sharply.
To my close friends in PSF, I will not forget you. You`re all treasured in my heart. And to others whom I haven`t been close with, DON`T WORRY. There are still chances for us.
I hope the door of communication does not close for all of us. I`d love to have you all in my upcoming 18th birthday. =)
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