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    Matt Gerding
    Jan 08, 2018

    212 literally saved my life

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    I had been depressed and at a very low point in my life. I had gotten so low that suicide seemed like the only option. I got myself prepared and went about ending my life. Luckily I was unsuccessful in my attempt. The very next day I glanced at the paper and the first thing my eyes see is an ad for Stage 212 holding auditions for a show called Moon Over Buffalo. I had never really noticed ads like this before so it seemed...poignant that it was the first thing to catch my gaze. I am still not entirely sure why I decided to, but I went to the auditions. I landed a part and my life was changed forever. I met some really fantastic people who grew into wonderful friends and got to experience a feeling I had never known before. That was the perfect introduction to live theater. My part called for me to dress up like General Patton, fire a gun, get tied up, and do some wonderful physical comedy. I was hooked from then on out. In a short matter of time I went from newbie to directing my own show and even serving for a time on the board. Without 212 I can honestly say I would not be alive today.

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    Rachael Butler Mellen
    Mar 21, 2018

    And you were great doing the sound effects for It's a Wonderful Life.

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