Ashley New

Musical theatre has always been the place that I've felt the safest - from being able to slip into different characters' personalities, to being able to experience emotional catharsis from a well-written eleven o'clock number, musical theatre has allowed me to express so many different facets of myself without the fear of judgement. Those opportunities are what I hope to create for others in the society, which I believe can be done through various events held throughout the year. Through the events, I'd like to foster a diverse and accepting community, both for performers and those who prefer to simply mingle amongst others with similar interests. Of course, as a performer myself, I hope to realise this vision through having events and socials centred around performance opportunities - this is truly the best way to recognise the massive body of talent within the society, as well as to give everyone the chance to experience the heady rush of the stage without the anxiety associated with rigorous auditions and intense rehearsals.