Denee Benton Challenges

Both of the authors’ purposes are to inspire people to be a better version of themselves. Thomas Ponce followed his dream even though it was challenging by protesting for animal rights. Ponce writes, “I hope to one day soon be

In “Denee Benton: Broadway Princess,” Denee Benton has a dream of performing on Broadway. She has the opportunity to audition for a role she wants but she doesn’t look like, however, she auditions anyway and lands the role; inspiring

With the support of teachers and family, later in life, she became a Broadway star. The author’s purpose for each of the texts is to inform the reader about the lives of Thomas Ponce and Denee Benton and how they followed their dreams despite challenges. The story, “The Day I Saved a Life” shows how Thomas Ponce followed his dream despite challenges by demonstrating how he spread awareness about his passion and convinced others to care. Thomas Ponce writes, “I explained how the effects of removing sharks can be felt throughout the ecosystem like a domino effect. I was not letting up, I knew that I had to keep fighting for that shark.

"The Day I Save a Life" by Thomas Ponce and "Denee Benton: Broadway Princess" showcase Thomas Ponce and Denee Benton who face various challenges on their paths to achieving their dreams. "The Day I Save a Life" shows Thomas Ponce and his ongoing determination to fight for the sharks. Likewise, Denee Benton and her determination to become a Broadway Actress. Through their unwavering determination, they not only overcome these hurdles, but also inspire readers with their resilience and perseverance.

Born in January, less than a month after his mother finished performing in the Nutcracker, Joshua Colley was destined to own the stage. Before Joshua’s talents took New York City by storm, he lived in Trinity, Florida with his parents, Bradley and Robbie Colley, where they owned a Children’s Theatre Company. Joshua, along with his twin brother, Cameron, spent his early years playing backstage, memorizing all the lines to the current productions, and reenacting them for his friends and family. His parents used to tease their actors that they would replace them with their sons one day, but they couldn’t have began to know the even more spectacular journey their boy’s talents would take them.

“My own heroes are the dreamers, those men and women who tried to make the world a better place than when they found it, whether in small ways or great ones. Some succeeded, some failed, most had mixed results, but it is the effort that's heroic, as I see it. Win or lose, I admire those who fight the good fight. (George R.R. Martin)” The humanitarian in this story has managed to accomplish all this quote presents throughout the book and his lifetime. Greg Mortenson: impatient, selfish, naïve, and a failure at times, takes us through a rollercoaster journey of ups and downs. Mortenson makes us not only relate to him in more ways than one, but questions the purpose of our own lives, and through finally accomplishing his goals, takes us farther

I saw my first Broadway show at only seven years old and have seen over ten more since then, due to the fact I live only two hours away from New York City by train. I always enjoyed theatre, but I didn’t grow the deep love I have for it now until acting became a career option. I spent a week of the summer completely in the business world of theatre and came out knowing I had to be an actress. I dived into all things Broadway, bought as many albums as I could, watched as many interviews as possible, saved up to see more shows, but even with all of this love for

As I sat enveloped in her story of overcoming conclusions, she taught my heart to embrace each quirky part of myself. I identified with Elle Woods’ need to prove herself. This idea of accepting individuality provided me with the courage to audition for my first show, the Arvada Center’s production of Footloose. Since that first nerve-racking, nail-biting experience, I have come to find myself through each move I dance onstage. Getting my first big role, the Dragon in a production of Shrek, I poured my heart out, knowing the people ready to judge and mock were watching. After the show, the peers who judged my intelligence approached me, saying things like, “I never knew you could sing like that.” Through performing I found myself again. I shifted back to the girl I was, the girl who cared about her morals. I want to perform, hoping to provide audience members with the ability to connect with characters who can offer them a point of realization, as Elle Woods did for me.

It was the winter of 2014 when my mother forced me to go to The Corner Health Center Theatre Troupe. I was livid, and acting at the time was something that I was terrified of. I felt as if I was a bird being pushed from the nest too early. I knew there was no possible way that I could be able to: one,talk to strangers, two, learn a script,

and his dreams came true. This story is about one young boy who never gave up on his

Jordan Rice, who was 13, gave up his chance of being rescued from the floods so that his younger brother’s life could be saved. He was with his brother and his mother on Monday. But their car’s engine suddenly cut out as it passed through relatively shallow water. Jordan told the rescuers to take Blake, his little brother and his mother from their trapped car before going back for him, but at last Jordan and his other swept away in the car by the rising floodwaters and they died. This little hero’s selfless and altruistic action saved his younger brother and this showed us that a single act can established an individual as a hero or

I sat in a dark auditorium, watching the magic. Only three, I sat in those red, comfy seats watching as my music teacher mother directed the annual spring musical Singing in the Rain that was coming to life before my eyes. I squinted at the bright glow coming from the stage, not knowing whether it was from the lights or the actors. I was fascinated as the ordinary high school students seemed to transform into experienced, brilliant actors. That very moment started my love for musical theatre.

Pursuing a career in acting during the early 1900s, among copious numbers of talented and qualified women, was one of the most difficult tasks taken up in my lifetime. Originating from an impoverished family that barely sustained the needs of each member, I was born on March 23, 1905 under the name Lucille Fay LuSueur in San Antonio, Texas. My early life was filled with periods of grief, as my father had deserted our family when I was a young girl, and I faced multiple hardships on my path to success. My mother was remarried to Henry Cassin, who was the owner of a local theater. He encouraged my interest in dancing in numerous ways and referred to me as Billie Cassin, a name that would sporadically follow me within my entertainment career.

Finally, heroes are courageous throughout challenging times. Although times may be challenging heroes are courageous and do what they must. For example, in the article “9-year-old Girl Scout Saves Mother’s Life After Car Accident”, Melina Lakey saved her mother

Since I was eleven years old, I have known that I wanted to act. It was something that my parents never particularly encouraged, nor supported, but the seed was planted. I was sixteen when I first stepped into my high school’s theatre for my first day of drama class, and it changed my life. I felt at home and I would even call it the point of my salvation. From discovering the theatre and joining the world of the performing arts, I have grown so much as a person and have found a sense of self and purpose that I didn’t have before. I could not have imagined that I would, or even could, have the immense passion for acting and theatre that I have today, and it is beyond me how I became so lucky as to find something that makes me so incredibly