Hi my name is Essence, I am a 16 year old Sophomore in the theatre program at Dillard Center for the Arts. Acting/Performing is a strong passion of mine and the journey has been amazing since the beginning. January 3-8, 2023 I attended iPop in California and was awarded a $1000 scholarship toward New York Conservatory‘s 4 week summer intensive program. I will have to cover the remainder of tuition, dorm room, and round trip flight, totaling $5000. Please help me reach my goal and experience an opportunity of a lifetime.