I am an actress living in Minnesota, and I recently won a contest to attend the Prague Shakespeare Summer Intensive in June. The contest awarded me some funding, but I still need additional support to cover my flight, room, board, and tuition. This opportunity is a dream come true, and I am determined to make it happen.

Attending the Prague Shakespeare Summer Intensive will be a transformative experience for my acting career. There will be 70 famous playwrights and casting directors teaching in Prague, and I will have the chance to act in two productions and perform all around Europe. This exposure and training would be invaluable, opening doors that simply aren't available to Latinas and black actresses in Minnesota. Being able to learn from and work with such renowned professionals would help me grow as an artist and expand my horizons in ways I never imagined.

I would like to sincerely ask for your help. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and as a woman of color, I am honored to be recognized by the playwrights at the intensive. There are few lucrative opportunities for Latinas and black actresses where I live, and this intensive would truly change my life. Your support would mean the world to me, and I am deeply grateful for any help you can offer.