“Sarah Nowak -- Scenic Artist” I have always been a follower, whether it be because I was afraid of screwing up and everyone blaming me, or just not wanting the responsibility; I do not know. That changed, however, when I joined my school’s theatre program as a set painter. I began there as a follower, too. Suddenly, for the second winter show, there were no leaders available for paint crew, so I became one. That was my first taste of leadership. Eventually, I started my Junior year and after two full years of giving up every free hour of my time, putting all my effort into what I love and enduring a six hour work day, I interviewed for the position of Scenic Artist. Five days later, the crew list was posted. “Sarah Nowak -- Scenic Artist”