Sean Conway
FYSH
1 October 2013
This past Thursday evening, the Merrimack Repertory Theater graciously opened their doors to a couple hundred UMass Lowell Honors students for a free show of their most recent production, God of Carnage. Venturing downtown on a Thursday evening with some friends was actually very enjoyable. The evening was more like a night out rather than a required excursion for a college course. Meeting up with some friends, we opted to drive downtown rather than make the roughly twenty minute walk from East Campus. The lazy way is always the best way to go. Anyway, we got a small bite to eat downtown before we walked down the street to the theater. It’s a really nice theater, and it was a lot larger inside than I thought it was going to be. From the outside it doesn’t look that big, and they actually have a really nice refreshment bar and very pleasant ushering staff. The theater was beautiful inside. I always used to love going to small performances around my hometown, with family and friends. I’ve always been into theater. My parents and I have seen shows in from community theater, to Boston, to Broadway. Just this past spring, I saw Chicago on Broadway with the Senior Class on our class trip. So I personally have a great appreciation for theater and was actually quite excited to see this show here in Lowell. The show itself actually topped my expectations. It was one of the better community theater performances I’ve seen. The actors had me laughing from start to finish, and the story behind it was just catchy. I like the idea of culture returning to Lowell. It’s clear to see there is a great interest in such arts all over the city. It’s evident from campus to downtown. If arts are becoming the next big thing in Lowell, it’s definitely something for the city to show pride in, because from what I’ve seen, the future in arts in this city is promising. I haven’t gone on an excursion downtown that I didn’t enjoy yet. All the talk in the past about Lowell being nothing more than a run down ruins of the Industrial Revolutions is past. I think that Lowell is on the upswing. That may just be words from an optimist who has only lived here one month, but I can see it. Personally, I may be used to the bad image a city might get, but I’m capable of seeing the bright side. There is a lot for this city to be proud of. UMass Lowell is growing at an incredible rate. Downtown is absolutely beautiful, there’s so much to do. I’d love to be able to check everything out, and given enough time here on campus I’m sure I will be able to get the most out of this great city. Exactly one month ago yesterday was move in day. Time has already flown by. I have made friends who make me feel like I’ve known them my entire life. I’ve really settled in well to the groove of college life. I’ve gotten used to cafeteria food and community bathrooms. I’ve handled homework and still maintained a social life. I’ve grown fond of the city of Lowell and all it has offered me so far. I cannot wait to see what the future brings for myself here on this campus and this campus here for the city. I hope that I grow alongside this growing school. I intend on being a part of the growing school community. I also hope to see the school continue to be an important part of this city. I definitely can’t wait to see what the future holds.
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