I've heard it said that we grow up 3 times in our lives…
The 1st time is when we discover we aren't the center of the universe.
The 2nd time is when we realize no matter how much we try, there are things we'll never be able to accomplish.
The 3rd time is when we keep trying our best, even knowing the odds of getting what we want are mightily against us.
ALMOST GOLD is a play honoring Olympic silver medalists. It’s for everyone growing up for the 3rd time.
Elite Athletes…
…are my searchlight and North Star. Once upon a time, I frantically looked for that special, secret ingredient that kept them going when all signs said they don’t stand a chance to become the world’s best. I want their courage to carry you one extra mile when you've already come a thousand miles, and bring you the power to hold on when there’s no strength left in you. I hope one day the battle is over, and you’ve won.
Julia Sun, Creator
Image shot at the Panathenaic Stadium, origin of modern sports.
“My mind told me to give up so many times, but my clueless, dumb heart wouldn’t let me… I knew I love it too much when I started to make excuses for the ways it hurts me.”
— Excerpt, Almost Gold
