An Artistic Journey Ellensburg native to study theater in Liverpool, England By JACK BELCHER staff writer
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here comes a point in young person’s life where they feel the need to move out of their childhood house and explore the world. For 19-year-old Griffyn Bellah, this meant studying his passion, theater, in Liverpool, England. “I realized that I needed to do more than go to school in my hometown, and I needed to zexperience life without a safety net,” Bellah said. “I needed to experience a little discomfort in order to grow and I don’t think I was getting that here. I thought that it would be awesome to go to another country, especially in the British Isles.” Theater was something he was familiar with even from a young age, as both his parents have degrees in the subject and would bring him with him to shows. continued on page 8 K V LIVING
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