#alex ko

[swanlake1998]

ballet, oil on canvas, 2014 by alex ko

[lunarmothsystem]

Hey guys I have a question? I really hope people dont take it the wrong way or anything. We've seen it talked about but at the same time we are still confused. I'll elaborate more in a reblog of this post but uh I'm autistic and have a hard time understanding-

What's the difference between mansplaining and someone talking of their hyperfixation to someone who might happen to be disinterested?

[unravelsky]

I just want to take this moment to show some love for this amazing girl. This strong girl who lends her strength to her family and friends, even when she’s barely hanging on. Who’ll make you smile and laugh amidst her heart being broken into thousand of pieces. A girl who will remind you every single day how much she cares and loves you, because that’s the way she is. She gives out so much love that sometimes people take her love for granted. She’s not always made of sunshines and rainbows, there are days when she’ll roar like a thunder signaling an impending storm, and that’s okay, we all have those days. She deserves to have those days, let her have it. There are times when she’ll wake up in the morning and feel so little and insignificant. She can’t see how beautiful she is, remind her. Always. Because goddamn it she’s one dazzling specimen.  Over thinking is her middle name. Trust me when I say, each night is spent thinking over and over again the things you said. Making different scenarios in her mind that does nothing but to cause sadness and tears in her eyes. And believe me, she tried, she tried to stop herself from thinking and feeling like such but she’s incurable. She may look happy all the time, but don’t be easily deceived. This is an act she learns to put up since she was a little, remove her mask and you’ll see what state she really is. Lastly, this girl, she’s not just a friend, she’s more than that. She is my sister, maybe not in blood, but I can feel it in my heart. I love her with every fiber of my body and I’m so glad I met such an imperfectly beautiful young girl like her. I will love her always. And I’m here for her. Always.

Love, Jane //  (s.j.)

[mrs-tap-toes]

Electricity - Alex Ko

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Solidarity - Alex Ko

Billy Elliot the Musical

[prairielights]

Alex Ko - Alex Ko:From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story June 1, 2013 - 2:00pm Live at Prairie Lights

(please note the special time)

[harpercollinschildrens]

Top 10 Things About Being in a Broadway Show

We sat down with Alex Ko, the 13-year-old who took Broadway by storm when he landed the title role in Billy Elliot.

What are the perks of being on one of the biggest stages at such a young age? Alex shares his top 10 moments from his Broadway experience.

1) Talking to celebrities like Miranda Cosgrove, Jennifer Grey, and Barbara Streisand

2) Taking the official White House toilet paper - and dancing for the First Lady, too!

3) Seeing my face on the Jumbotron at Times Square

4) Meeting and talking to Billy Elliot fans every night after the show

5) Singing Electricity with Rosie O'Donnell and Trent Kowalik on Rosie's Radio show

6) Being my dresser's (Jess Scoblick) hairdresser before a show

7) Having a Super Bowl sleepover party with the other Billys

8) Giving backstage tours to friends who came to see the show

9) Decorating the dressing room for the holidays with the other Billys

10) Pushing my director's (Stephen Daldry) head in the cake at the 500th show party

 Share Alex's story to the budding star in your family with his memoir, Al Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story