Welcome to The Neighborhood

 Hey Neighbor!

        

Welcome to THE NEIGHBORHOOD.  I’m Jackie Ostick, your neighborhood guide.  (Just so you know - the deli around the corner has the best sandwiches, but the one across the street has really good coffee.)  Let me tell you why I’m here.  


I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and immediately stood out from the crowd. At 6’1,” I am always head and shoulders above everyone else. That can be difficult in any setting, but especially musical theatre! I didn’t know if I quite belonged.  


In high school, I saw the touring production of Contact and I was immediately captivated by the Girl in the Yellow Dress. She was just as tall as me and commanded the stage.  She wasn’t afraid or ashamed of her height! I suddenly saw someone who looked like me on that stage.  I made the decision to study theatre in college and then made the big move to NYC to pursue my professional acting career. 


And guess what?  I eventually do find my place in the professional acting world and I’ve become a tour guide here in New York!  More to come on that tomorrow.  I’ve got two more stories to share with you over the next two days.  After that, this will be a weekly letter with stories about my favorite people, places and experiences that will drop into your inbox on Mondays.  Thank you so much for being here.  I’m so excited to get to know you, my new neighbor.  


Your Friend,

Jackie Ostick 

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