When one turns 18, he or she is thought to come of age in society. This milestone day of birth acts as a time when one is legally an adult, which is kind of funny considering many 18-year-olds are not completely independent nor can they legally purchase alcohol or cigarettes.

However, voting is an important step to achieving adulthood. Anyway, as a Broadway buff, when I turned 18, I thought that seeing a Broadway show would be appropriate for my special day. I am fortunate to currently live in the New Jersey suburbs right outside of the Big Apple, so going to see a show is not too much of an inconvenience.

I selected "Motown the Musical," and thought that the music of the era and energizing dance numbers would entertain me. In spite of rain on my birthday, I still enjoyed the show as predicted from the comfort of being indoors.

There was a moment in the show when the actress who plays Diana Ross asked for two audience volunteers to accompany her in singing the song, "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)." This gesture was performed by Ross in character, and she was treating the audience of the show as if they were an actual audience at one of her live events in the 1960s/1970s.

Many audience members yearned to be up on stage with this actress, so many raised their hands. For whatever reason, my eyes locked with Ross', and she selected me to join her on stage. I am still in awe and shock that Ross chose me out of the many in the crowd. This random act made my entire birthday even better, and I tease myself when reflecting back to this day and wonder if somehow Ross knew it was my birthday.

I was vaguely familiar with the song, and I have been an actress and singer for the majority of my life. Therefore, with my experience being in multiple regional and school productions, including singing at Carnegie Hall, I did not face much stage fright when being on stage for my 30 seconds of fame in a Broadway theatre.

I have improvised in shows in the past, and while I knew the song I was singing, I was not an expert in singing it, nor was I overly confident due to being under-practiced in this song. I sang well for those several beats, but I understand that I did not sing at my best.

I am accepting of my performance perhaps not being top notch because I am glad that I challenged myself by putting myself out in the open and creating this amazing memory. I have just graduated college with a degree in Psychology and often times regret not having declared a Musical Theatre major or minor to accompany my focus.

I wish that my university allowed me more opportunities to perform outside of my improv troupe, and in spite of not chasing a passion of mine in my undergraduate career, I'm glad to have had my time to shine with Diana Ross and hope to partake in community theatre adventures throughout my life!