"“I knocked on his door around that time and said, 'you know what's not fair? My brother got to be in a play with you. My sisters have gotten to be in a play with you, but I haven't gotten to be in a play with you. When is it my turn?' And he said, 'you know what son, I'll write you into a play'. And he did, and we performed I Shed A Tear all over the country.”"
"Johnny Collins - on racism, stereotypes, starring in plays alongside his dad, Michael and why he hopes things will be different for his niece"
Johnny Collins is a poet and performer and the first person in his Traveller family to enter third-level education. He recalls being 11 when he asked his father Michael to include him in a play, and Michael wrote him into the production so they could perform together across the country. His experiences connect to racism and stereotypes, including how public perceptions affect opportunities and representation. He also stars in plays alongside his dad, showing how family support can open doors. He hopes things will be different for his niece, with improved fairness and access to similar opportunities.
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