Michael and Sean met at Valencia High School and spent time together in Theater Classes, Drama Club Meetings, and hang outs. They were friends for 18 years before Sean's passing.  While they didn't see each other frequently as when they were younger, they continued to stay in touch over phone/text , social media, and visits while in town. Conversations centered around music, movies, family, mental health , the challenge and necessity of living authentically, and on dreams.  Michael is happy that he has been able to combine his love for Sean and his passion and skills for nonprofit formation to honor Sean's memory, talent, and passion. Moreover he is excited that Sean's kind heart will be the driving force of the foundation; thus lifting up, paying attention to, and respecting artists who reveal to us their inner souls through performing arts.