Forrest Gump Research Paper

Forrest Gump always said: “life is like a box of chocolates.” In my experience, life is like a high school musical. You don’t always have to be in the spotlight to shine. I’ve realized during my three years of stage crew manning the spotlight that many of the lessons I have learned there are in fact life lessons that will serve me well as I move forward.
I’ve learned nothing is simple. The work that goes into a production that lasts only a couple hours seems endless. For those who are acting, there are countless hours going into memorizing lines, choreographing each song and scene, and learning the music so well that it sounds perfect even while singing and dancing. Behind the scenes, time is spent constructing sets, designing costumes and makeup, and working out how to make lights and sounds their best. Each of these processes has minor problems and hiccups along the way, making the whole production a very complex thing. A few minutes of students flying across the stage during Peter Pan was the culmination of many hours of assembling, planning, and errors during rehearsal. …show more content…
I’ve seen students with mediocre voices and little acting experience cast as major parts, and they end up putting on an amazing performance despite these challenges. Their dedication to memorizing their lines and practicing their music creates a huge difference between their first day of rehearsal and the opening night. Even those who have natural talent have to put in the time and effort to perform well. This has been eye-opening in considering my own life. Success is possible even in areas which I do not feel I have a natural gift. My struggle in my understanding of trigonometry, for example, was less distressing because I knew that I was not doomed to fail; I just needed to study more and get extra help. I’ve learned that success in the end is dependent on work and