Throughout high school, I held numerous leadership positions both in student clubs and in professional settings. I was president of my high school 's drama club and treasurer of the Scholar 's Bowl Team. I volunteer with my former high school 's High School Prep program, a summer program to help incoming freshman get use to our school and introduce them to some upperclassmen so the transition is a little easier. I also worked as a co-director of the elementary school theatre program (K-8) and the co-creator of a spring break theatre camp (age 6-13).
As I stated above, I have extensive experience working with youth and high school students. Aside from the positions held above, I have worked as a nanny and babysitter to many families, giving me a chance to work one on one with children and gaining confidence in many stressful situations. I have also had the honor of working as a director, assistant director, and stage manager on many productions both during my high school years and after. Working directly with high school students in a theatre environment and being a student myself gave me great insight into what was needed …show more content…
This applies to more than just directing. Cast members and designers also find themselves in situations that require the skills necessary to be an affective leader. Even if being in a leadership role is not the goal, these skills are extremely useful to any person interested in pursuing theatre. Good communication skills, organization, and determination are all extremely important in any theatre related fields. Most important of all, I believe that leadership training can instill a new confidence into a student. Confidence and a good sense of self is always extremely important in theatre. Leadership training can enhance these qualities in a student and help them to move forward in their theatre
As I stated above, I have extensive experience working with youth and high school students. Aside from the positions held above, I have worked as a nanny and babysitter to many families, giving me a chance to work one on one with children and gaining confidence in many stressful situations. I have also had the honor of working as a director, assistant director, and stage manager on many productions both during my high school years and after. Working directly with high school students in a theatre environment and being a student myself gave me great insight into what was needed …show more content…
This applies to more than just directing. Cast members and designers also find themselves in situations that require the skills necessary to be an affective leader. Even if being in a leadership role is not the goal, these skills are extremely useful to any person interested in pursuing theatre. Good communication skills, organization, and determination are all extremely important in any theatre related fields. Most important of all, I believe that leadership training can instill a new confidence into a student. Confidence and a good sense of self is always extremely important in theatre. Leadership training can enhance these qualities in a student and help them to move forward in their theatre