My Change In Theatre

Originally, there were various ideals I had for myself in the future, ranging from theatrical involvement to something as simplistic as being a therapist. By the middle of my sophomore year, my dreams to be an actress, although superficial, were now something of a hobby instead of a focus. And what would be the reasoning to that? My change in focus is simply due to being told I need to be more realistic with life, to always have a fall-back plan. I understood that theatre is irrational to pursue when it is difficult to get into shows, living on almost nothing in between the many auditions one would attend. I know that negativity and pressure from parents or other adults should not always be taken in which a person would give up on their dreams, …show more content…
Honestly, I'm not well liked just since I try to respect my directors time unlike others, but that neither fazes me nor discourages me. Yes, it can be difficult working with people who have different ideals as you, or makes getting through the shows tough, but it's life. Just like life, theatre is about putting a mask on and going out into the world, sometimes pretending to be someone they're not. When I go out on that stage, I pour my heart and soul out into every character I play, falling in love with each show, each character as I allow myself to put my heart on my sleeve as I allow judgement from the audience or whoever is out there. The same is for life itself. For one to get through life, they must tolerate their surroundings but it doesn't mean they don't have a choice. Life can be bearable by doing something that you love. Of course there are obstacles in both life and theatre, but I believe that the hardships with cast-mates, directors, and other issues have lead me to be prepared for the way the world can be. Yet, it has also allowed me to help others that are in pain. After wearing a mask for so many years and only now allowing my actual face to be shown, I've known all too well what hides inside the masks my fellow cast-mates would wear. Therefore, I would not let them suffer alone nor ignore trying to help them. Any action as simple as a smile, hug, or words of gratitude is enough to help someone when they are at their worst, which is why I believe that theatre has helped me choose child and adolescent psychiatry and has motivated me to work hard so I can finally help