The first time I performed on stage, I was the opening act for Elvis Presley. I was five years old and my family was staying at an inn for the weekend. In the building’s lounge, there was a small stage on which musicians and comedians would perform at night. On that particular night, an Elvis impersonator was scheduled to sing, but he was running late. Naturally, I ran up to the stage, dragging along my brother and cousin to be my backup dancers. We improvised songs about Elvis, although we did not know who he was, and the audience applauded with amusement. That was the first time I realized how much I loved to perform.
From then on, I would perform anywhere and everywhere. At Christmas, I would put on skits and sing carols for my family. When …show more content…
I believed in my ability, while recognizing the talents of others. My hopes for a lead role persisted, but I was constantly let down. Although these occurrences saddened me greatly, they taught me how to deal with disappointment. While allowing myself to hope, I also recognized the possibility that things would not turn out the way I wanted.
Participating in stage productions also helped me to realize that it is important to work hard on even the most undesirable of tasks. Occasionally, I was given roles I had no interest in; still, I put in the same amount of effort as if I were given the role I wanted. Unpleasant assignments cannot be performed half-heartedly, and complaining does nothing to expedite their conclusions. When a person makes a commitment, they must carry out their responsibilities thoroughly.
Performing is an essential aspect of my life. It has made me humbler, more persistent, and more willing to follow through with unwanted tasks. The entire experience of acting has provided me with self-discipline and willpower that has changed me in a way nothing else ever could. Of two things I am sure: that I will always keep the theatre in my life, and that I will always keep in mind the lessons it has taught me. And eventually, I did get the lead role I always wanted- but not in a play. I was cast as the starring role of my
From then on, I would perform anywhere and everywhere. At Christmas, I would put on skits and sing carols for my family. When …show more content…
I believed in my ability, while recognizing the talents of others. My hopes for a lead role persisted, but I was constantly let down. Although these occurrences saddened me greatly, they taught me how to deal with disappointment. While allowing myself to hope, I also recognized the possibility that things would not turn out the way I wanted.
Participating in stage productions also helped me to realize that it is important to work hard on even the most undesirable of tasks. Occasionally, I was given roles I had no interest in; still, I put in the same amount of effort as if I were given the role I wanted. Unpleasant assignments cannot be performed half-heartedly, and complaining does nothing to expedite their conclusions. When a person makes a commitment, they must carry out their responsibilities thoroughly.
Performing is an essential aspect of my life. It has made me humbler, more persistent, and more willing to follow through with unwanted tasks. The entire experience of acting has provided me with self-discipline and willpower that has changed me in a way nothing else ever could. Of two things I am sure: that I will always keep the theatre in my life, and that I will always keep in mind the lessons it has taught me. And eventually, I did get the lead role I always wanted- but not in a play. I was cast as the starring role of my