Theater Final Reflection

Theater Final Reflection While I was in eighth grade and picking classes for my freshman year, I decided to take theater 1 since I had performed in almost every play, musical, and public speaking event offered at the middle school. I had enjoyed these activities, but I understood that due to my dance schedule and homework load with AP and honors classes, I would not have time to continue these performances with the school. Since I had enjoyed participating in these performances, I still wanted to be able to take part in theater in some way. I decided to take theater 1 since I had thought that it could be a fun way to still experience theater without having to add to my already busy schedule. I had expected to simply perform a few monologues and maybe some short scenes, but I did not expect to find a place that opens your eyes and allows you to break out of your shell. I took fashion 1 last semester and enjoyed it. It was fun to learn how to sew and how different patterns and colors impact the perception of your body shape, but that was all there was to the class. I just sat by myself sewing while everyone else sat …show more content…
I don’t know if I can trust them to do their work or if they’ll accept me. I have been able to become more comfortable with trusting others in theater 1. One reason I may hold myself back is worry that my group members will not go full out, causing me to look strange. There is a mutual trust in this class that it is okay if you look like an idiot, because we all look like idiots. We know that we are in this together and all want to put on a good performance and watch our peers perform well. If I feel uncomfortable or feel that I look weird, I understand that my classmates won’t judge me. I also don’t judge them. Everyone is unique and we are all growing to become better actors. We support others on their journey since we are on the same one. The theater is a place of trust and teamwork, not