Saving Theatre Programs My life revolves around theatre. Whether it is rehearsal, memorizing lines, building sets or fundraising it's always about theatre for me. It is stressful to balance school work and time with theatre, but I’ve never loved stress more. I know that my school has an outstanding theatre program. I have seen outstanding school plays and have been part of great shows. I look forward to going to rehearsal and theatre class everyday. Most of the time it’s the only reason why I…
on stage. There 's no room for mistakes on the stage during show time. To be able to perform live for a crowd is something I’ve dreamed of doing. I would like to be a musical theatre actress when I grow up. An actor is someone who portrays and interprets roles using speech, body motions, and other skills. A musical theatre actor specializes in acting, while also singing and dancing to music. "In this career, you must memorize lines and actions from a script and perform them in the manner of the…
Lake Dillon Theatre Company. I’m Ariel Kurtz and I am a junior at SUNY Empire State College studying Musical Theatre and Theatre Education in Manhattan. My mission in life is to change the world through art and make art accessible to everyone. I am available for the full availability for the duration of the Performance Apprenticeship. I’m interested in the Performance Apprenticeship so I can learn about what a professional Musical Theatre environment is like and to learn jobs in the theatre so I…
nightmares Theatre and performing arts have always been a huge part of my life since a very young age, and with both a mother and father as dance teachers, there was never any doubt that this would be the area I would grow to love and choose to pursue at university. My parents have always been a huge inspiration to me, and as I grew up I realised I had inherited a natural talent for performing arts from them, and unsurprisingly, for dance in particular. I regularly attend dance classes,…
Theatre is one of the more creative, opportunistic fields to choose a career in. As a theatre technician, I am aware a large portion of being successful in the theatre industry is to get your foot into the door by taking advantage of any opportunity that can showcase your skill. Like every other theatre tech, my dream job would be to be able to work production on a Broadway show. What may sound impossible for most schools does not with the New School. Located in New York City with an approach to…
“Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor,” observed James Lapine. Theatre is one of these opportunities, but how the experiences impact, contributions, and lessons are utilized lasts forever. Theatre impacted me in multifarious ways including helped me come out of my shell and empathy. Conjointly, my organizational skills, time management, character, and self expression have made transilience since I joined this activity. As a technician, I have been a stage manager, costume designer and assistant,…
perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give—the ability to influence.”. Theatre influences emotions in a person's’ heart. It can be by the costumes, lighting, music, storyline, or the characters; the ability to change someone’s perspective or emotions through acting is an extraordinary thing, The career of a musical theatre performer is an extraordinary adventure because of it’s ability to change someone’s view and emotions. The ability to…
My flexibility and open-mindedness are major assets to me in the creative process. I am willing to explore wide and opposing ideas on many topics, and do not fear controversial or touchy discussion. I strive to create theatre without preconceived notions about the finished product, and am willing to see how the creative process guides our devised piece. I also do not fear taking a directorial role in a creative piece. Though a thorough and unstructured exploration of a topic is necessary in…
When I first began participating in community theatre, I almost immediately noticed a change in myself. The first time I attended an audition, the friendly and accepting atmosphere shocked me. The openness of the theatre community was infectious. After being introverted and shy for my entire life, I suddenly found myself at ease around near strangers. Since entering the world of theatre, I have become exceedingly more confident and outspoken. This has enabled me to assume positions of leadership…
passionate about theatre. I first auditioned for the fall play of my freshman year, and though I did theatre in middle school, I was very ill formed. Consequentially, I only made hair and makeup crew for that production. However, by the winter One Act, my audition was immensely improved. In that play, The Romancers, I was cast as the lead female. At first, I was weary of how many lines I had a bit nervous about meeting the rest of the cast; all of my worries quickly went away. In my first lead…