Any person, especially one who has recently graduated high school, might have this preconceived notion of what theatre is. Theatre is that thing that all the super-hyper music kids do and they're all weird and hangout with each other. But that's just not true! ...(mostly). Theatre is a wonderful, bond building, leadership skill growing, self-realization process that everyone should do at least once in their lives, and here are the 10 reasons why everyone should do theatre at least once.

1. It's a great exercise in public speaking

Yes, when you perform in theatre, then you typically have to speak on a stage. That might be daunting, but once you've done it once, you'll more than likely fall in love with it. It's kind of like riding a roller coaster, once you do it, you'll never want to stop doing it.

2. You learn a lot about yourself

Now, this might also sound a little scary, but honestly, it's one of the best parts of theatre. By playing someone else, then you get to really understand how a person thinks and acts, and in doing so you can get to understand yourself even better.

3. You get to play with your imagination

So, counter to #2, is this one. You get to basically play pretend, and unless the show you're doing is a comedy, no one's going to be laughing at you! You could get to play a knight, a king, a business person, a queen, a child, anyone really!

4. You learn self-reliance

You'll come to understand the meaning of "off-book day," and the terror that comes with it when you do theatre. This ever looming deadline helps teach you a lot of self-reliance and memorization skills as well!

5. You'll learn how to work in a team

Many shows will require you to work with other actors. The connection you make with the other actors is what will really sell the show, and in doing so, will help you build teamwork skills.

6. You'll understand how to follow directions well

When you're acting in a show, then typically you will need to follow the directions of a director of some kind. The director can be really hands-on or really hands-off, but either way, your job as the actor is to fulfill the wishes of the director.

7. You'll make tons of friends

The group of actors you work with, no matter how big or small, will end up becoming some of your most cherished friends. Once you've done a show together you've, in a sense, been through hell and back together with that group of people, and you'll be closer and better for it.

#8 You'll have fun

9 Did I mention, you'll have fun

10. Most importantly, YOU'LL HAVE FUN