Theater was by far my favorite thing I did in high school. It has so many great things about it and I truly believe it is for everyone. Whether you get involved on stage or off stage you won't regret being a part of it. Read on for the 5 main reasons why you should do it!

1. The social experience

This might be kind of obvious but this is a great way to meet people and get involved! You end up spending a lot of time during play practice playing games, doing homework and talking with the rest of the cast and crew.

2. The confidence builder

A lot of people have a fear of public speaking and never really have to deal with it… until they do. It is so much easier to start getting over that fear in high school than waiting till you have a job and you have to present something really important to really important people.

3. The cast parties

Some of my favorite memories in high school were from the cast parties. I mean free food, games, and you get to stay out later than your parents normally let you. Also, all while getting to hang out with friends. What more could you ask for?

4. The people

Some of the greatest and most accepting people you will ever meet are in the theatre department. Yes, there are the attention seekers and many tend to be quite dramatic but they are also very loyal and some of the genuinely nicest people in your high school.

5. The lessons

Aside from the actual plays which typically have lessons to teach in them, you will also learn about so much more. About relying on people and trusting them. Understanding that everyone has a part to play or a leaver to pull. Learning how to follow instructions but also bring your own flair to things.

Most valuable, I think, with every character you play you learn more and more about yourself. Which, in a time where you are trying to figure out who you are, theater offers you that and so much more.