What Theater Means To Me
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What Theater Means To Me

"It was only in the theater that I lived." -Oscar Wilde

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What Theater Means To Me
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A lot of people consider theatre to be something to do for fun, or only think of lame script readings. But the truth is that it is so much more than that. I can't put into words how much theatre means to me. The art, the people involved, and the way of creating something beautiful out of nothing is something that wows me every single day.

Growing up, musicals were always my jam. And every time I saw a show, there was something so magical and intriguing about it. And that feeling has only gotten stronger. I could watch the same musical over and over again on repeat, and never get tired of it. I could read script after script, and always find new ways to approach it. There are so many aspects to this beautiful form of art, that I truly don't believe it will ever die.

The people I have met through theatre have absolutely changed my life and my viewpoint on the world. At the time that I felt most lost and depressed in high school, theatre stepped back into my life. Performing on the stage is when my heart is most content, and I pray that feeling never goes away. I have enough love for it to embrace it forever.

To me, theatre is like coming inside from a hot summer day, and drinking an entire glass of ice water. Every time I am involved in a show, I feel so refreshed and satisfied. Theatre means so much to me, that I am constantly willing and ready to learn everything about it. Studying it in college has only expanded my knowledge and my interest.

My whole life was about acting and singing in shows. But college broadened my horizons to try the tech side of things. I have so much respect for every little detail that turns a show into gold. There is so much more work than people know in putting a show together.

Theatre has always been underrated. Many can't see the lives it impacts just by being there for them when they need it most. Gathering a big audience of people together to witness a story and get away from their stressful lives is what makes me smile most.

Theatre has overwhelmingly changed my life. I plan to pursue it forever, but if that doesn't happen, I will forever be content knowing that it made me mature into somebody that I am incredibly proud of. Just knowing that I am giving something such a huge piece of my heart makes feel like I am doing something right.

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