Essay On Musical Theater Admission

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I sit staring at a blank screen, wondering how I can put the essence of me into a few brief words. I can offer the standard response, “Hi I am Abby Burns. I am a senior at Wahlert High School in Dubuque Iowa, and I am passionate about my faith, family, friends, and musical theater.” However, there is so much more. More than what can be captured in this essay is my desire for holistic success in every aspect of my life, and I see Texas State as helping me achieve that desire.
Music has been a constant source of confidence from a young age, and I have received recognition for my talent I worked hard to achieve. From chorus member parts to earning principal roles in a high school environment, to being cast in a 4-person musical that qualified for a main stage spot at The International Thespian Festival. The root of theater, the sheer love of performing, sometimes gets lost amidst the competitive atmosphere. Ultimately, I'm pursuing …show more content…

The person I dream of becoming in the future is someone who always put the people in their life first, and themselves second. My growing interest in pursuing a career in musical theater conflicts with this idea of self-giving love, but that does not slow me down from wanting to pursue it. I am strong, independent, and confident. Social standards, whether it be in the competitive musical theater environment or just life, in general, will always tell me to give up, and put myself first; however, I know the only way I will make myself happy is if I make other people happy. In fact, that is why I fell in love with musical theater in the first place. I love the sense of escapism I can give to other people. I love taking the audience away from themselves even if it is only for two hours. I know Texas State will help me cultivate my love for musical theater, and I know it will accept and support me while I accept and support

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