Example Of A Narrative Essay On A Theater Teacher

Mrs. Groover was my wonderful theater teacher at Mt. Juliet Middle School. When I first entered her class it was buzzing with energy, and my heart was thumping in my chest. I was surrounded by some of the most outgoing people in the entire school, and at the time I was one of the shyest. I was immediately welcomed into this family of people that was her class by both her and her students. I began to help her out in the after school theater program as well as in class. She grew to know me and my shy nature well.
The next year Mrs. Groover appointed me to be stage manager. I was nervous, but she knew that I was ready and she trusted me to get the job done. After that musical, she was impressed by my work ethic and asked me to be the stage manager again for the next show. Of course, I agreed. As the year progressed, she saw me begin to come out of my shell.
My shyness began to fade like the setting sun. She asked me why I didn’t want to be on stage performing. My heart began to race again, like it had that first day in class. I told her that I would never do that, I was too scared. As my eighth grade year drew to a close, she called me to her classroom and asked if I wanted

to be part of the theater class at the high school. I immediately declined, the fear of performance loomed in the back of my mind.
At freshman orientation I got my schedule which listed theater as my first block class.

I was scared senseless and wanted to break down in tears. I walked to the theater room so that I would know where it was, and when I got there Mrs. Groover walked out of the room. When she saw me she could tell that something was wrong, she asked what it was. I told her about my dilemma. How I didn’t want theater, but ended up with it anyway. She told me to come and talk to her whenever I needed to, and I could tell that she believed in me enough to know that I would be able to conquer this. I thought back on the encouragement that she had given me and how she had urged me to step out of my comfort zone. I knew that was what I would have to do. I would have to push myself to overcome this

fear.
It’s due to Mrs Groover’s ability to see my potential that I am even involved in theater. She knew that I could do it and she convinced me that I could. She succeeded. I am now part of the theater department here at Mt. Juliet High School, and I’m even performing in the upcoming musical. It’s all thanks to her and the way she inspired me to step out of my comfort zone.