Recruiting For A Play

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Express and Reflect
The first time I ever auditioned for a play was when I was in sixth grade. The play was going to be Alice and Wonderland and I was nervous, eager, anxious, and excited to audition. I had no previous experience in acting, however I did have friends who actively participated in theatre and repeatedly expressed their love for theatre. So, I decided to give drama a try. When auditions started I was antsy in anticipation, waiting for my turn to audition. When it was finally my turn, I fully embraced the character I had to portray for auditions, the Red Queen. After I was finished, I was immediately asked about any prior acting experience. I simply replied, “none,” shocking the audition committee. Although I didn’t receive a role …show more content…

Those who participate in theatre are generally self-confident, as in theatre a person must be or become comfortable in front of a group of people in order to perform. Generally, a person usually lacks self-confidence when they are afraid of the mistakes they may make in front of other people. However, in theatre you are able to learn to become comfortable with yourself and the mistakes that you make, as you are able to recognize that everyone makes mistakes and that nobody is perfect. This is a result of directors encouraging their cast to experiment with their characters, which usually results in a lot of unsuccessful attempts at accents, expressions, and body movements. Taking risks in theatre and performing for an audience allows a person to trust their ideas and abilities. The confidence gained in drama applies to school, career, and life. Nevertheless, theatre allows for people to experience their slipups in an environment where blunders are accepted and encouraged. In a theatre environment a person learns to accept their mistakes and comes to terms with the fact that mistakes will forever be a part of their lives, resulting in life long

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