Theatre Monologue

I’ve always enjoyed pretending to be someone I’m not. When I was younger, I wasn’t confident; I was afraid to be myself, so I used acting as an escape. Since the sixth grade, I’ve been heavily involved with my school’s various drama clubs and their productions. I was always happy to be on the stage; it never mattered to me if I was the lead or in the chorus as long as I was able to participate. Over the years, theatre has played a large role in shaping who I am today. Due to the encouragement of my older sister, I joined my middle school’s drama club during my sixth grade year. It scared me to audition; it was terrifying to be in front of a crowd for the first time. As we began to rehearse, however, the fear started to ease. Knowing that I

Each year, we would put on a short, one-act play that featured an ensemble cast. Our director allowed us cast members to take control of our scenes, figuring out our own costumes, props, and set pieces. This degree of autonomy allowed me to look deeper into my roles and flesh them out in a way that I never had before. I had to make my own choices instead of just letting my director take control of the whole scene, as she was mainly there to guide us. As a result, I was forced to become confident in my decision making. At the same time, I started volunteering with the middle school musical; I helped manage the stage crew, teaching younger kids how to be a part of a show and how to run scene changes efficiently. I tried to show them the joy of being in a production; it was fun to help foster a love for the stage in others by sharing my passion with them. With many years of experience underneath my belt, I was able translate these skills into my role as assistant stage manager for the high school musical; I was ready to step up and be a leader. I definitely learned to be bolder and more assertive due to my experience on the stage, as a manager or as an