Theatre- A Movement

Ever since I was young I have gazed upon the world of theatre with adoring eyes, dazzled by the fancy lights, the glittering sets and the magic that can be created on stage. It was an untouchable fantasy to me, something created out of thin air that can take a person anywhere. Better then a book, a play brings the imagination to life, and invites the audience to be wrapped up in its subplots and flights of fancy. As a child I was in simple awe of this universe, watching from afar and never daring to step into it as a player. I had a mind-set of what theatre was, and what interested me on a stage. My knowledge of shows, actors and the craft was fairly limited.

As I grew older, I was exposed to theatre in a different way. I was plunged into a celestial pool of knowledge provided by teachers, directors and my fellow actors. I began to grasp a simple understanding of what theatre truly is and represents, theatre was more then simply a pretty face. Theatre is something people use as a demonstrative of the want, need and thirst for being heard. Theatre is above all an art of expressionism. It is telling a story for the purpose of the deeper meaning, what is truly being depicted on that stage. People have revolutionized theatre into more then story-telling and into an act of defiance, a political statement or an attempt at being heard.

Theatre has changed my life in extreme ways. I have sacrificed my social life, my health and sleep for theatre, and I feel it has changed me only for the better. I have gained the knowledge of what it truly means to emote feeling, to not play into drama and to be true to ones self. Theatre represents something different to everyone, and we are all influenced by it whether we like it or not.

Theatre is harsh, real, perfect, beautiful and magical. Theatre is a voice, a passion and a wealth of knowledge on human nature. Residing in the world of theatre has molded my personality and allowed me to form my own opinions of not just what shows I like or which actors I think should play my favorite roles, but my opinions, thoughts and ponderings on the world around. It has changed how I interact with my friends, how I see things in this world. Theatre has given me a new level of respect for people with something to say, someone with a story to tell.

Jess