Carnegie Mellon advertises its School of Drama as a “playground”, which stuck in my mind well throughout my college search process. After working with peers to produce plays in my high school courses, I hoped to find a college program which encouraged student level performances. Carnegie Mellon’s week dedicated to the playground festival further enforced that it is a strenuous and passionate undergraduate program. Their dedication towards defining individuality greatly appealed to my introverted personality, as I thrive in environments where I am recognized for my personal strengths. In order to become a strong performer and further acquire knowledge about the theatre industry, I understand that Carnegie Mellon’s unique conservatory training …show more content…
Years ago, my theatre classes contained overfill students who did not truly care about acting or technical careers, and therefore my course requirements fulfilled the bare minimum regarding fundamental skills and practices. While I have learned different techniques throughout monologue training or from directing scenes, I further wish to push myself in a rigorous environment that cares about my education. As a senior, my school’s courses do not criticize my acting in a manner which helps me move forward, and instructors focus more on the younger students who will be in shows for several years. I have not received individual attention for several years, as I now work with younger classmates to help them with my knowledge. Even though I know I positively impact other performers, I wish to have a place where I can experiment with different acting styles and receive effective feedback. When immersed in a setting where I play the small fish, I grow motivated to push myself and reach out to professionals for advice. Therefore, by working with highly experienced professors and students, I can directly observe and learn from them, even when not in a classroom