In a speech at Stanford University, a renowned entrepreneur once expressed the importance of having passion. According to him, the only way to truly attain success is to love what you do and be willing to immerse yourself in learning. What motivates me are my passions and talents. The activities I enjoy most are theater and design. I had singing ability that was recognized at an early age and it was my vocal talent that ignited my passion for performance. Design, however, was not an obvious talent of mine. Visual–perception and hand– eye coordination are not my strengths, but it is my passion for design that has driven me to overcome these obstacles. At the age of nine, I began to perform with local theater groups. Since then, I have been able to pursue my passion at different levels. I am lucky to be a performer at my high school drama society, with Narrows Community Theater, and Off-Broadway with Keen Company. Drama has taught me life skills applicable to all situations. I understand how to communicate clearly– to articulate my ideas and address an audience. I’ve also been able to merge different kinds of cognition. I can see the big picture– the production as a whole, as well as the tiny details that make it possible. …show more content…
When I was in Les Miserables, the songs flowed from every pore in my body. I felt the need to absorb the entire play; it was not enough just to learn the lines and choreography. I had to know the meaning behind each lyric– the colloquialisms of the 19th century as well as the people referenced in each song. Performing is a more evocative experience when I can actualize and embody the life truths of a particular time and place. It’s 1904, and Clovis Sagot, my current persona, sits upon a bar stool at the Lapin Agile in Parisian bohemia. Bohemia I say; a life truth ever present then and forever going