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Through my many years of school, kindergarten through high school, I have had countless numbers of people and experiences that have shaped me into the young woman I am today. My most recent experience that has taught me so much about myself and life is my first theater experience, UIL one act play. For years and years my parents encouraged me to try out for one-act play. They believed I would be a natural since I previously enjoyed public speaking contests. Because of my involvement in so many other extra-curricular activities, there always seemed to be a conflict that gave me a good excuse not to try out for the play.
I sort of landed in acting because my sister was already doing it, so I just
Yearly, we have a college musical production that I always willingly take part in. Previously, I played the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland, I played Blousey Brown in Bugsy Malone and most recently played Lonny in Rock of Ages. This was the most challenging experience for me as my character was the narrator of the piece so it was my job to ensure the show ran smoothly as I had to amend any mistakes. By being involved within clubs at school has enabled me to enhance my skills in particular areas like singing, musical theatre and varied styles of dance. I have also been involved within amateur productions outside of school such as playing the character of Susan in the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.
I will be performing in my fourth school play this upcoming spring, and will have my third choral concert. I’ve been an active part of Writer’s
A REASON to ENTERTAIN What inspired you to become an actor? When I was in fifth grade, my elementary teacher, Al Pichler, (who was in his
I have taken part in the badminton, climbing and rounders clubs in school; out of school I have learnt tap dancing for 2 years and completed grade 5 modern at Silhouette Studios, I have played the piano for 4 years and the flute for 2 years. In addition, I also like cooking in my spare time, to challenge myself to try something new, and reading to further enrich my knowledge. I like to be involved in different opportunities in and out of school, for example I was in the Jersey College for Girls Preparatory school choir which were involved in the Eisteddfod for many consecutive years, I danced in ‘A Night at the Movies’ a show for Silhouette Studios, I performed in ‘The Wind in the Willows’ drama production for Drama Lab, I was in the JCG Prep orchestra and I took part in their house music from 2008-2011 for piano, singing and
Students acquire training in building a strong basis in the performing craft and then getting to know how to follow those talents in the front of a digital camera, ultimately assembling an appearing reel of brief movies and scenes that they'll be capable of use in locating work. If students are interested in obtaining an education in acting for film, they are going to ended with their destination. Students who are interested in full time commitment might determine the four week or eight week acting for film workshop a fantastic introduction while those unable to make full time commitment should look into twelve week evening workshop. In this way, the new York film academy performing school is committed to providing students the right program or workshop to fit their particular needs. The musical theater programs at New York Film Academy’s performing arts school have been designed to attract students with various levels of previous experience.
Acting has always been more than just a passion for me. It is a powerful medium through which I aspire to inspire and make a positive impact on others' lives. The KB Delta Scholarship holds immense significance for me as it not only provides financial assistance but also recognizes the potential of aspiring young people to create change. Acting possesses a unique ability to touch hearts, challenge perspectives, and ignite empathy. As an actor, I aim to use my craft to tell stories that resonate with audiences, spark conversations, and provoke thought.
If you want to become an actor you need to keep your faith, but not only that, you need to do what it takes to become your dream. Take those acting lessons, speech lessons or improve your body or appearance. Learn how to walk, talk, act and look like an actor or actress and that is what you will
I, along with hundreds and thousands of undergraduate musical theatre applicants, stare blankly at a prompt questioning why I have decided to pursue Musical Theatre performance. I may easily choose the route to pour out my boundless passion into a five hundred word essay, only to be shuffled along with the thousands of other monotonous essays that I’m assured file through the records of XYZ’s college admission offices. Simply put, many people believe that studying the art of Musical Theatre Performance is not a practical profession, and that aspiring pupils are so blinded by their dreams that they will not be acquiring real life skills. Luckily, I had a theatre professor at a Musical Theatre Institute in New York City bestow an impactful statement
Based on what I want to accomplish in my life, I decided that theatre would be the best route. I want to learn more about the world and be happy. I want to be in a field that is challenging and fun. I know I will learn the most valuable things from a theatre BFA, then with a science degree.
Imagine you are an actor arriving at an audition. You enter a waiting room and see all these people who talk like you, look like you, and are auditioning for the same part as you. Would you still have what it takes to show someone how you are different? Theatre has been apart of education in schools since 1965. It has helped guide people and it has given the world great entertainers.
It’s the best way of learning.” St3: “I believe drama is very educative in general, I really enjoy participating drama activities…” St7: “We can learn a lot during drama activities, they are highly social and cultural activities.” On the other hand, according to some students drama activities are also challenging, tiring and boring. It appears that, some students are not comfortable with acting, creating an imaginative character or a situation. Although they believe that drama activities are fun and enjoyable, the process of dramatizing makes some students to feel lost and confused: St9: “Drama activities are not easy of course, sometimes I feel lost, but generally speaking, I enjoy in drama activities.”
For the past couple of year, acting is all I have know to do and it is something that I enjoy to do even though I do not get paid to do it. When acting, I do not have to be myself, but I am the character and when I am on a stage I do not get afraid or nervous because the people will not judge me. Some people will say that going into an acting major is not a smart decision because it's hard to get a job with it, but I'm willing to work hard and do
However, theater is much more than an elective or an “easy A”, theater is something that will stick with you for the rest of your
