Introduction To Theatre Analysis

At the beginning of the play process, I did not know that actors could control what they do. I thought that the actors were limited only to what the directors and stage manager said. This is because at the beginning of the process, we spent hours discussing blocking before even trying a table read or run through. However, after Professor Ramon saw our first rehearsal and asked me why I wasn’t acting, I learned that the actors can take control of the script and portray the characters with their interpretation if it does not conflict with the playwright or the director’s vision. When I discovered this dynamic, I transformed from a quiet actress who just sat, delivered lines, and took instructions to a progressive critic of the blocking, human

However, once I got to the Ferris wheel, I got motion sickness and wanted everyone I knew to be on top with me. Getting exposed to theatre from professionals made my overall mood sad. First, I was depressed and concerned about the future generations in my community because I realized how public schools do not stress the importance of fine arts unless they want the band to generate money for them. During my experience in middle school, I was blessed to have a teacher in my gifted program who was an aspiring actress and got me involved in the drama club and school plays. In high school, I was in a theatre class but I would always get commended for whatever I did. Not having someone with the proper training to critic me played a negative role in developing my performance potential. During the end of my senior year, I directed and acted in our final class nigh show for my duty as my class president. To the community, it was an excellent turnout and entertaining. However, if I could do it over again with the training, criticism, and corrections that I have received this semester, I know that it would have been better and more professional looking. I worry because I know that there are so many underprivileged children who are talented with no guidance. Just because they do not have the right guidance and are not be strong in particular subjects, they go with the notion that “college isn’t for everybody” and stop their education after high school. I am glad that Professor Ramon influenced me to become a theatre minor because after I feel like I have gotten enough experience, I want to host a camp in my community for children who are interested in acting. My goal is to influence a group of talented students who have gave up on going to college to strive to receive a Bachelor’s