In my primitive years, I ventured to dabble in every form of art: painting, music, dance, acting. High school is what compelled me to immerse myself in theatre. Through the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, I acquired a deep appreciation for theatre. Before entering the academy I had misconception that acting was the art of deception, yet in the passing of four years dedicated to theatre I acquired the knowledge that theatre mirrors real life and theatre, explicitly acting, is about uncovering universal truths. In all characters, even in the most far-fetched, bizarre plots, there is a feeling that the playwright wants to bring to the audience. Wether it be happiness, shock, fear, pain. I have learned that the best acting is the one that tells the audience member “I’ve been there too” or perhaps, “You are not alone.” That is why dedicating my four years to this performing art, has been far more than simply an extracurricular, but a mission. I seek to make people escape their hectic lives for a moment and laugh, cry, in the dramatic pieces, and of course clap, so that for a moment they might celebrate what it is to be alive. …show more content…
Though I would not say I have conquered my stage fright. I would say that I now realize stage fright is not something to be conquered. By fully immersing myself on the stage, I realize the nervousness I feel before performing, is important. It reminds me that I am alive, and breathing and most importantly that I care about the task at hand. Theatre taught me to use that in all things passion is the driving force. I learned that if I care about the words that I say people will too; leadership has so much to do with inspiring your