moment I live for, the split second between when the lights go up and when I begin speaking. For many, this situation would be a terrible nightmare, but for me, I simply cannot get enough. My desire to be moved and my love of learning draw me to the theater. Theater is my passion, regardless of whether I am acting, dancing, attending workshops and sacrificing in time of rehearsals because it is the actor's responsibility to make a performance as true and as honest as possible. The knowledge and experience necessary to portray other than yourself is endless. Since I cannot experience everything the world has to offer, and I certainly cannot go back in time to experience the past, I must draw not only upon my own experiences but …show more content…
The study of theater offers many intellectual challenges. It is so much more than simply memorizing lines, putting on a costume, and then stepping into a scene. As an actor, I must understand the past, interpret the present and envision the future so that I am able to effectively portray a character in the appropriate setting. To develop this understanding, I must study the history, culture, art, language, and political and social issues of various periods in time - past and present. As an actor, I must also develop the analytical skills which enable me to approach the development of a character from a variety of perspectives. I must then make a mark on the audience and my fellow actors, thus requiring the study of speech and communication. It does not end there; the ultimate challenge in acting is to transform all that I have studied and all that I have developed into a performance which will touch the minds, hearts and souls of those sitting in the audience. To do this, I must have an understanding of the human emotions in response to a variety of social issues and events. The study of theater is the ultimate interdisciplinary …show more content…
George is a kind of person who doesn’t have Direction in Life, Smoker, Always Drinking Liquor, and Mysterious Person. Without knowledge about the story of “Oyayi ng Tanod sa Aplaya” I would not have understood the difference between my real character and my role as George. But then again, I need to continue practicing my role. In 2 years of performing the role of George, it is a great achievement for me, this break given me a trademark as a theater actor. And I ‘am very thankful to my Co-actors and Directors who helps me to portray my role effectively. My job as an actor requires a deep understanding of human nature as well as a character's individual habits. There is a tiny fraction of every character I portray inside me, and part of what I must do to make the performance truthful is find that piece of my heart and amplify it. Drama is an art form in which I am the medium used to express a part of the human spirit. Without this art form, the world, as well as my own, understanding of other people and places would be less developed than it is today. For me, the study of theater is much more than a curriculum of study. My study of theater