theater high

I’ve been on this theater high for a while now. After going to Ashland this summer for the Shakespeare Festival, I felt strangely drawn to acting, but never thought I’d be able to do it (no experience, stage fright, horrible at memorization). But, sometimes you surprise yourself. “On Tidy Endings” came my way and taught me a lot of things, showing me how enjoyable and profound theater is. Yesterday we drove to Berkeley to watch “The Bacchae” and I realized that I’m starting to watch a lot closer at everyone’s performances, studying them and picking up things that may come in handy later. I only wish I had started doing theater earlier. Last night was our first read thru of Iphigenia 2.0. I thought I did alright for the little amount of reading I did, but became frustrated at the fact that there aren’t many lines and I don’t know how to create a more distinct character. It made me more and more frustrated until Tim helped me to realize the importance of the chorus, no matter what lines there are. Of course, some lines of the chorus mean a lot (such as soldier parts), but even if I don’t get a speaking role, my role can still be meaningful and play a significant part. And I realized that even if I don’t get a speaking part, there is still so much that I can learn. Mei Ann is having us do all kinds of activities and assignments, like actors journals, dancing, watching other characters. I think I am going to thoroughly enjoy this and learn so much. Can I just do theater and have no more classes please?!