I have not performed on a stage in years. In my high school career, Romeo & Juliet was my first school production (not counting our class-produced performance of The Good Soul of Szechuan) and from it I have garnered experiences and knowledge that I never would have otherwise.
I had studied IB Theatre at higher level for over a year, participated in numerous workshops from a variety of people, but I had never had an opportunity in which to make use of what I learned. My role as Lady Capulet and just being a part of the Romeo & Juliet cast gave me a chance to change that.
I never knew how exhilarating it was to perform. I had never even imagined it. However, the feeling I experienced once I completed the play was astounding. I don't think that I have ever felt such a sense of accomplishment. The other more experienced members of the cast tell me that they have never been so close after a play before, and I don't doubt it - the sense of camaraderie and trust that we built up is amazing. I have gotten to know people I could never have known without this experience.
And I am grateful.
I had studied IB Theatre at higher level for over a year, participated in numerous workshops from a variety of people, but I had never had an opportunity in which to make use of what I learned. My role as Lady Capulet and just being a part of the Romeo & Juliet cast gave me a chance to change that.
I never knew how exhilarating it was to perform. I had never even imagined it. However, the feeling I experienced once I completed the play was astounding. I don't think that I have ever felt such a sense of accomplishment. The other more experienced members of the cast tell me that they have never been so close after a play before, and I don't doubt it - the sense of camaraderie and trust that we built up is amazing. I have gotten to know people I could never have known without this experience.
And I am grateful.
I had always thought of myself as a girl that lacks commitment. I have countless personal projects I had started but never completed. However, I've learned from Romeo & Juliet that I thought wrong. If I put my heart into it and have people supporting me, and if I make the time to try, I can accomplish amazing things. I can persevere and complete something. I can finish a project and make something great.
I have learned so much about myself and just creativity and cooperation in general.
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