The curtains ripple with the collective breath of the audience as I stand behind them, the small draping of velvet the only barrier between me and them. It is opening night the combination of first-run jitters and the lingering hype of the before show cast rituals accentuating every emotion. This is the moment I had been waiting for, my last play in high school, with me as one of the lead roles. "Good Evening and welcome..." my director's voice fills my ears, the time had come. By the time the message is over an eerie hush has fallen over the crowd, the ability to hear even a pin drop a major possibility. The velvet rippling as it rises, the momentary blindness brought by the lights hitting my face. This moment has been repeated many times over the years, by many people, from young children to professional Broadway actors, but it feels as if my experience stands alone.
I have always had a distinct love of the arts, beginning at an early age singing in the children's choir at my church. I would have to blame this on my mother, who inspired me to perform, by performing herself. It was my talent for acting however that caused me to continue. I won't boastfully state that I was the best actor in the world, or even in my city for that matter, but it was my memory that allowed me to excel. Directors could give me the largest part in the play and have no fears about me accomplishing the task of memorizing every line. The memorization of these lines further sharpened my innate ability, putting it into a kind of overdrive. The process also allowed me to sate my passion for reading. This gave rise to a drive for intellectual achievement.
My social skills received no small boost either. Acting showed me how to interact with all types of people. Giving me the ability to adapt and structure my behavior to a wide variety of situations. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life, and backgrounds. Not only giving me experience for working with people in an intellectual setting, but in every situation for the rest of my life.
Acting has given me a drive to shoot for what I want to achieve, and to stop at nothing to achieve it, the strength and tools for balancing a multi-faceted lifestyle, and a passion for excellence.
I have always had a distinct love of the arts, beginning at an early age singing in the children's choir at my church. I would have to blame this on my mother, who inspired me to perform, by performing herself. It was my talent for acting however that caused me to continue. I won't boastfully state that I was the best actor in the world, or even in my city for that matter, but it was my memory that allowed me to excel. Directors could give me the largest part in the play and have no fears about me accomplishing the task of memorizing every line. The memorization of these lines further sharpened my innate ability, putting it into a kind of overdrive. The process also allowed me to sate my passion for reading. This gave rise to a drive for intellectual achievement.
My social skills received no small boost either. Acting showed me how to interact with all types of people. Giving me the ability to adapt and structure my behavior to a wide variety of situations. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life, and backgrounds. Not only giving me experience for working with people in an intellectual setting, but in every situation for the rest of my life.
Acting has given me a drive to shoot for what I want to achieve, and to stop at nothing to achieve it, the strength and tools for balancing a multi-faceted lifestyle, and a passion for excellence.