My Love Affair With Theater
Start writing a post
Entertainment

My Love Affair With Theater

For better or worse, I have a dangerous love affair with theater. And I wouldn't trade it for the whole world.

55
My Love Affair With Theater
https://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2017/10/07/636429487610720598-299425145_wdsefdghjkl.jpg

It began a while ago, when I was but a wee babe. My parents decided that the best way to get me to be quiet was to put me somewhere else. They signed me up for acting class over the summer, and I was cast in my first production. Boy, was I proud to be a real, onstage actor! I was hooked. They didn't know it at the time, but my parents had started a dangerous addiction.

Middle school reignited my passions as friends convinced me to audition for the school play. For the next three years, I spent hours after school, learning not just my lines, but how to act and behave in a theatrical setting. Slowly, my friend introduced me to the technical side of theater, and I began to see two sides to theater.

High school saw the switch from acting to tech, and I quickly learned the basics of lighting. Sophomore year, and I became lighting chief. I climbed the ranks and learned more than I could ever believe. By senior year, I had an epiphany: I was going to major in theater in college.

College found me acting again, but I never gave up my dreams of technical mastery. By day, I worked on my lines and blocking. At night, I worked with the light techs for hours, hanging lights and learning how to design. My classes pushed me to learn, grow, and discover, and I found I never tired of it.

Over the summer, I pushed myself by working for a theater on my own as a stage manager. Every day, I was exhausted and worn out. And I found that no matter what happened, or how I felt, I never hated it. In fact, I was constantly at peace and relieved to know that I was where I needed to be.

Theater isn't conventional. It leaves you drained. It keeps you up at all hours and forces you to push yourself beyond the point of fatigue. It makes you angry. It makes you sad. It's the air under your wings and it's the weights at your feet.

At the end of the day, theater is something beyond what you see on stage; the performance is only a fraction of the experience. For better or worse, I have a dangerous love affair with theater that has ruined and continually ruins my life.

And I wouldn't trade it for the whole world.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

71327
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

133432
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments