There’s one thing that I've always been interested in. I hope to make a career out of it, and so far eveyone has supported me in doing so: my love for the performing arts. Whether it be acting or singing, there is this thrill of being on stage that is hard to explain at times. It’s like my high, really. Being under the lights and out in front of all those people might make some, or most, people nervous, but I can hardly wait till that curtain parts on opening night. The rehearsals are hectic up until the day before the first show, but it’s really all worth it in the end. Hundreds of people giving you a standing ovation after your solo song or dramatic entrance is the best reward that an actress can get.
The week before the show, mostly well known as “Hell Week,” takes an immense amount of time, energy, and patience. Practicing last minute dance routines, or that one tricky scene; Going through costume changes and hair and makeup fixes; The crew getting their cues for lighting and set changes; The loss of props, tripping in the dark backstage, being as quiet as possible in the wings. A lot of work goes into a show, and Hell Week, with all the time and practice and hard work involved in it, all leads up to one thing: opening night.
Opening night is in my opinion the best night there is, show wise or other. When that curtain opens, and the lights are bright and hot, and the house is full, just a vast space filled with people staring up at you, hanging onto your every word, laughing and applauding and smiling. You’re making a difference in someone’s life that day. No matter how small it is. Maybe they were having a bad day, so you gave them a few laughs. Maybe they can relate to the drama on stage.
There are a hundred different reasons why people go to see a play. And you’re one of the people that make it all happen.
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sammm your an amazing actress and singer this is really good it shows how you work really hard to be able to act and how hard it is to work for the shows. i really really do think that one day you are gonna be playing christine in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! no lie! i lovee you <3
YAYYYYYYYYYY i love this so much! you finally finished it too lol
but YAY sammo this is really good!! you are an amazing actress and singer and just like M said, this shows how hard you really work for your shows. love youuu boo <33
Nice job, particularly crafting the structure of this piece in order to heighten its emotional intensity. Well done!
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