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Written by Jesus Contreras
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Monday, 28 July 2008 14:18 |
…because I love this work. It’s the one time I can say that I am doing something that does not feel like work. The hours spent rehearsing a play, loading in a show, building a set, or doing the performances are some of the best hours of my week.
…because there is not one aspect of the process that I do not find interesting, engaging, or rewarding. I have had the chance to stage manage, assistant direct, and act. Hell, even working the door at auditions is a great time.
…because of the possibilities. Be it in the work that is done, or the effect the work can have on people the possibilities are limitless. You can be anything, anywhere, at any time in history. You can create worlds that do not even exist. If done well, you can connect with other people and entertain them, make them laugh or cry.
…because it makes me want to be better. Theatre has given me purpose. I’m still a huge work in progress, but at least now I have a blueprint. I have something to work for, something to work towards. I wondered when people would say, I was doing x, y, or z when and then it clicked and I realized that I wanted to do this forever. For me that happened in theatre.
…because of the people. Without question, the most important why of theatre for me are the people. I have met some of the most, talented, hardworking, and intelligent people I know in my life over the past year. I’ve met some great acquaintances that I hope to foster into great friendships.
I have been involved in theatre for a little less than a year. To date is has been the greatest little less than a year of my life.
That’s Why Theatre.
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