Have you ever done theaters?

[arunima25]

When in High school, I was a part of a play done by our school for our annual day function. It was the last year of school and my first time exposure to any acting. I was good at sports and debate. I had been a part of those events, but it was the first time that my English teacher selected me for this protagonist role. I was very nervous and conscious at the beginning. But slowly with practice, I got better each day. The play was well received by everyone and I got lots of compliments. I felt confident.
Later, I joined the theater group of my college and participated in a few plays including the street play. I acted as well as wrote scripts, dialogues and songs..I enjoyed it a lot.
How about you? Share your story?

 

[Sanjeev]

No, I have not done it. I don't have a good acting skills. Also, I was nervous to appear on the stage. I never could get that fear out of myself when I was in school. I always wanted to do theatre at least in school and college.

 

[arunima25]

No, I have not done it. I don't have a good acting skills. Also, I was nervous to appear on the stage. I never could get that fear out of myself when I was in school. I always wanted to do theatre at least in school and college.

I have stage fright too. Well, I don't know if one can call that a stage fright. I was active in debates and got many prizes there. And now in my profession, I keep conducting workshops for teachers, parents and even corporates. But still after years of practice, I still feel nervousness and butterflies in stomach. I can hear my heart pounding.But after a minute, I get comfortable and I really deliver well. I always get compliments. I try making it interactive with the audience. A little chit chat helps me feel comfortable.

 

[eLdavis]

During my school days, and even in church, i acted in a few dramas but that was pretty much it, i never officially joined any theater group.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

I have stage fright too. Well, I don't know if one can call that a stage fright. I was active in debates and got many prizes there. And now in my profession, I keep conducting workshops for teachers, parents and even corporates. But still after years of practice, I still feel nervousness and butterflies in stomach. I can hear my heart pounding.But after a minute, I get comfortable and I really deliver well. I always get compliments. I try making it interactive with the audience. A little chit chat helps me feel comfortable.

I completely relate with what you mentioned. It is never really easy to get away with that but with time you can manage it better. Theater is very challenging but when you put your heart to it, it can be very rewarding.

 

[arunima25]

I completely relate with what you mentioned. It is never really easy to get away with that but with time you can manage it better. Theater is very challenging but when you put your heart to it, it can be very rewarding.

Yes, and I think a bit or anxiety and stage fright despite years of experience and exposure is healthy one. And it is good. Because you never get overconfident and take things for granted. You still go fully prepared to put your best out there.
Theater is rewarding. It helps not only building the confidence but also team spirit as you work with a group of creative people and you learn to respect each one's effort, creativity and personal space. You learn a lot from each other.

 

[Ginger]

I never even thought about it and was never interested in theaters or any sort of acting and was actually quite shy and even now I don't feel comfortable when I need to do something in front of a large gathering.

 

[arunima25]

@Ginger. I am actually not a very extrovert or social butterfly kind of person. Many feel that I am shy or at least keep a very low profile in public. But I enjoyed the theaters once I joined it shedding my inhibitions. I have participated in many public speaking competitions in my School and college. Though shy and having stage fright, I did really well and even won many. My profession requires me to speak frequently to gatherings( not too big). I still feel that jitters when I start for couple of minutes. But then I get comfortable and enjoy it.

 

[Ginger]

@Ginger. I am actually not a very extrovert or social butterfly kind of person. Many feel that I am shy or at least keep a very low profile in public. But I enjoyed the theaters once I joined it shedding my inhibitions. I have participated in many public speaking competitions in my School and college. Though shy and having stage fright, I did really well and even won many. My profession requires me to speak frequently to gatherings( not too big). I still feel that jitters when I start for couple of minutes. But then I get comfortable and enjoy it.

Lol, Good to see you doing well even though you are also little afraid of speaking in front of public gathering. I guess at the end of the day experience matters and with time you do feel good about doing things that you are afraid of

 

[Herman Munster]

I would love to get into theatre training. I had the opportunity but it was a bit expensive at the time.

I wrote and performed a play for a school concert once with the help of a teacher who helped me write it.