College Admissions Essay: My Involvement In Theater

Dreams are truly amazing things. Much like mountains, they appear to be grand and impossible to reach the top of. I am a person who can very easily be pleased- I’m easily entertained, I’m accepting of most requests people make of me, and I’m content to eat anything for dinner as long as it doesn’t still breathe- despite this, however, I have a very large dream that I won’t rest until I accomplish it. That dream is to become an actor.

The dramatic arts have had great influence on my life and on my perspective of the world. Through this artistic expression, I can take on any persona, freeing both my mind and my heart. The understanding of people’s actions and emotions has shaped me into the young woman I am. Performance and the study of performing, I find, are enlightening, priceless, and eternal. So long as life persists, the timeless themes found in plays and works will persist.

I don’t always write letters of introductions, but when I do, it's in Composition class. Now when I think about myself I tend to think of a few things in particular. The first of them being photography and video directing/editing. Over the summer, I got a new camera, a Nikon D3200. It's fairly nice so I use it quite often. I take pictures of mainly my friends. We've gone to places like Swiss Valley just to take pictures. I've even had people ask to do photoshoots and senior pictures for them. Also, now that I have this new camera I'm starting to make movies. I own a video editing program called adobe premiere, it's very nice and fun to use. So now my friend Connor and I are trying to make movies. But we don’t exactly have a ton of time to do

Middle school was mysterious like unsolved puzzles. The mysterious part about middle school is what people think about you and why you care about everyone’s opinions. School taught me a few things other than classwork and homework. During the summer of 2017 and I used to believe that I could rely on other people who I thought were my friends. Plentiful compliments and support from my little-known acquaintances used to make to me feel better about myself. This is why I now believe that happiness is a choice that comes from you.

After exploring extracurricular activities my freshman and sophomore year, the abstract beauty of the performing arts enraptured my heart. Keeping theatre in high esteem, I anticipated and prepared for our success in exhilaration. My schedule revolved around our performances, and consequently, I eliminated any conflicts with rehearsals. To ensure the maximum potential of every one of our shows, I allocated all my spare time into productions. I once stayed at school well past 10 at night painting the stage with my director to guarantee we polished our set to perfection. The work ethic I instigated

I've never considered myself the result of a cookie cutter mold, but the older I get, the more I wonder about that. Everyone thinks they're one of a kind. Everyone thinks they're unique and quirky and special. Is there really something that makes each individual special? What could possibly make over seven billion people all unique? I grew up with all boys, and that impacts me. My childhood was chock full of biking off-road, building odd contraptions in the neighbors' shed, and burrowing the biggest snow forts we could, without regards to the Minnesota weather. When I was six years old, I started balancing neighborhood shenanigans and Softball. It became part of me, and I loved everything about it. The ring of a ball ricocheting off the ball, the feel of the ball's seams as they rolled off my fingers, and the

Before my senior year of high school, I was a very shy, closed-off individual. However, my last year I wanted to change that. The primary way I sought to do this was through participating in high school theater. If I was given $10,000 and 30 days, I, Jacob Smith, would put forth these resources towards the improvement of Roxana High School’s drama department.

When attending middle school, it is consider most students’ “awkward stage” of schooling, from their physical appearances and to the idea of becoming a young adult with a variety of choices to choice from such as their classes to the clubs or sports teams that they might want to join. For most middle school students, the idea of changing from a young elementary student, who was not given much variety in school to the idea of entering into middle school where they are learning how to become their own advocate by becoming a leader within and outside of the classroom. Within the middle school setting, all of these events of student’s life don’t happened over night. It takes time and the guidance of the teacher to help the student make connection

“Natural talent, persistence in perusing auditions and luck are prominent factors in the success of a career in theater acting” (“Theater Acting: Job Description & Amp; Career Info.” 1). Another major quality and qualification you need is confidence. Confident will get you far in this field because if you go into an audition and you have confidence it will radiate and you will stand out to the directors.

I am an ideal candidate to study theatre because of my passion for it. This passion drives me to volunteer as much time as possible to the arts ensuring I can learn as much as possible. I love the impact a piece of theatre has on the audience and when working in theatre you have the opportunity to experience first-hand the emotion you evoke in people. I want the opportunity to create something real in people, whether it is through character or a piece I have created myself. Although I have a particular interest in acting and directing, I also want to learn everything I possibly can about all aspects of the theatre.

The transition between middle school and high school can be one of the most difficult transitions for some people. What if I don’t make any friends? What if there’s no one who shares interests with me? What if there’s too much homework? These are all questions that many students, including me, probably thought of the night before the first day of high school. Luckily, the first few days weren’t as bad as I dreaded they would be, and it’s mostly because of advice that people have given me. I interviewed my parents, my peers, and Lincoln staff members to learn more about what high school could be like, and how to make it more enjoyable. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from everyone, it’s that participating in extracurricular activities and attending school events are very important to having good high school experience.

Beginning Acting was a tremendous growing and learning experience, as an addition to my final year here at Salve Regina University. The course provided me the opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and pursue a different set of skills pertaining to an actor. The exercises throughout the course allowed me to develop unique traits and qualities that actors embody. Moreover, the feedback offered by the professor was extremely beneficial as it allowed me to take into account new approaches and behavior, which may not have been explored without proper guidance. The critiques offered by the professor would later serve necessary for the following exercises. I also found it beneficial that each exercise was a continuation of the previous, but

I auditioned for two shows in the time span of 2 months, and I did not get into either one of them. First came Chicago, where all the girls were wearing leotards and dancing in their high heels. Well, at age 16 I was a tad bit too young to be cast but I still rocked my audition. And when the cast list came out, I saw that a friend of mine who was 16 had been cast. Sure, she had the

Auditioning is perhaps one of the scariest parts of theater work. However, that was not the case for me. When I first walked in the door I was ready and had confidence. Furthermore, while reading over the play that was assigned to me for auditioning,

Middle school education is often deemed a period of transition from childhood into young adulthood where social outlets and influence are of increasing importance. It is a unique age group, one that often invokes statements from adults of: “You teach in middle school? How can you do that?” It is a difficult age, one with numerous challenges for the individual as the child tries to find his or her place in the upcoming adult world. According to the National Council for the Social Studies or NCSS, almost 50% of 10 through 17 year olds are at risk for behaviors such as failure, drugs and violence (NCSS, 1991). A student’s experiences during this time will shape and mold the adult that they will become. Children spend more time in school at