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On Wednesday, January 13th, I performed on stage for the first time. As someone who
takes part in so many activities, it’s extremely difficult to find the time to be a part of any production. For me, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try acting through the Senior Play Project.
Auditions (试镜) came first. They weren’t particularly difficult, more to see who may be a
better fit for certain roles. We were told our roles in the various plays, and started to work immediately.
I was unsure of how I was as an actor, and I had to learn a lot fast: actions, my place in the story, my reactions, and countless other small details... As I began to improve as an actor, I was able to understand my characters better.
My first character is a man named Roger who is a senior advisor to a presidential candidate in a play called “The Spot.” He’s a short-tempered guy who says what he wants and takes what he wants to assist his candidate in today’s tough political races. He’s on the set of The Spot, an advertisement for the candidate, to make sure everything runs smoothly and that any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
While I had really interesting characters, and the plays were funny and such a great experience to act in, I really love the Senior Play Project for the people. I worked with 12 other seniors who not only loved what they were doing, but offered help and advice throughout my entire learning process.
Between the lights, sounds, costume and makeup, and plenty more, theatre is a team sport just like basketball or baseball. There are no small parts; there is no one who isn’t needed. I’ve learned to appreciate live theatre, and the effort that every person in the show,