Through my freshmen year of college and already venturing out into the field. As a performance major, it’s a bit of a bummer to not be paid in an actual performance but this summer I’m interning at a local theatre company – not for money – while also stage managing a production of Be More Chill – which is for money! But that’s not the only reason I’m excited to be a part of this production; not only do I get to hang out with all of my friends – and not to mention it’s waaaay better than any retail or fast food job – but every song in this show is such. A. Bop. It is a fantastically unique score with fantastic vocal talent – which I’m happy to say our cast shares!
In between shifts and rehearsals I’ve also had plenty of time to work on personal projects including several scripts and research for an upcoming role this fall when I return to school. I’ll be playing Cecilia Payne and have been researching not only her and her work but I’ve been teaching myself some extra astrophysics in an effort to keep up with the lingo present in the script.
I’ve discovered that it is so extremely important to be not only informed but present in the field while doing some post-grad planning. Knowing the locals is different than locals knowing you. I’ve found you should always get out in your community and show your face whether it’s auditioning, volunteering, or just going to see shows! The more you expose yourself, the more you’ll learn – I’ve been learning a TON as a stage manager in both fields of directing and acting. In the world of theatre, everything truly is connected.