Theatrical Application For Theatrical Work - 1658 Words

Matthew Graber 12/2/14 ENGL 101, ENR Instructor: Kelly Taylor Theatrical Application What do you think of when you hear the word â€Å"theater†? You might immediately think of Shakespeare, you might think of actors, singers and dancers, or you may even think of a movie theatre. Whatever it is that may come to mind, you might not realize the beneficial impact that participation in theatrical programs can have on just about anyone. I myself have gained from participation. The benefits of theater are many and can range from developing personal and professional skills, to conquering shyness, and even to therapeutic applications. In order to discuss the multiple benefits that theater has to offer, I must first describe briefly what exactly is†¦show more content†¦I have learned first-hand how to enable the audience to hear the actors through audio techniques, microphone wiring, and sound board operation. If you find more enjoyment in enabling the audience to see the actors, then stage lighting set-up and operation can be learned thro ugh theater as well. Being able to see the actors and stage is fine, but making the actors looks good is even better; that is where creative drawing and design can be practiced by being on the costume, makeup, and set design teams. There are even opportunities for experience in marketing, merchandising and publication through intermission sales, ticket pricing and advertising. Believe it or not, theater is a great outlet for people to learn how to combat their shyness. An article by Rebecca Appleton, a writer for Dakota Digital Ltd. on news.cision.com, elaborates on the topic of shyness in children. The article explains that acting and drama classes help children to develop social skills as well as build up their self-confidence. The article even goes on to argue that these skills are essential to the children as they grow up. In fact, my experience in acting and theater has had similar effects in my social skills and confidence. I was once very shy, so shy that I had turned down t he opportunity of joining a drama/chorus program until my first year of high school. However, the more I performed in front of people, the more comfortable I became doing it. Eventually I was able to portray extremely