Speech Of The School Of Performing Arts And Cinema At Virginia Tech

Along with my role as an Executive Producer, I was heavily involved in the theater department at my high school. When most people

Before I even entered high school, I obtained a love of theater and the performing arts. I have been singing and acting since I was nine, as well as on and off dancing since three. Taking classes at a local theater really introduced me to this interest of mine. When I entered high school, an injury kept me from doing shows. But now I graduate with nine high school shows under my belt, as well as being in multiple community theater productions. Being a part of these shows made me feel a strong sense of belonging, and whether I was an ensemble or lead

Above all, I wouldn’t be where I am today without theatre. Without the chance to perform throughout my life, I would be disconnected from the wide array of communities and histories that’s been imbedded in my daily routine. Unfortunately, it’s speculated that the theatre is a dying art form, because of the expanding popularities of movies (“Is”), but I think that it’ll remain a well renowned part of expressing imagination and interpreting history as years pass; it only takes cooperation with school faculty and young students that go above and beyond to change their

I saw my first Broadway show at only seven years old and have seen over ten more since then, due to the fact I live only two hours away from New York City by train. I always enjoyed theatre, but I didn’t grow the deep love I have for it now until acting became a career option. I spent a week of the summer completely in the business world of theatre and came out knowing I had to be an actress. I dived into all things Broadway, bought as many albums as I could, watched as many interviews as possible, saved up to see more shows, but even with all of this love for

It was the winter of 2014 when my mother forced me to go to The Corner Health Center Theatre Troupe. I was livid, and acting at the time was something that I was terrified of. I felt as if I was a bird being pushed from the nest too early. I knew there was no possible way that I could be able to: one,talk to strangers, two, learn a script,

It seems like everywhere you turn today, young people are attempting to break into the entertainment industry. Some have talent, and some don't, but a vast majority do not understand the amount of work nor the length of time required to establish yourself as an actor of any merit. A couple of months ago, I had a very pleasant chat with a young lady named Valerie Lohman, and I was incredibly impressed with her drive, work ethic, and humility as we chatted about her career from its inception until now (and even a hint at what is yet to come). RH: Nice to talk with you today, Valerie.  VL:  So nice to talk with you too, Ruth.

I don’t remember what I had for lunch today, but I still remember the first moment I realized I loved acting. My preschool was having a Christmas show, and I had been selected to be the lead singer in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” As I sang, I remember being flooded with happiness from realizing the impact the arts had on people, and how that power to take people to another place in their imagination was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

My entire life I have been fascinated with the biological processes of living creatures. More specifically, I attract towards the human body. This is largely because the medical field runs in my blood, and it is hereditary. Three of my grandparents are doctors and six of my aunts/uncles are either doctors or nurses, but the person that has the most influence on me is my father though. Dr. David B. Minter is an Orthopedic surgeon with a practice in Sports Medicine. All of this knowledge brought up some very intelligent conversations at every family get together. It is because of all of this influence that I have become a scrutinizer, and it is the reason why I love learning so much. In everything I do, I look past the obvious information and search for the information that will really help me understand whatever it is I am looking at.

The history of theatre in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries is one of the increasing commercialization of the art, accompanied by technological innovations, the introduction of serious critical review, expansion of the subject matters portrayed to include ordinary people, and an emphasis on more natural forms of acting. Theatre, which had been dominated by the church for centuries, and then by the tastes of monarchs for more than 200 years, became accessible to merchants, industrialists, and the less privileged and then the masses.

Butterflies are flipping in my stomach, my heart is racing, and I can feel the tiny beads of sweat forming that always threaten to wreak havoc on my stage makeup. People are rushing back and forth placing props, adjusting costumes, and giving final "break a leg" wishes. I hear the murmur of the nameless faces on the other side of the grand drape, and the familiar rush of adrenaline mixed with a strange sense of peace comes quickly as the curtain opens. Our many weeks of rehearsal all come down to this night, and as the stage lights come up the murmurs cease; I quickly scan the audience for familiar faces in the moments between the opening of the curtain and the show's start. Then, I take a deep breath in, and start my performance.

After some soul searching and becoming personal friends with the bottom of a pint of dreyer’s mint chocolate chip ice cream, I talked to the director and was able to apply for a position on tech crew instead. This way I would still be apart of the production, but behind the scenes. It was here that I rekindled my love for theater, and it burned brighter than ever, shining a light on a myriad of new

Despite the world’s overwhelming desire to make it on the big screen, no one realizes the need for a teacher that helps with everything behind the screen. Where do you think actors learn how to do their job correctly? Because of this concern of mine, I have a strong passion to become a drama professor. I know that I have what it takes to be a superb drama professor because I enjoy performing arts, there are a few job openings in my state, and I can get the education I need close to home.

Caring about people can sometimes be hard; ethical dilemmas are built into relationships early on and surface later to cause upheaval and unhappiness. I just found this out with my parents. I love them dearly, but they are not willing to grant the freedom I want as long as I live under their roof. Of course, I could seize freedom, being of a legal adult age, but I know that I would be

parents make decisions instead of them, even choosing the person that they going to marry. It

The lights dimmed, the curtain lifted, and the actors came out. My excitement was growing, first starting in my throat, then working its way to my stomach. The sound of the instruments filled the theater as the actors start to sing in loud clear voices. This was how my most memorable moment in my childhood started, at the Times Union Center Theater in the last week of February.