I remember the moment that I decided to pursue a career in musical theatre with complete clarity. Ever since I witnessed the end of "Defying Gravity" on the national tour of Wicked at 11 years old, I have known with 100% certainty that this is what I was born to do. So yes, I was the typical Wicked-obsessed preteen who didn't care about any other musical the planet had to offer, and wholeheartedly believed that Elphaba was a manifestation of her soul. I've always been exposed to music because my mom went to school for musical theatre. I've been singing since I was less than two, and I started singing in a church choir in first grade. The first time I ever truly performed was in second grade, when I sang "Tomorrow" from Annie for my entire school in a competition called "North Street Idol." I have no clue what possessed me to do it, because I was just about as quiet, shy, and anxious as they come. My teeth were literally chattering after I finished, and I went into a state of shock when I found out that I won. That was a major stepping stone towards the eventual realization of my purpose, because although I was scared beyond belief, I also sort of enjoyed it. …show more content…
However I never feel less self-conscious than when I'm performing in a show. Although I usually play characters that resemble me personality-wise, and I always find a way to bring myself to a character, I don't feel personally judged when I'm on stage. I believe that is a major reason that I've found solace in performing. I don't know where I would be right now if it weren't for music. I struggled with serious depression and anxiety from 6th to halfway through 10th grade, and music and theatre were my single motivation to get up every morning. If it weren't for playing saxophone in band, choir, and musical rehearsals, I never would have made it into
In Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West happen before the novel by L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In Baum’s novel of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, portrays the role of the Wicked Witch of the West being wicked. We have no background or personal preference to understand her life of the Wicked Witch of the West (as known as Elphaba). But in Maguire’s novel, Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, shows how Elphaba traits of a monster are similar to a typical monster that portrays in people's eye. Elphaba is an ideal model of what we see in a monster would be like: abnormal, scary looking, and blunt behavior. She is a target of gossip to those who do not even know
Ever since a young age I have known I enjoy being the center of attention. I aspire and chase after the satisfaction of performing perfect pieces of choreography. Whether that is hitting the right note in a song, or dancing my heart out on a stage. It makes me feel as though nothing is wrong and ignites endorphins in my brain. I'm in love with the feeling of my heart pacing fast, and then slowly easing into comfort the more time I spend on the stage.This love fuels the months of endless practice leading up. I was born with a voice and at 5 years old I was put in vocal lessons, at the local ABC Music. The first song I sang and played on the piano was "Part of Your World" from the little mermaid. I still hear the claps of the audience at my vocal instructors house. Singing is very meaningful to me, in fact I cannot stop myself, all my favorite songs just blurt out of my mouth. Music has the ability to evoke such deep emotions and beautiful voices aspire me to keep practicing.
Throughout my life, I have been taken by music. However, it was not until my 8th grade year in middle school that I realized that I could be a musician for the rest of my life. Before that, music just seemed like something to keep me out of trouble. I wasn’t the best player at that time, and I still knew very little about it all. How could something like that ever support someone? Still, it was the only talent that I could find any success in, and it was still very enjoyable, so I wanted to still give it a shot.
I never sang too loud so if I messed up, no one would hear it .After every class I would go up to my Choir or band director with about five questions. But it simply was not enough. So my sophomore year I was given vocal lessons that taught me that I can match pitch consistently , and that my range was bigger than I ever thought it could be. I discovered a talent that I loved and I intended to perfect it .I performed in multiple cabarets and had the opportunity to sing with my choir at the Carnegie music hall. I was finally getting the swing of music; but that was not enough due to my obstinacy. I wanted to learn
I have always had a passion for performing. When I was around the age of 6 I use to go into the living room and have mini concerts with my sister where we would, sing, dance and even play fake imaginary instruments. In my mind music was the one thing that set me apart from everyone. Even today, I still enjoy performing, although now, it in front of more people.
At three, I was put in dance classes to make this dream happen. Tap and jazz, definitely not the princess dancing I imagined. This became apparent when the first recital came around. We were given fluorescent, sparkly leotards. No ball gowns or even a tutu. I don’t recall the reason for my following actions, but according to my mom when all the other little dancers took position and began dancing I didn’t. I sat on the stage. My mother was furious,
My sister was a singer. When my sister was around twelve, she wanted to get an agent. So I went to Toronto with my sister and my mom to find her an agent. She's six years older than me. She went in to go get the agent, and my mom and I came in with her. The agent looked at me and asked me if I wanted to join. I was just five, and my mom was just like, "He's too young. I'm not sure if he wants to do that." But I was like, "I'll do it." And they were like, "So what do you want to do?" And I was like, "I wanna act." And they just let me into their agency. I tried it out, and I've been acting ever since.
I was in music class when my teacher, Mrs. Umberson, had kept on telling me to join the Phoenix boys choir. I'd always come home with packets about how to join and audition packets, however my parents didn't really know what to say. I listened to music but didn't really care about it, never really shown interest in music, and I didn't have a very good voice. So when I was coming home with Phoenix Boys Choir flyers my parents didn't know why I wanted to do this… But they said sure.
When I was about 12 years old, I began teaching myself how to play. As the years went on and I practiced in my room, I became a decent guitar player and singer. Eventually, I performed in front of my family, friends, church, and school. Music is something that I have a great appreciation for because of the power it has. Music can bring people together, fill a room with the strong Spirit of Christ, or simply help a person escape from the world he lives in for a little while.
Growing up singing has always been my talent. Country and Pop music, at the time, were genres I sang well. It was seventh grade year when I was told by a judge, "A good singer can sing one genre well, but a great singer can sing multiple genres well". It was then on I have a women in my town that gives me personal lessons to extend my singing talent. I have gotten all ones my first three years in high school, and still striving to accomplish another one rating.
I was born into a family where music was a natural thing. I started playing the cello and the piano at the age of 4. At that age, music was something I was told to love and eventually I loved it. In 4th grade, I joined the Maple orchestra and I loved it. When I was at my elementary school, I always enjoyed being the leader of group projects because I felt I could express my ideas and usually kids would go along with it. In
In 3rd grade I started theatre, only because my mom forced me to. I was a munchkin in the Wizard of Oz and for the first few rehearsals I gave no effort and was totally annoyed with it all. Then one day I don’t know what exactly happened, but something just clicked in my mind and I realized I wanted to do theatre and I wanted to be good at it. So I gave all my effort and have continued to do theatre to this
Stacy Wolf’s main argument is that the Wicked was about queer romantic relationship of Elphaba and Glinda that why the young generation connected with it. Stacy compare Wicked to movies and TV shows that teens loves. She mention how Wicked went even farther that just portraying women as powerful and friendship by a queer romance between Elphaba and Glinda.
Oh my gosh you can't believe what happened at the mall that was so amazing.ok well you might not know that i love to sing but ever since I was a small child, I have loved to sing. and i always said and thought that whenever i sing it seems to have the ability to change certain things about the world. When I am happy, or not happy i will sing no matter what and i've been singing ever since and when i reached age 13 my pastor offered me to sing with the church choir for the christmas singing at the mall.
If you are self-conscious while you are performing you have missed something that lives within you--that organically relates to the character. Or you have distanced yourself from embodying the role. What liberates you from self-consciousness is knowing where your focus is in the scene, and making sure it is not on yourself and your acting.