Sunday, February 16, 2014

The Art of Acting

A university that satisfies all its students' needs is indeed a good university. Academics might be a priority, but one develops himself in various ways and that is why there should be variety of options and challenges every students can take.

If we set aside the usual stuff - work-studies and clubs - those that, indeed, will broaden your horizon in one way or another, students can devote their time in other curious ways. For instance, different forms of art - piano, drawing, choir or theater.

I personally decided to take up Acting. Throughout the whole summer before senior year we have been discussing it with some of my best friends that the very last semester should be filled with all kinds of emotions. There you go. For the last 4 weeks we have been rehearsing a play which will be performed some time in April. It consists of three miniatures which are not connected, but have something in common - comedy.

The miniature I am part of is called "The Proposal" and it is about a middle-aged man who is in desperate need for a wife and he is asking for the hand of his neighbor's daughter, who is in desperate need for a husband. While reading the lines for the first time we did not really know what to expect and it did not sound interesting or as a comedy sounds. But, however, as we started analyzing each character, imagining them in different situations, making interactions with one another, it all started making sense and eventually we got so into it that we are now absolutely sure it will turn out as a great comedy.

More updates will come later in the semester.

Have you ever been part of a play?
Which one?
What are your favorite forms of art?

Do not forget to answer the questions in the comment section below :)

1 comment:

  1. I have been part of three plays so far..All of them were drama. And in fact, this is my favorite genre. I know that everyone loves comedy..of course, who doesn`t like laughing, but when it comes to performing it myself , the emotions that drama gives you the chance to express are much stronger and consequently, in my opinion, have a stronger impact on the audience at the end. I really suggest you try drama , as well :)) Break a leg with this one! :))

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