I always said I wanted to help kids heal through art. In fact I believe that is what my purpose is on this earth. However I know that in order to do anything with art therapy, I have to get my masters for it. There are so many masters degrees I want to get while I'm young-ish. I'd like to get my MFA in Creative Writing from University of Michigan. Even though it's one of the top ten schools for creative writing, I strongly believe I will make it into their program. There is also a Theatre for Social Change MFA program at the University of Texas in Austin. I'd also like to study acting more on the graduate level, so there is that as well. I just want to be as well rounded as I can.
I had a dream last night that I was offered the opportunity to intern with my favorite theatre company from Chicago to help develop and write ideas for their coming projects. I woke up thinking that it would be lovely to actually do that and see if at some point in a few years if it would be possible, as silly as that sounds. I might shoot them an email and see if they have ever thought about the idea.
My first performance went surprisingly well, considering that I went over on time by thirty seconds. But it wasn't too horrible and I actually love and can't wait to do it again. I am also excited to start drama writing next semester and develop several ideas with my main theatre professor.
I'm not sure where I will end up in a few years, and honestly that is fine. I'm in a season of growing academically, spiritually and personally and I have never been happier in my life then in this season.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
B.A., B.F.A., Chicago, New York City
This week has been the busiest of the semester so far. Class, rehearsal, advising appointments, midterms...
I met with Scott, my theatre advisor today to talk about classes for the spring, and what degree path I was going to take. I had woken up from a dream in a panic a few nights ago. In it I was in Chicago auditioning for everything related to Children's theatre. Roles, internships, you name it. They told me that I didn't have enough experience and it was a mistake that I even went to school for theatre.
I told Scott I felt like the B.F.A track would be most beneficial to me so I could get all the training I needed. He said that there seemed to be a myth around the department that students who pursued a B.A. instead of a B.F.A weren't trying as hard or weren't as talented. He was reading my mind. He suggested I just did the B.A. track since I'm nearly complete with my Creative Writing degree. It was also brought up that the B.A. degree would give me more room to be well rounded in the world and is often better once I'm out in the real world.
I'll still be able to take three acting classes, directing, children's theatre...and I don't have to go through the Jury process every semester.
For the past nine months or so I've had my heart set on moving to Chicago and starting my career there. However, I've met two amazing people this semester who have quickly become my best friends in the department. One day over lunch this week we all decided to move to New York City and live together after we graduate. Not to mention everyone I've met in the department who are about to graduate are moving there, so when the time comes we will have connections. I've thought about N.Y.C in the past but decided I wouldn't go alone and I didn't know anyone who would want to move. This was before I took up theatre and decided it would be best so I could work for the publishing companies there. My friends and I have plans to visit in a few semesters. But N.Y.C wouldn't be so bad because I would hopefully be able to find work in both fields.
However, with out a doubt I still have three years here until I move due to needing six hours of production and rehearsal credits to graduate. I'm just going to cherish the time I have and keep loving my life.
I met with Scott, my theatre advisor today to talk about classes for the spring, and what degree path I was going to take. I had woken up from a dream in a panic a few nights ago. In it I was in Chicago auditioning for everything related to Children's theatre. Roles, internships, you name it. They told me that I didn't have enough experience and it was a mistake that I even went to school for theatre.
I told Scott I felt like the B.F.A track would be most beneficial to me so I could get all the training I needed. He said that there seemed to be a myth around the department that students who pursued a B.A. instead of a B.F.A weren't trying as hard or weren't as talented. He was reading my mind. He suggested I just did the B.A. track since I'm nearly complete with my Creative Writing degree. It was also brought up that the B.A. degree would give me more room to be well rounded in the world and is often better once I'm out in the real world.
I'll still be able to take three acting classes, directing, children's theatre...and I don't have to go through the Jury process every semester.
For the past nine months or so I've had my heart set on moving to Chicago and starting my career there. However, I've met two amazing people this semester who have quickly become my best friends in the department. One day over lunch this week we all decided to move to New York City and live together after we graduate. Not to mention everyone I've met in the department who are about to graduate are moving there, so when the time comes we will have connections. I've thought about N.Y.C in the past but decided I wouldn't go alone and I didn't know anyone who would want to move. This was before I took up theatre and decided it would be best so I could work for the publishing companies there. My friends and I have plans to visit in a few semesters. But N.Y.C wouldn't be so bad because I would hopefully be able to find work in both fields.
However, with out a doubt I still have three years here until I move due to needing six hours of production and rehearsal credits to graduate. I'm just going to cherish the time I have and keep loving my life.
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