| | Last Sunday, I finished the Shark Attack Theatre Tour with my TTS (it's a drama club) mates, and while we were at it, even shot a short film based on the theatre production we were staging. I gained more experience as to acting.
I was told that now I seem comfortable onstage. I was both unsurprised and surprised: unsurprised, because I knew I was pretty uncomfortable throwing out my lines onstage before the KL show; and surprised because I didn't think it'd show so obviously. But I guess experience, not to mention compliments, really help. Experience gets you familiar with what you are doing, and compliments empower you.
As mentioned, we shot a short film, and for my part, I was required to act in public, on the street where there was crowds. I realised it was going to be absolutely embarrassing even before I got into it, but in any case, I did it. I can proudly say I was not disturbed by the sight of being watched by total random strangers on the street at all, and that says a lot.
And yesterday, which was Friday, my school held the finale for its Talent Search night, and I was one of the hosts of the event. I was not nervous at all prior to the show, until about 5 minutes before the show. To be frank, I was so nervous I could have had a nervous breakdown any moment if I hadn't the stage experiences that I have.
But as nervous as I was, I kept my mind clear, and after the opening gimmick, I was sailing through onstage--even when I forgot my cue cards. I only freaked out for a moment there when I realised I stepped out on the stage without my cue cards, but then I took control of the situation, saying whatever I could recall at that time and improvising the rest. Of course, my co-host helped me out a lot.
Excepting for dancing, I can confidently tell you that now, I am very comfortable doing whatever onstage. And, I think dancing should not be a problem, if I could just look normal and not like I'm trying to recall my next steps. I'm sure a little practice will help on that part.
All the words above lead to my point here: am I ready for it?
As you may or may not know, I secretly dream to be in the entertainment industry, ultimately one of those people that you see on TV, in cinemas and on the Internet. I do not know how I am going to get there or if I'm going to get there at all, what with a contract up my back and not a lot of connections, but I'm heck sure going to try. I will grab opportunities when I see them, whether people like it or not.
But, do I have what it takes? Would height really be a factor?
Whether or not height is a factor, while I can, I will try to change that. If sports is what it takes, I will do that--however much I'm awkward at that field. Many people think otherwise, but on the very inside, I am actually a quiet and shy person. It takes me time to be comfortable doing a lot of things, trust me. But I have conquered the stage. Sports should not be a problem at all! I must be pro-active--like I preach: fake it until I make it. What could be scarier than public speaking, right?
So, am I truly ready for it? Do I really have what it takes? And, ultimately, how am I to go about it? |
| | Posted 10/25/2009 12:07 AM - 19 Views - 2 eProps - 2 comments
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