Comments on: 7 Life Skills Every Theatre Kid Will Learn

By: Theatre Spree

Theatre Spree — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 05:06:33 +0000

Everyone I know says that I can do anything. They’re right, I tell them, “I have a Theatre Degree!”
Empathy, Deductive reasoning, “The-Show-Must-Go-On,” Critical Thinking/Analysis…

By: Anonymous Techie

Anonymous Techie — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 07:51:26 +0000

In reply to Julie Ransom. I personally appreciate you teaching the actors about tech. I myself am an actor, but also often tech various shows. I have had to work with quite a few people who do not properly listen to us and it is very frustrating. Thank you for making our jobs easier!

By: Nerdy HAMilton Sandwitch (chill i dont eat ham im vegitairian)(this is a long name)

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 04:34:37 +0000

learning how to sew or paint (or mold from paper Mache and glitter) latterly every prop imaginable.
ex: wedding dress, dragon, graffiti locker, Many many rooms.

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By: Julie Ransom

Julie Ransom — Tue, 31 May 2016 17:12:41 +0000

Theatre teaches us how to be selfless. I have had to perform with severe illness and broken limbs, because there was no one to replace me, and the show depended on it. We pick up dropped lines and prompt others who are nervous without the audience knowing. We learn not to be a diva, because the show is never about one single actor, but every character, even the most seemingly insignificant part can bring down or “make” a performance, so everyone is equally important.

As for working in the theatre, during years of teaching, I made sure no actor went on stage before they had experience as a tech, so they realized how important all those behind the curtains were in making the show run. They learned that actors were a dime a dozen, but a tech was worth his/her weight in gold.

By: TheatreNerds

TheatreNerds — Mon, 30 May 2016 19:28:34 +0000

In reply to Kyla. You are totally right, we could do a post just on those practical skills!

By: Xylena Metapine

Xylena Metapine — Fri, 27 May 2016 09:03:02 +0000

In reply to Kyla. I agree with you! Every time we do a show at my school I'm doing my acting and helping the tech crew with the stage and props.

By: Kyla

Kyla — Fri, 27 May 2016 02:39:03 +0000

I would like to tack on a “Practical Life Skills” bit lol. When hems come unstitched, buttons pop off, props break or need altering, sets need a little *ahem* makeshift, theater kids learn to Fix It with the best of ’em. Plus, learning to use tools (sometimes even power tools) when you help the crew, painting, hanging pictures and such when dressing the set. Stuff you need to know, folks.