{"id":2996,"date":"2023-04-13T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/?p=2996"},"modified":"2023-04-13T08:47:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T12:47:56","slug":"theatre-major-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/2023\/04\/13\/theatre-major-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre Major Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">My Slate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHey y\u2019all. My name is Riley Howell. I am 5\u20195\u201d and from Nashville, Tennessee. Today I will be performing a piece called the Theatre Major Spotlight.\u201d That\u2019s just a small sample of what it means to \u201cslate\u201d before your audition piece. You might be wondering why this is important, because it seems like a normal introduction with a few extra details. I\u2019m glad you asked. A slate is an actor\u2019s way of showing the director their natural personality when not in character. Right after slating, I take a few moments to gather my thoughts and enter into the character and my monologue selection. It is a rather daunting process and I have to admit, freshman year Riley hated auditioning with monologues and much preferred singing a song instead. But now, I\u2019ve come to enjoy the process of telling that one to two-minute story I\u2019ve labored over.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Warning\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The theatre is not for the faint of heart. Failure and success are ultimately subjective, and rejection from the casting process is inevitable. Sounds like a blast, right? But people like me keep coming back to the theatre even after many sleepless nights and tears. There\u2019s something different about live performance. As an audience member, you\u2019re making connections to the characters and plot and relating that to your life in real time. As an actor, you\u2019re fueled by the energy of the audience as you remind them to feel deeply and find the little things in life beautiful. Plays are carefully crafted with themes for the audience to take away from their experience \u2014 even if that theme is simply to not follow down a dark path of a character. Christians in the theatre have made a pledge to share truth to the world even when\/especially when that truth is hard. There aren\u2019t many jobs that can say the same. There are some theatre productions I don\u2019t find to be honest or edifying, but a large number of shows are definitely worth your time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2998 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0.jpeg?resize=700%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Riley Howell, sitting on the edge of a stage, seemingly talking or explaining something to someone that is not visible in the shot.\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0-scaled.jpeg?resize=700%2C465&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0-scaled.jpeg?resize=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1362&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0-scaled.jpeg?resize=120%2C80&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image0-scaled.jpeg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reflecting on My Cedarville Experience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During my time at Cedarville, I have performed in five mainstage productions, and my own capstone project. I\u2019ve worked various crew and stage management positions in 10 shows (both mainstages and senior productions). Needless to say, I\u2019ve been busy. As a cast member, rehearsals take up 12 hours of my week. However, that number increases to 25 hours a week around tech implementation, dress rehearsals, and show time. As you can imagine, burnout is a constant struggle as a theatre major who likes to be involved in an abundance of activities (Shoutout to Inversions A Capella and my Chapel Band!!)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My time management skills have progressed throughout the past few years along with my proficiency in using Google Calendar. I label my commitments with different colors on my calendar so I can see how much time I\u2019m spending with people, by myself, on schoolwork, etc. I also take intentional time to pray and journal when I\u2019m feeling stressed.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">I\u2019ve had days where I simply want to quit because of the physical and mental demands of a show. But I have the responsibility to move on with my responsibilities joyfully to serve my cast and crew well.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2999 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1.jpeg?resize=700%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Three female college students, standing on stage in a line, dressed in character, while putting on a production at Cedarville University. \" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-scaled.jpeg?resize=700%2C467&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-scaled.jpeg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-scaled.jpeg?resize=120%2C80&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-scaled.jpeg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Studying Art<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Being graded on a performance is odd. If you\u2019re an engineering student completing a math problem, you either get that problem wrong or right. Most academic studies are black and white. Mine is not. Any piece of art, including performance, is either good or bad. The only problem with this scale is that it\u2019s entirely subjective upon how the audience determines what the artist is seeking to communicate. However, I think that\u2019s also the beauty of the challenge. As an artist, you have to know the people you\u2019re speaking to. Speaking directly to the general public is a hefty task that I don\u2019t take lightly. What I portray onstage could impact an audience member for the rest of their lives! That does sound dramatic, but isn\u2019t it true that the things we listen to and watch affect our thoughts? Just something to think about.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Success in the theatre can\u2019t exactly be measured. Sure, there are critics, and reviews. But the truth is, a show could always be done better. I think true success lies in whether or not I present truth with beauty and honesty. And living with the result of my efforts can only be done with much prayer and encouragement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you ready for show business? Well, Cedarville&#8217;s theatre major might be able to help you out. 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