Theatre Major

Being a BA theatre major has been such a great experience. Regent really helps performers define who they are as actors and define who they are as Christians in the performing world. What I've learned most being here so far has been how to set up boundaries as a Christian performer and stand by them.

Continuing Education

Coming back to school after a two year break was very scary at first because I felt so far behind from all the people I graduated with, but God showed me that my timing here was perfect. And he has let me meet such wonderful people who have been where I'm at and they encouraged me. And once you're in the classes, you see that there are people of all ages and degrees and that age doesn't matter so much.

Christian Education

I use to say that I would never go to a Christian University because I thought they would be so strict and uptight. Also I didn't think a Christian University would be able to teach me theatre the way I needed it to be taught. Regent completely changed my perspective. They have a wonderful program and they really encourage us in our walk with God and show us how to co-exist in the world as a Christian.

Theatre Degree

Monday, January 25, 2010

Life Thus Far...

Hey Bloggers!

So life has been crazy busy this semester. I have Intro to Tap, Voice and Diction, Stagecraft, Fundamentals of Directing, Acting 1 and a Practicum. I’m working on my practicum at the moment. Elephant Man. The show is really good, and things are going great, its just that it takes so much time to work on a show. And there’s been so much drama with my friends.. and to be honest I haven’t been the same ‘ol Jessica since I got back from break. So in essence there is lots going on… but at the same time none of it really with me. Course I love my classes and everything I have to do with them. Its intense with lots of projects but I feel up to the challenge.

Other things I am apart of is RUC (the Regent Undergrad Council), Tangled (dance team), and for whatever reason.. I just signed up for the choir… when am I gonna have time to sing? I mean really? But I miss singing… I’ll give it a shot since after this week I wont be so busy.

But Teching Elephant Man is such a different experience from As You Like It.. for AYLI I was sound op.. so I felt connected more to the techies than anybody else. But for this show I’m a dresser and I’m in it so I’m more connected to the cast in a sense.. however, some of the 3rd year MFA actors have something up their butt they need to pull out so they can be civilized human beings and not so rude or divas.

Yes even in Christian Theatre we have our Diva’s, but at the same times its still so different from the secular world. The Divas in the secular world are very into themselves and talk about u behind their back usually or wont even acknowledge your presence.. Here all our diva’s do is ignore your existence until they need for something. Plus they act like the undergrad doesn’t have any stories or knowledge about theatre in general. As if I don’t know what I’m doing. I do know what I’m doing. I went to a performing arts high school and no it wasn’t all professional and college level though a lot of it was, but what I learned was useful and true to the art form. Don’t belittle me or anyone or talk down to me because I’m younger then u and still in undergrad. You don’t know me thank you very much!

Sorry… that was a little venting moment. But anyway…. Life is crazy and I’m still trying to catch up and get on my feet. I need a rest for sure… a brak.. why haven’t I rested yet? Will I get one? Not in the theatre my friend… it hardly ever happens… problem that needs to be balanced.

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