And Why Performance is Important For Everyone!
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms,
The most immediate way in which a human being can share
With another the sense of what it is to be a human being.”
Leading Note Music School in San Marcos is expanding by adding a "Black Box" Theatre to their school - providing more services to the community. But what exactly is a Black Box Theatre?
A black box theater is a performance space, typically a room with black walls and a flat floor. The simplicity of the space creates a variety of stage and audience interactions. It has its roots in the American avant-garde of the early 20th century and became popular in the 1960s as a rehearsal space. It is now having a big comeback!
Sets are simple and considered by many to be a place where "pure" theatre can be explored. The result is intimate performances that connect the audiences to the performers in a purposeful and uninterrupted way. A black box does not have to be painted black; black is most common. The absence of color gives the audience a sense of "anyplace," allowing flexibility from scene to scene, resulting in spectacular performances.
The Importance of Performances On Stage & In Life
If you have been to a rehearsal, you may hear booming voices, lively piano, singing, laughter, and tears. In rehearsals and performances, actors and singers learn how to open their hearts and minds and perform joyously and fiercely.
Actors learn to overcome fear, be present, memorize lines, practice improvisation, and interact with other performers. They learn how to become great leaders, great followers, and also how to receive applause and appreciation from the audience. Whether or not someone continues in drama or the arts, life skills are learned and carried forward into college and the workplace. So learning how to perform is an essential life skill.
Our Top 5 Life Skills Learned by Performing
Take note of the following traits and qualities developed organically in individuals studying music and performance.
Oral Communication Skills - learning to have confidence and to speak clearly and thoughtfully.
Creative Problem Solving - Building scenery, making props, and identifying problems are creative skills all performers learn.
Willingness to Work Cooperatively - In performance, each individual must support the others involved. Understanding how to be a team player is an extraordinary life skill.
Ability to Work Independently - In performance situations, tasks are assigned that must be completed without supervision; working independently is paramount.
Promptness and Respect for Deadlines - Tardiness is never acceptable in performance; individuals who are on time and do their work as scheduled always excel in life.
This list is just a start. No doubt you can add to it too! So many life skills result from learning how to perform; one of them is learning how to have fun!! We also think that is one of the best reasons to get up on stage and sing, act, or dance.