For the fourth year in a row, I attended one of the most fun experiences I have ever.....well, experienced. That just happens to be the Southeastern Theatre Conference. I started attending when I was a college sophomore, and I have to say that it is truly a much needed opportunity for many a young theatre artist. There are workshops upon workshops about lighting, scenic design, acting, singing, dancing, costuming, makeup, business, education, etc. Along with a large expo hall with booths for credible companies and programs, masterclasses taught by known professionals, auditions, and a highly intense job fair, it is also a chance to meet other theatre geeks your age all in one place...and yes, there are very many attractive people.
This year was a bit like last year. I focused more on starting my theatre career (I'm including performing and other kinds of jobs because I like multiple areas) and trying to see what all is out there for me in the future. I attended the job fair for the second time, and I know I did a better job (hah, professional pun) at it. I had more resumes, and I gave most of them away. I also think I was better prepared overall. I had more than just Berea College on my resume, I had more of an idea of what adulting is like, and I was in a better overall mindset than last year. I was a graduating senior with assignments due as soon as I got to the conference. I was mentally and physically exhausted, and I was not as prepared as I thought.
Overall, I done good. After all of that stress and the long lines, I was able to enjoy the rest of the conference. I attended a Shakespeare vs. Sondheim workshop, my third Broadway Boot Camp, an acting workshop on Practical Aesthetics, and then a discussion panel with some amazing women who led a conversation about being a woman in theatre. It was very enlightening, and the wine was yummy.
Every year I go, I return with more motivation to be in theatre. I may not be working in my dream job right now, but I know reality means that I have to do things in order to get by. I still like my current job and coworkers, my tiny apartment is home, and I am in a comfortable groove. Life is good for me, right now.
*leaves to listen to more Dear Evan Hansen*
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