What could be more difficult than sitting on judgment on 41 school plays? I had a tough time trying to mark children on their acting skills. It was evident that they were doing their best. If anyone told them your acting was not up to par, they would have been astounded. And it isn't their fault. They were not guided better. Simply standing there on stage, facing an auditorium full of audience, scrutinizing your every move and these faces you don't see, can be very scary. But every child actor did that and spouted dialogues. I wish each school had a designated drama teacher who could have helped the actors go up one step. They are just waiting to be shown the way.
That is why it was tough to mark them. But I did, and felt bad about it as did the two other judges. Why isn't theatre taken seriously in schools? Why is it not an integral part of the curriculum?
Theatre has all the ingredients required for today's child. It builds Team spirit, teaches Correct posture, Voice modulation and a lot of Confidence. Aren't these what constitute some part of a developing personality?
That is why it was tough to mark them. But I did, and felt bad about it as did the two other judges. Why isn't theatre taken seriously in schools? Why is it not an integral part of the curriculum?
Theatre has all the ingredients required for today's child. It builds Team spirit, teaches Correct posture, Voice modulation and a lot of Confidence. Aren't these what constitute some part of a developing personality?
