“The object of art is to give life shape.” – William Shakespeare. Art isn’t only paint on a canvas or a basket a fruit on a table. Performing arts such as theater brings a story to life. You can see a story unfold & feel the emotions as the story flows. For young & old theater will never stop amazing you. This art astonishes & lights up your life, so why do we shortchange it? Why are public schools tightening the noose on their funding? Why are we taking away opportunities to enhance a child’s life? I believe theater is important to provide in school systems. Here are three reasons why, theater is an inviting place for kids after school, theater is a creative outlet, & theater provides multiple opportunities to work with others.
Theater is an inviting place for kids after school. Providing a safe place allows students to engage & create a new world on stage. A place to try something new, in an activity anyone can do. With proper funding, students do not need to worry about the financial burden of participating. All they need is the …show more content…
Participating in art is beneficial for any person young or old. Whether they are on stage or behind the scenes every contribution uses creativity to enhance the performance. Acting on stage challenges your mind & body to outwardly express your emotions, taking your character & fully submerging yourself in the story. Without your tech team, the show loses flare & little details that enrich your production. Working lights, set, or sound is a crucial part of any show. Without the dramatic spotlight we don’t connect with the character’s emotions. Without set changes we don’t feel like we are watching a story unfold. Creating, painting, & learning how to fashion a piece challenges a student to be precise & accurate with their work. Along with set changes, costumes are another vital visual aspect of a show. Knowing how colors work & costumes pieces fit together has a student be