This year, my interest in theater has taken a huge step forward. I was never very interested in theater until last year. I enjoyed watching plays and musicals, sure. And I had the occasional desire to actually be up on stage. Now that I've been taking an acting class, my spark of interest has turned into a flame. Not a roaring fire, but a flame nonetheless.

It's really fun to take on the part of a new person. For instance, in my final project I get to play a school teacher who, once she has been wrongfully accused of being a lesbian, begins to think that the accusation is correct and ultimately commits suicide after confessing her love for her best friend. I'm not the most touchy-feely person, unless I am very comfortable around someone, and I'm definitely not the type to just confess my love for someone so openly. So playing this part is going to be a challenge. Still, it's just fun to NOT be myself for a while.

I'm also required to see two plays for the class. Required is sort of a strong word, though, since I'd love to see them even if I didn't have to (except for the one starting next week, because it has 'adult situations and language' in it, which weirds me out). I also may get to see Macbeth this month, which is very exciting for me! So far I've only seen Midsummer Night's Dream at a high school level, and though it was impressive for high school level, I can't wait to see Shakespeare at a college level. I'm really looking forward to it.

What I'm really looking forward to is actually being on stage, though. I'm pretty sure I'd be good at it, based on my experiences in the class. I may not be perfect at it, since I have very little experience actually acting on stage, but I like to think I'd at least be okay at it. And I can only get better as I do it more, right?

But for now, dear readers, I think my dreams of being on stage have to wait, at least for a little while. It's growing late, and I have school in the morning. Plus, I've just taken up an entire post talking about theater. Not that any of you mind, I'm sure. I'll be going to bed soon, and waking up much earlier than I'd like. So, Good night.

- Aimee