| In Regards to a Smaller and Older Theater:
Like others, I had to remind myself, while looking at schools, that it’s about where you will feel comfortable, where you will improve the most, and the training you receive, not about the performance space. Like I said before, I come from a huge high school where I was constantly performing in front of 800 or more, and I also have performed in as large as a 4,500 seat house during an Illinois All-State Production. It was hard to put that behind me, but I know IWU was right for me and that I am and will be pushed to improve to the best of my ability… not to mention I love the people and atmosphere. Another thing to think about is the future. Many professional theatres do not have large 800 seat theaters. Other than B-way and Natl. tours, theatres can be relatively small, some much smaller and older than we have here.
With the training and opportunities you get here at IWU, your performance experience will truly have depth and be full of memories and learning experiences. No matter the size of the theatre, you will have been trained to be ready for the business. |