Is it possible to Juggle High School and Community Theatre?

Question

Hey! I'm starting high school next year (9th Grade) and I also wanted to get involved with some sort of community theate. Is it possible to do both?

Any tips/suggestions are gladly taken.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Kudos to VK and certainly to you.

   Community theater, most often a part time situation, realizes that anyone involved has other lives, IE: School, Family, Jobs, etc.

   Most community theaters run rehearsals in the evening, but occasionally as late as 10 PM, possible weekends as well, and certainly alert those involved.

   Obviously at your age, your parents should be, or might have to be involved to a degree, and YOU should know that your schooling is on anyones list of  prime concerns.

   Summer is actually a great time to get involved, as "Childrens" theater is the usual case, for many venues.

   In that context, while you may not ACT, you can LEARN, even in a volunteer or intern sense, while getting to know those others on staff, etc. and make your intentions known.

  Your age, while not strictly a negative thing, might equate to scheduled plays, and age appropriate parts, as well as actually being employed in a most legal sense, but making every effort you can, can only work in your favor.

  The balance might be, what you're willing and/or able to give up, as well as take on, and what you HAVE TO continue outside of theater.

  Taking baby steps, working it at some pace in the process, can not only be a generally rewarding experience, but can create new friendships, knowledge, levels of fun, and add to your maturation.

   Talk with Mom and Dad, and if they are OK with it, take your best shot. By the way,,,Let us know, smile

    Best wishes.

Answer 2

Yes!  I did it all through elementary school through college.  It is totally possible.  

My suggestions to you are:  

-never do more than one show at a time

-school should ALWAYS come first

-try to do school plays before community stuff.  You'll find it to be easier on your time.

-if you start getting overwhelmed, don't be afraid to step down.  It takes a stronger person to know when something is a bad idea than to just push through it.

Good luck!

Answer 3

yes very possible...The community theatres usually have rehearsals in the evenings or on the weekends. Good luck!