5 Reasons Community Theatre is So Important
Local Community Theatre is here to stay
Some claim that the theatre and the art of performance is dying, but we could not disagree more. There are many ways in which local Lowcountry community theatre is important, ranging from furthering education to self-expression, introducing change, and so much more. Even in the 21st century, society needs the theatre, maybe even more so than before. Read on for 5 reasons we think community theatre is so important.
Self Improvement
There are many forms of knowledge that stem from theatre performances. For instance, self-knowledge is instilled in both the performer and the audience, as we have the opportunity to look inward. We are able to see our surroundings with new eyes, and understand how we affect those around us, and opening ourselves for self-improvement.
Communication & Self-Expression
Theatre reminds us that body language is still of the utmost importance in communication. Self-expression allows us to explore this language and the emotions that make it effective. Community theatre provides locals with a platform in which they can express themselves without judgment — something we need more of in today’s world. Like self-knowledge, these performances can remind us how we can work together to better our society.
Bring About Change
A brilliant theatre performance can motivate us to want to make changes in our world. Self-empowerment can be the result of community theatre, which might give someone the boost they need in order to make a difference. By looking inward and gaining knowledge, we are given a new prospective on our environment, which can spark creativity. With these new insights, we can create innovative solutions to societal issues and try to make the world a better place, one community at a time.
“Self-empowerment can be the result of community theatre, which might give someone the boost they need in order to make a difference.”
For the Aspiring Performer
For performers, the cast is a group of people who become your support system for the next 3 months. They're all there to do what you want to do, and you truly become a family together. Come show week, you probably see them more than your actual family. From the moment that overture finishes and the curtain is raised, to the minute the finale is sung by the entire cast for, quite possibly, the last time ever, you all become a part of an experience that will be shared and remembered by all of you for years to come.
For Promoting Creativity for Youth
Community theatre has never been more important for our youth. They need a place where they can explore the creative aspects of their minds, where they can express their emotions without fear of rejection. The community theatre can bring together local youth and others alike for a common goal: to put on a great production. It can teach everyone about working with one another and bettering themselves as individuals and as a whole. Even the audience can benefit from such an effort, not only in the form of a performance, but because they will get to experience a diverse group of people working together as one.