Analysis Of My High School Theatre Group

When most people think of high school theatre students, most visualize a bunch of snobby, overdramatic, hormonal teenagers, constantly reciting lines from plays as if that was how they always spoke. Now while some theatre groups may be like that, my high school theatre group certainly was not like that at all. My theatre group better known as, Buena Park High School Theatre Production, was one of the most welcoming groups in my high school, which is what attracted so many students like me who had some mild interest in theatre. For many students, joining theatre production was similar to finding a new family, simply because of how incredibly diverse all the members were and how every member had the same drive and willingness to bond and help others. Personally, being able to surround myself with a diverse group of people who are open and share the same mindset is what makes my high school theatre group not only my family, but also a community.
My theatre group was full of a diverse range of students with various personalities, sexualities, and ethnicities. While sometimes our differences caused problems between our group members, all it took was some communication and a willingness to forgive and forget. Resolving our problems as a group is what brought my theatre group closer, making the bond between each
Not only was I able to find my second family and create meaningful friendships, I was also able to come out of my shell more. Before joining Theatre Production, I was incredibly antisocial, awkward, and feared being in the center of attention. But after the first few months of being a member, I found myself becoming more sociable and actually willing to go up in front of people to speak. Being surrounded by people who created a positive environment and were also willing to help me despite my anxieties is what really allowed me to grow as a