Why do theatre?

In this day and age, with so much technology out there to create realistic movies and television, many people wonder why we should still do theatre. My answer to these skeptics is that something that is live is completely different from movies or TV.

Each time a play is performed it is different. it is that aspect that draws me to theatre. You never truly know what is going to happen. Even if you have seen a play a hundred times it will be a new experience.

Theatre can also interpret things in different ways. A movie can only be re-done so many times before it gets irritating, a play, however, can be done over and over again in new ways. It is all in how the director, the actors, and other important people, see the play. Each play can be re-interpreted for different time periods and ideals.

Theatre is a very important aspect of my life. As an actor i love the rush I get from being on-stage. You do not get the same rush on film. This is because on stage whatever happens happens and you have to just go with it. For example, if someone skips a line the other actors on stage have to cover it, or attempt to cue the person. On film someone would simply yell "cut" and re-do the scene.

I also think that it is important to continue to do theatre because of the deep history behind it. Theatre is one of the oldest forms of entertainment. By getting rid of theatre you are, in a way, ignoring this rich history.

Overall I believe that theatre is a very important thing. Of course, I'm a little bit biased because it is something I plan on being involved in forever. To get rid of this art form would be like getting rid of art, it is too important to ignore.