Theater majors have a lot of work in performances and rehearsals, but what is that process really like? What do theater majors do in their spare time? Here is a look behind the curtain.
A theater major’s day may start early. Jessenia Ayon described her early morning routine.“Get out of bed at 5:30. drive to school by 6, get to school by 6:30, then do my hair and makeup in the car and then go to class.” Jessenia Ayon described her early morning routine.
Theater majors often have lots going on and their routines change often.“Sometimes I go to work but lately I’ve been going to Puffs because I’m on the crew for props,” Ayon adds.
“I have Theater 3 with Mr. Andrews, Dual-Credit chemistry with Mr. Strehl, history honors with Mr. P. I’m also taking costume design. There’s no official teacher, but Ms. F. is our long term substitute and I have Japanese with Ms. Jeffrey she’s been really helpful to me.” Along with demands of being a theater major in some students’ cases the6 can also deal with challenging schedules.
Theater majors can sometimes have diverse jobs for after school rehearsals. Every semester theater majors are required to work behind the scenes on one show. “We mostly just set up props on the tables where they’re supposed to be or give them to actors who need them immediately in the first scene.”
Weekends don’t always mean a break from all the work. “On weekends I go to work. On Saturday and Sunday from 10-6 go home and then cram as much homework as I can within 2 hours.” She said about her weekends.
Pulling back the curtain on theater majors outside of performance reveals they have a quite stressful and demanding but ultimately rewarding job.
