Drama Class: What Goes On In There?

Drama students share about their lives in acting. See here what students in Drama Class do day-to-day, from funny improv games to making exciting new scenes.

By Akira Elliott

The Drama elective has 3 classes. Drama 1 includes the first-years who are still learning what it’s all about. Drama 2 includes returners from the previous year who have experience. Drama 3 is the advanced section and usually has juniors or seniors who have been in drama and know it well.

Drama Class is filled with all sorts of talented students who bring their skills every day to showcase their talent in the art of acting.

Some have even been doing so since freshman or sophomore year.

Angelina Flores, ’27, says, “I’ve been doing the musicals and fall play for 4 years and have been in the class doing it for 3 years now.”

Not only are there returning drama students, but there are also newcomers as well.

Samuel Elliott, ’27, is in Drama 1. He says, “When I joined, I didn’t expect to go into such a fun atmosphere. The vibe is really welcoming and awesome.”

Drama class, although fun, can also build skills that don’t just apply to acting.

Justin Valdez, ’27, is in Drama 3. He says, “By being in drama class, I have built communication skills and projection skills throughout the 4 years I’ve been in drama. “

Valdez says, “It’s really helped me to talk in front of people, and really get to know new people in my life.”

Aubrey Brown, ’29, is in Drama 2. She has also been able to find different types of skills and meet new people in drama.

Brown says, “I learned how to have more confidence in myself. I have also found a good community in it too.”

While most classroom environments tend to be more focused on a quiet, steady classroom, Drama Class is completely the opposite. In this class, students are able to be themselves and relax a bit from the tough classes in school.

Flores says, “Everyone’s all very welcoming. We find ways to communicate with each other through supporting one another.” She adds, “We all cheer each other on.”

In drama, people are able to branch out more and learn about many of the unique students on campus.

Valdez said, “My favorite thing for sure is getting to know all these people that I’ve gotten to meet through the past 4 years.”

“And getting to perform with all my friends and us just really pushing each other to be the best version of ourselves.”

Drama can help students express themselves and open up in a place where hardly anyone judges. Students can be able to have fun without being afraid.

Elliott says, “You go to Drama to make new friends, and just have a good time being yourself.”

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