Out of the Comfort Zone and Into the Fire

As a shy little introvert and one who is terrified beyond belief to get up in front of people alone, Acting 1 with Melinda Pfundstein Vaughn has definitely been an experience. As a class listed for theater majors only, I somehow ended up being the only technician in the class.The class is full of these shining actors and actresses, all freshman who are blowing the department away, and I sometimes feel inadequate, but it's been a great experience for me to learn how to get out of my comfort zone and face my fears. I've also made a new circle of unbreakable friends who will always be there for me and each other when one of us is feeling down or hurt. Breaking yourself down to your most vulnerable levels, though this may seem surprising in this world we live in, is one of the best ways to gain lasting trust and friendships in this life. A big thank you to everyone who's let me cry on their shoulders and confess to them my deepest fears. A theater family, though it may be a rather odd family, is a lasting family!