Extracurricular Activities: Theatre

By Alex Fancy

Extracurricular activities can make an important difference in the life of any student, as they offer a break from the routine of study, contribute to a balanced life style, and allow students to develop interests, talents and viewpoints that they would otherwise be unable to pursue - or that they might not even have recognized in themselves!

Extracurricular activities can have a positive impact on a career, even on the choice of career. A former student, now a criminal lawyer, told me that she often takes a few minutes before entering a courtroom to think about her extracurricular work in the theatre. She says that the courtroom is, in many respects, another theatre.

Theatre allows students to take risks in a safe space, overcome shyness and anxiety, refine communication skills, solve problems, and work collaboratively as a member of a team. I am always pleased to receive requests for recommendations on behalf of students with whom I have worked in the theatre, as it's easy to answer all the typical questions : Is this person a team player? Can he or she take risks? And so on!

Alex Fancy, Professor Emeritus, Director of Drama, Mount Allison University, and 3M National Teaching Fellow.

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sydneytilley wrote:	I think theatre is an amazing extra curricular to have it helps you overcome shyness and teaches commitment. Posted on Jul 05, 2012 at 01:24

SonyaKhan wrote:	Can somebody join theatre in university even if they've never acted before? Posted on Jun 01, 2011 at 08:52

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