142 HAWAII PARENT January/February 2025 Learn to manage and respect yours and others time. Time management is crucial for all theatre people. Any performing arts student understands the value of time and deadlines because postponing or delaying a show is not an option. Theatre is a world of order and being late – whether for a rehearsal or memorizing one’s lines or learning steps to a choreographed number – sends theatre into chaos. It may sound cliché, but time is money! In the performing arts world, the cast, crew and production team all know that time management is an important asset and that the success of any show is directly correlated to how well the production company used their time. Learn to deal with all types of different people. Art imitates life and in the theatre world Learn the concept of teamwork. From exercises to rehearsals and performances, performing requires collaboration and cooperation with other cast members working as a team. From learning the basics of the trade to perfecting your skills in performance, the performing arts arena involves sharing thoughts and ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and supporting fellow performers as one works to make the other better in a safe and supportive environment. Contrary to much of society, where one tries to excel while keeping others down, caring for each of your fellow colleagues and their performance as equally as we care about ourselves is something common in the performing arts world. This kind of thinking and practice is a breath of fresh air to the outside world in every aspect of life. Students of Mo'olelo Studios perform an emotionally-charged scene during rehearsal. “In theatre, success is built on teamwork—where collaboration thrives, egos fade, and everyone lifts each other to shine brighter together.”
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