146 HAWAII PARENT January/February 2025 ability not whether your good or not and this realistic existence translates into real life. Be adaptive and develop good problem-solving skills. When it comes to the performing arts, live theatre is truly one of the craziest things that a person can ever be a part of. Anything, ANYTHING can and does happen. Because of this live aspect, theatre students learn how to be quick problem solvers. Fellow performers drop lines or use the wrong props and one has to be very adaptive and continue the show without letting the audience know that anything has gone astray. It teaches students how to be quick problem solvers, developing improvisational skills – all much needed in any field. Be realistic. One of the most under-rated and misunderstood aspects of the theatre world is the audition process. There aren’t many places where meritocracy and nepotism meet and are intertwined. The success of a performing artist’s career is often dictated by a combination of the level of their skill and talent and who they know in the industry. After auditions and not being casted, one learns to make peace with oneself and not let their self-confidence waver. It eventually teaches one how to be realistic - not only about their talent, but about cast types and timing, as well as execution. It teaches that one can’t always take everything to heart, get what they want and that not everything is personal. Sometimes it’s a matter of suitYoung performers shine in a testament to creativity and collaboration. “Theatre teaches realism: not every role is yours, and not every setback is personal. It builds resilience, adaptability, and quick problem-solving skills essential for any stage on or off.”
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