Musical Theatre Personal Statement

When I was in Year 5, a children's theatre company came to my primary school and performed a show about a journey through space. The use of extravagant costume, aesthetically pleasing proxemics and exaggerated acting really interested me. It was this experience that really opened my eyes to the world of theatre and since then I have been obsessed. I want to study Musical Theatre at university in hopes of having a career in this subject.

My studies at A-level has helped me develop a numerous amount of skills which are transferable for a Musical Theatre degree. Studying Mathematics at AS level has assisted me to create a logical way of tackling a task. I'm also studying Media Studies; this has allowed me to advance a method of analytical and critical skills when looking at the process of production of TV drama and film. It has provided me with knowledge about what it is like acting for the camera. I am studying English Language; the course covers a detailed insight

Yearly, we have a college musical production that I always willingly take part in. Previously, I played the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland, I played Blousey Brown in Bugsy Malone and most recently played Lonny in Rock of Ages. This was the most challenging experience for me as my character was the narrator of the piece so it was my job to ensure the show ran smoothly as I had to amend any mistakes. By being involved within clubs at school has enabled me to enhance my skills in particular areas like singing, musical theatre and varied styles of dance. I have also been involved within amateur productions outside of school such as playing the character of Susan in the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe. This allowed me to act with people of different ages and experiences; understand the importance of rehearsal and get used to using unfamiliar theatre spaces when