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Professor Kelly

6/19/2015

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Good morning, class!  Let's talk about theatre!

For the past year, I have been honored to serve as an adjunct faculty instructor in Theatre at Guilford Technical Community College.  Serving almost 150 students over two semesters, I taught Theatre Appreciation, Literature of Theatre, Stagecraft, and (my personal favorite) Dramatic Writing.  I also offered workshops on Acting for the Camera and Audition Techniques.

While I loved the opportunity to engage in the work of many talented young artists who were beginning to develop their craft, I must admit my favorite experiences were with students who had NEVER touched a stage, but that found an outlet that gave meaning to their lives.  In particular, I was moved to tears by a monologue from a student in her 40s who had never even seen a play, much less act in one.  She had endured a hard life, and she was at GTCC to find new opportunities.  As a child, she had gone through the foster care system.  So, when she performed a monologue about being thrown away like a piece of trash... she meant it.  She meant every word.  And the students who were watching learned what the true power of theatre, of art, can be.

I only hope that I have had as powerful of an impact on the students as they  have had on me.  This time as a teacher has reminded me of why I set out to be a writer in the first place.  Their passion, their ambition, their eagerness to learn -- it has renewed my own.

As I move forward in seeking new opportunities myself, I thank these students for the inspiration.

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