Our next guest contributor to our Open Book Players editorial series is…Sarah Rossignol…
Sarah is a senior at Oak Hill High School. She takes part in Academic Decathlon, theatre, student council, dance, and tennis. Her favorite things to do outside of school are read, hang out with friends, and binge watch Dance Moms. Sarah plans to major in nutrition and become an Oncology Dietitian.
“What Readers Theater Means to Me”
When I tell others that I take part in reader’s theater, the first question I always get asked is, “What is reader’s theater?” Well to answer their question and one that you are probably asking yourself, reader’s theater is where actors come together and perform a piece with their scripts in front of them. The actors use their hands, facial expressions, and tone of voice to bring a simple story to life. The second question I always get is, “Why reader’s theater? What’s the point? Why not just stick to drama?” I’ll tell you why. Some of my favorite memories have been made through reader’s theater. Not only do I get to come together to perform with my friends, I also get to meet new people of all ages.
So what does reader’s theater mean to me? It means that I get to do the one thing I love, perform for people, while also creating connections and relationships that last a lifetime. If one day you see a flier somewhere advertising a reader’s theater performance I recommend you go to the show or even try out for a show once! Especially one put on by Open Book Players. Just see one show and you’ll see why I take part in it.
You’ll see the magic in bringing a story to life.
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