O U T O F T H E C O M F O R T ZO N E A ND O N TO THE STAGE The house lights fade, and excited giggles and nervous chatter give way to silence. Bodies hurriedly find their place in the darkness. A deep breath as another moment passes by. The performers’ sudden burst of adrenaline is almost as loud as the explosion to their senses when the curtain opens and overhead lights illuminate the stage. Hundreds of glistening eyes are staring back at them. It is showtime.
Moments like these are why our performing arts students rehearse and train for months. They might be one of the first forays into a lifetime of artistic pursuits or might solely boost fundamental skills that help them throughout their chosen careers. We profile three current students to discover their experiences with the performing arts at Mulgrave:
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