Animal Farm Day at MCC

 

A couple of days ago, my class put on a theatrical performance based on the play “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. My team was called “Midsummer Day” and was the 9^th team to perform.

The first four teams were lucky enough to perform in front of the Head of our Department and almost the entire senior class, whom I really idolize. I was pretty jealous that I didn’t have that opportunity. 
I, however, had the best cheerleader anyone could ask for. Someone who sat right in the middle of the classroom as I performed and cheered loudly as I introduced myself. Someone who videotaped my entire 20-minute performance, yes 20 whole minutes. Someone who skipped his own classes just to watch me perform. Someone who hooted and hollered not just for me, but for my team as well, which I’m sure was something that gave my teammates a feeling or sense of achievement.

In my opinion, the preparation was better than the actual performance. I remember spending a lot of time writing my lines and those of my teammates. I remember the final chaotic moments before our performance. I remember the way I tried on these adorable piggy ears. I remember loving them and how I was denied from wearing them on stage because apparently, I had to remain ‘incognito’ until my big reveal. (I was playing a character whose identity had to remain a secret.) 

Once I got on stage and took my place, everything else disappeared. I became the character, letting his essence fill me and letting his attitude become mine. I let go of my inhibitions and, for once, didn’t think of what anyone would say about my behaviour. I became Snowball and I think I rocked the role. I remember being in awe, watching my teammates perform, losing themselves the way I did, and becoming completely different individuals from what I was used to seeing.

I realized that what my professor said about theatre being an amazing experience was true. I had so much fun performing and look forward to doing something similar again.