Being an Older Student at BSU

Hopefully, a Good Impression Was Made

There is something potentially unsavory in a an older man studying theater with young people. What could be his motivation?

The theater students at BSU seem tame and well-mannered compared to my experiences at UCSB and at Carnegie Mellon. Those were a long time ago, but I remember quite a few larger-than-life personalities, reckless behavior, and extreme extroversion. There are advantages to learning with a more civilized group, but it is harder to get to know them.

This year I have been a stranger, and maybe an odd stranger, to my fellow classmates at Boise State University. It helped that I was tasked with designing props for our production of Grease, to show that I am responsible and creative, taking tasks seriously. 

I have made some very nice friendships, but not generally among the Theatre Arts students. I do hope that impressions of me have been positive.

But there is only one year to go! This will pass too quickly! And what can be accomplished in this final year?

That’s why my focus has been on a one-man show, something to develop in school, and then to take into the world. It seems the best strategy.