Introduction
You don't have to be on stage all the time. You don't need a cast of thousands to put on a play. It's not all "thespians" this and "thespians" that. These are just some of the misconceptions about studying drama at university. But here's another one: you can do quite well out of it. Not that there aren't challenges, but in many ways – particularly in terms of employability skills – drama is every bit as rigorous as other subjects such as law or engineering. Drama teaches you to be a better problem solver, it teaches you how to communicate effectively with other people, how to research topics quickly and efficiently, how to take direction from someone else and most importantly, perhaps, it gives you an opportunity to develop your own creative ideas and bring them into fruition with the help of your peers."
Drama is not the soft option.
In case you didn't know, drama is not the soft option.
The subjects of English and Drama share a common misconception—that they're easy. But this couldn't be further from the truth! Both are challenging and thought-provoking, but for different reasons. English is obviously a subject that involves reading and writing, but it also includes some elements of mathematics. Drama has much less emphasis on reading and writing; instead it's all about performance and presentation skills (which can take years to develop). Teachers in both fields often find themselves working with students who struggle with self-confidence or stage fright; so while both can be stressful at times, they remain extremely rewarding when you see your work pay off in front of an audience or in an essay test
Drama makes you a better communicator.
Drama is a language. It uses a lot of different words, tones and expressions in order to communicate messages. You’ll learn how to speak in front of people, how to listen and respond to others, as well as how to understand the other person’s point of view. This skill is essential for anyone who wants to work in any field that requires communication with others such as sales or management (and pretty much everything else).
In drama class you will also have the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds than yours which makes it easier for you when communicating with people outside your usual circle later on in life!
There's more to drama than acting.
Drama is not just about acting.
Drama, at its core, is about making the world a better place. It's about learning more about yourself and others through thought-provoking activities that push you to think outside of your comfort zone. These activities are meant to help students express themselves in new ways that may be uncomfortable at first but ultimately lead us out of our shells and into an understanding of ourselves as well as our roles in society.
Drama teaches you to be a better problem solver.
You will be faced with many problems in your life, but drama will teach you how to solve them. In fact, problem solving is a key skill that you will use in every job. If you can learn how to solve problems effectively and efficiently, then there's no limit as to how far your career could go.
You don't have to be on stage all the time.
So what if you're not an actor? That doesn't mean you can't be a part of the drama club. You can still be a producer, director, writer and all the other crew positions that are crucial to putting on a good show! There are many different ways to get involved with drama in high school and college. No matter what your interestsare - writing or costuming may be more up your alley than acting - there will be something for everyone.
You don't need a cast of thousands to put on a play.
In the world of drama, having a large cast is not necessary. Not only can you stage a funny show with just three actors and one crew member, but it's also easier to manage smaller casts because there are fewer people involved and less pressure on any one person to do their job perfectly.
You can cast smaller numbers of characters for shows like The Importance of Being Earnest or Romeo and Juliet . In addition to being easier to stage manage, these plays are often funnier than those with larger casts because they force actors and audiences alike to think about what's happening in terms of relationships between characters instead of relationships between people onstage—which is where most of the humor comes from anyway!
And if you want your show to be more serious? Then try casting even fewer roles: Hamlet only has three major parts; Blythe Spirit has only two; Uncle Vanya hosts just five speaking roles total (three male leads plus two female supporting roles).
A drama qualification can lead to many opportunities and help you develop transferable skills that will come in handy in all walks of life, from interview technique to problem solving, research, communication and teamwork.
Drama is a great way to develop your communication skills. For example, drama teaches you how to speak clearly and with confidence in front of an audience, which is useful for anyone who wants to give presentations at work or school. It also helps you learn how to listen carefully when other people are speaking – another skill that’s useful in the workplace.
Drama can help you develop your problem solving skills too because it gives you opportunities to think creatively about problems and come up with solutions together as part of a group (like a team). You may have heard that teamwork is important but what does teamwork actually mean? Well, it means working together towards common goals as part of a group where everyone has different skills and experiences but all contribute equally.
Conclusion
We've only covered some of the reasons why drama isn't a soft subject. If you're keen to pursue a career in drama, or just looking for an exciting and challenging subject that will help you develop your skills, then drama could be for you.