Becoming a Theatre Major || My Story

Ever wonder how Aline became a theatre major? Here's the real scoop.
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[@RachelTurtlebaum]

As a former theater kid I love hearing about it. I'm all in for more videos! Acting and being in shows is one of my favorite things to do and I miss it dearly. So happy for all the support you have and cannot wait to see you on Broadway one day.

[@OreoLuv1998]

Omg I’m literally going through the same thoughts of changing my major from history to theater 🙂

[@silversally0]

this was such a great video Aline!! it's so inspiring to see people follow their dreams, and it really warmed my heart to hear that your parents changed their minds & are now supportive of you. can't wait to hear about you winning a Tony some day!

[@MichelleandAline]

Thank you so much, that means the world. That's also low key my favorite part of the story too 💗

[@kendallseibel2309]

This video really resonates with me as well! Before i decided on theatre, I wanted to complete a gender studies degree and my mom never wavered in support but no matter what I picked, my dad was never satisfied. Even as (I feel anyway) I am thriving in my theatre major, my dad likes to talk about how much money I will make and the success rate but what he doesn't realize is that I am happy and I will live in a box as long as I still get to do what I love. Thanks for making this video! 💕

[@caffemocca8855]

Are you living in a box now?

[@havenfoster1616]

Thank you for making this! I'm a junior in high school and I want to be a theatre major and it's so hard right now, it's my busiest year and my parents are pressuring me with my grades and sat scores and my job and that makes it really difficult to keep up with my training and theatre (acting lessons, voice lessons, dance classes, rehearsals, college auditions). This is very encouraging, thank you again ❤

[@infinity2infinity401]

You’re gonna do big things out there can’t wait!

[@kierarussell143]

thank you so much for this video. i’ve recently decided to major in theatre arts and it’s nice to know that your experience was much like mine! after seeing the lion king (in arkansas but it was the touring cast) i realized that i yearned to be on that stage and i knew what i wanted to do. thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!! you got a new subscriber!

[@KayJ268]

I'm so happy you made this video! This was very inspiring. I'm proud of you for following your dreams! You so got this! Can't wait to see you on Broadway someday ❤️

[@SPBaller25]

Almost cried over my digestive system notes in The Break while listening to this. It's awesome to hear someone talk about their passions and the road to discovering it! You have so much talent and SUCH a strong support system. I'm honored to know you, lovely.

[@graceallen8696]

LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!! I’m currently a junior in high school and have been juggling between nursing and teaching and theatre to study in college. I have the grades, knowledge, and ability to pursue any of these careers, but I’ve loved theatre since I began classes in the seventh grade. My family is just like yours. They want me to pursue a career that is financially stable and help me pay back student loans. However, I want to pursue a career that makes me happy no matter what. Seven minutes into the video you said this “You know you are supposedly do something when the idea of not doing it brings you a great deal of pain.” It’s like you took the words right out of my mouth. That is exactly how I feel about studying theatre in college. I really hope your career in acting flourishes. Hope to see you on the big screen or Broadway one day!!!!!

[@MichelleandAline]

How do I even begin to reply to this comment?? You are too kind, my friend. Thank you SO much for your lovely words. I am so glad that my story resonated with you and that you hopefully, fingers crossed, have gained more clarity in which path you would like to take in your life. Parents are hard. I remember when I was eleven I told my mom I wanted to be a lawyer (it was I because I had just watched Legally Blonde for the first time) and she got so excited. During Thanksgiving she made me tell an old family friend, who was a retired judge and lawyer, about my aspirations. I told him, thinking he would be impressed and excited, but he just sighed and said "then you better love the law." He then proceeded to show me his pottery studio in his garage. He didn't say anything else really, but it was the evidence of a road not taken. It was not how my mom wanted to evening to go, but it taught me an important lesson. You can make all the money in the world but at the end of the day you will still want to spend your time in your metaphorical garage making pots. So what difference does the money make really? I wish you SO MUCH LUCK with everything! Thanks again for making my evening!

[@christina3737]

I love theatre videos! I want to hear more about your journey and the shows you're doing in college!

[@adrianhq7178]

I having a self crisis because I love theatre more than everything. I’ve been stuck in a community college for a long time. I’ve switch my major back in forth between theatre and lib studies, theatre science. And it’s so hard.

[@recious_xp7766]

before the disc scratch! thanks !! ur message truly settled things.

[@jeannenelson9884]

this is really inspirational. thank you for this!

[@zeeevans7688]

Love this video!!

[@sadiemarie1722]

I’m so happy you’re a theatre major! I can’t wait to work with you again 💕♥️

[@MichelleandAline]

SAMMMEEEEEEEE

[@SophiaSmilesAG]

What a great story! Super glad you found what you are passionate about! My story us kina similar to yours, but still in progress. I recently turned 17 and a junior in high school. I did tons of acting classes, plays, and singing ever since I could talk basically. My parents told me I would sing and dance to "Its a Hard Knock Life" from Annie when I was 2. I did my first community play when I was 8 and got the part of Lottie in A Little Princess. I did a few more community plays, but then stopped and just did mini-movies, that I would edit on iMovie with my friends when I was aged 11-14. It took less time and commitment. Throughout middle and the first half of high school, I didn't do theater and I really regret that. I went to private school and was very focused on grades, I couldn't even think of adding an extracurricular to my schedule, I was rather depressed and lonely. Summer after sophomore year, I decided I should just go for it, I joined that same theater group I did when I was little and the same woman still ran it. I freaking loved it acting and made so many friends. I decided that theater is something I love and I wouldn't get this satisfaction from any other job that I could study in school or college. I am now doing everything I can to get experience in theater. I take weekly singing and ballet lessons, and some acting workshops as well as every play I can from community theater. I should have never stopped. But when I am a senior in high school, I plan to audition for musical theater colleges. I wish I would have listened to my heart and done theater all through middle and high school, I came close to auditioning for community theater a few times before summer after sophomore year, but that is in the past. The best thing that I can do now is to work my butt off to get the experience I need while I am still in high school. Next Up College Auditions.

[@c_m_b_3110]

How did it go???

[@sarahgrumbine4327]

I love this video! Good for you! I found you guys by your Whole 30 and Trader Joes video and then I watched one of your other videos and another and I was hooked! I think you guys are great. Im so glad your parents came around, you all seem like a wonderful family. You and Michelle are my comfort videos lol. At first I wasnt going to mention that in case you thought it was weird but then I saw the video where Michelles comfort thing at that time was falling asleep listening to Prisoner of Azkaban (totally awesome). Anyway thank you 2 for your videos theyre great! I have several chronic health conditions some that are very painful and leave me in bed more than I would like and with sleepless nights. When I have good days I love to clean and organize so you may find this amusing but I've watched the video where Michelle organizes your bathroom several times. Well keep up the great work and Merry Christmas!

[@MichelleandAline]

Merry Christmas to you, Sarah! Thank you so much for one of my favorite comments we've ever received. There is so much more that I could say but am at a loss for words, so I'll just wish you good health and a very happy Holiday💗

[@irisjandreau6666]

Thank you so much for making this video! I really connected to it myself and I feel like other people will as well. I believe most people have or are going through similar situations to this and it’s really interesting to hear someone else’s story!

[@MichelleandAline]

I'm so glad you liked it, Iris! Love you, lady! 💗💗

[@isabellaperera6567]

I never NEVER comment on KZbin videos but this one just hit the spot. I have to say that it takes a lot of courage to major in something as "uncertain" as Theatre Arts because of the many negative feedback people get when they pursue it. I was in my first Theatre production as a Junior, before that I had never ever thought it was something for me. I had always believed I had stage fright. And now I am an upcoming Freshman and am minoring in Theatre Arts, I wish you all the best in your Theatre career :)

[@trevorw5225]

I’m so glad I came upon this video as I am thinking about being a film major and minoring in theatre. I really love theatre and my voice and music skills are pretty good but I’m not the best singer. Today I discussed my life choices with a teacher that told me I don’t really “ooze” with theatre and it hurt me dearly. I love broadway, I listen to sound tracks all the time, I’m in drama, and I was called specially to be in the musical my 7th and 8th grade year! But now watching ur video has made me realize that if ur passionate you can do anything!!

[@CarolineForbesAndTaylorSwift]

Trevor W I am sorry your teacher said that. My 12th grade drama teacher said that I am only good enough to do community theater. But, with our passion and hard work ethic, we can prove them wrong. Your teacher probably said that because they are only saying what they saw of you. They don’t always know the whole story.

[@trevorw5225]

Update: theatre studies and poly sci major

[@aqz-xx5hq]

I don't know if you or Michelle will ever see this, but you two are fantastic. You two are a little farther along in your roads in life, but you're youthful and it's great to feel like I can relate to people like you guys. And your personalities are great.. Aline, your realness is so funny and inspiring and I love you and Michelle's attitudes about life. I would lovveeeee to meet you two, someday. So yeah, thanks for being amazing human beans

[@MichelleandAline]

Oh my gosh, you are the SWEETEST human ever. We're both so overwhelmed and grateful for your lovely words. THANK YOU for the most wonderful comment and such incredible support. LOVE YOU, GIRL!! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@maryshupenus8753]

hi! im a junior in high school, and i've been seconding guessing majoring in theatre in college. thank you so much for sharing your story. it really helped me to recognize my love of performing. I related to what you said about feeling pain with the thought of stopping something you love. I now know that theatre is what I'm meant to do with my life. thank you, and I wish you luck in your career!

[@krazyspartanodst]

hope its not too late, dont major in something useless, get a major that PAYS then later on in life pursue your dream(:

[@nunyabusiness6450]

@@krazyspartanodst why though? If you'll be happy at work every day where you spend the majority of your time, isn't that better than coming home miserably to a nice home that's only superficial in purpose?

[@krazyspartanodst]

西西. It’s better to be realistic, get a job, make money, invest, make passive income and then you should focus on your dreams

[@rosesarereddx5553]

Can anyone relate, I have no experience whatssoever with theatre, or singing, or dancing, but it's all I can see myself doing in the future. Anyone have tips for a newbie college student?

[@CarolineForbesAndTaylorSwift]

RosesAreReddx Well, you can take a gap year off after high school to take classes in singing, dancing, and acting and audition for community musicals and then use those to help with your college auditions. Take 2 years off if needed. It can be very hard to find time for theatre especially when you feel the pressure to ace all your classes.

[@drink_chlorine]

I’m watching. This video is super helpful for me

[@lifebyjo3999]

“New York! New York, is a wonderful town!” 😆 Kudos to you Aline! Please continue to make theater videos I absolutely love them. What might also help is by scrolling through theater related hashtags on insta and Twitter to connect with a theater audience because I assure you they’re out there. They’d love these videos. I am an English major so I can relate somewhat with your experiences.

[@MichelleandAline]

I'm with ya there, sister! 😂 Thank you so much for the nice words and the advice! These are GREAT tips!

[@lifebyjo3999]

Michelle and Aline you’re most welcome. Keep up the great work! Don’t get discouraged.

[@taraelizabeth2458]

I just found you from seeing you on Ingrid’s story. I watched this video and immediately subscribed. I’m starting college as a theatre major in like less than 50 days. I’m a tech/design major not performance so it’s sorta different but I totally relate to this.

[@MichelleandAline]

Ahhh this is such an amazing comment!! So crazy that you came from Ingrid's story! I am so beyond happy that you enjoyed the video, and that it resonated with you. Best of luck with your theatre journey ✨🤗

[@OurGrayHouse]

Hey girl! I think it's awesome that you are a theater major and honing your craft

[@recious_xp7766]

a truly speical video indeed

[@laytheoriginal]

Love Your Story ❤️ I’m Gonna Be A Theatre Major Too 🥰 🎭

[@moemoffatt2675]

Im so nervous about my future, as a future theatre major i dont know if i’ll make it and i dont know what that looks like but im gonna try :)

[@michellemarie1197]

I want to major in either theatre arts education or major in vocal and instrumental music education and have a minor in dance, i cant decide between majors and i dont know if theatre majors do much with singing or voice training and i think music education would be more of an experience for if you want to be a solo artist and not just broadway but i love theatre and it could help with gaining an experience for directing so idk im still deciding

[@CarolineForbesAndTaylorSwift]

Michelle Marie I think vocal education would be a better choice because you seem to want to focus more on music. I know this music major at my college who ended up doing film acting. news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2020/ksu-student-music-honors.php

[@pollychesnokova5299]

sooo inspiring.._.

[@connielovetarot9124]

This crazy cause I was feeling the same way

[@annieeleee]

I’ve always loved movies. I would LOVE making iMovies with my friends and we had a program at my elementary school in which we made short films. My group received an award for our short film at Lincoln Center which I was sooo proud of. I always switched around from what I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to be involved in movies. I think I’ve settled on acting. So thank you for this vid

[@caroline456]

I love this video, and so inspiring! I have a bit of a different problem (I’m a junior in high school). I love theatre with all my heart and it makes me so happy and I would LOVE to be an actress but I really don’t think I’m talented enough or experienced enough to get into any good musical theatre programs for college since I’ve just recently fallen back in love with doing musicals and I haven’t had any lead roles since middle school and am not the strongest singer, but I know this is what I want to do. Anyone have any wisdom or advice?

[@CarolineForbesAndTaylorSwift]

Caroline Well, you can take a gap year off after high school to take classes in singing, dancing, and acting and audition for community musicals and then use those to help with your college auditions. Take 2 years off if needed. It can be very hard to find time for theatre especially when you feel the pressure to ace all your classes.

[@emilysteil1097]

I freaked out when I saw the Shakespeare globe

[@recious_xp7766]

omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@recious_xp7766]

it reaaaaaaaaaccchhheeedd!!!!!!!!! it wooorrkkeedd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes omg no wonder i had no friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!