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Student Blog: Theater as an Outlet, Refuge, and Source of Joy

Writing about the theater, my greatest passion, and highlighting its role as an often-overlooked creative outlet has been a deeply rewarding part of my college experience. I hope to inspire readers and offer reassurance through my work.

BroadwayWorld·May 29, 2026·via BroadwayWorld

Student Blog: Theater as an Outlet, Refuge, and Source of Joy

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An Honest Reflection on Writing About Theater

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When I initially started writing for BroadwayWorld in February, I was concerned that I would not have enough to say.

I go to a university that doesn’t offer a BFA program or even a musical theater major. I only perform in a few productions during the academic year. Before I even started writing, I fell victim to comparison, assuming that I was not worthy of the writing position I had been given.

Writing about theater over these past few months has made me realize just how much the arts influence every aspect of my life.

When I sat down to write my first article, I spent days editing it and cutting out entire sections in hopes of proving my worth. I nearly had to hold my breath when hitting submit for the first time because I was afraid that someone would see through the cracks and realize that I was not “theatrical” enough to be writing for BroadwayWorld. I wrote about what I knew: my experience doing theater in college. It was simple, but it was the truth: my college theater program isn’t very fancy, but it offers many incredible opportunities. Through this article I slowly began finding my footing as a BroadwayWorld writer, and with each article the task at hand felt less daunting.

Even when I’m not physically in a production, my passion for performance drives me in everything I do. My theatrical background has taught me to use my voice to represent myself and my beliefs, and it has given me the confidence to take risks that have led to outlets I never could have dreamed of.

Theater is my joy and it is what makes me who I am. Getting the opportunity to take time aside each month to write about the thing that makes me happiest has been a blessing. The past few months have had hurdles that at times felt insurmountable, and often writing about theater felt like a refuge.

One of the most fascinating parts about this experience has been the fact that admittedly, I have no clue if people are actually reading these articles. Yet, when sitting down to write I think about the younger version of myself scouring the BroadwayWorld website grasping onto any knowledge I could find about the theater industry. I think of senior year me, preparing to give up her greatest passion believing that it had to end once I took my final bow on my high school stage. If only I could go back and tell that girl how theater would continue to change her life.

There is a theatrical world that lies beyond the stage, and it is constantly revealing itself to me in new ways. Taking the time to write about theater has forced me to pause and reflect on the different paths that it has led me down whether it be as an actress or as a publicity director, content creator, social media manager, and much more. High school tends to only show you the world of performance from one side, but the opportunities that lie within the industry are vast and ever-changing.

Getting to write about the thing I love most and bring awareness to outlets that many people may not think about has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career so far. If I can provide reassurance or inspiration to even one reader, then I consider my time well spent.

So, if you, reader, have made it this far, I will leave you with this: Never let anyone place limitations on your dreams. This world, with a particular focus on the theater industry, is never stagnant, and there is room for you to design a route for yourself that has not yet been seen and that will change the game forever. Don’t be afraid to take it.

And thank you for taking a bit of time to allow me to try and transfer my passion through the screen to you. I hope I made your days a little brighter.

Writing is so much more than expressing ideas on a page, and if done with sincerity, it can take a surprisingly long time–that may be my biggest takeaway from my first attempt at blogging.

Being a theater lighting student is hard to explain to family and friends who haven’t gone through the same version of finals as you have. No grandma, I don’t have a math test. Yes, I have load-in from 9am-6pm.

From 2025-2026, I was a BFA Musical Theatre major at a college. My whole life that is what I thought I wanted. I wasn’t necessarily wrong, I am just pivoting slightly.

I have been writing student blogs for BroadwayWorld for 6 months now. I feel very blessed to have been able to write for a website I love and respect so much talking about the thing I love most in the world, performing.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Student-Blog-Theater-My-Outlet-My-Refuge-My-Joy-20260529)._

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