What is art? Because I have an art system. As I add points, something imperceptible ges the way I perceive art. For now, it's only reted to drawing ability. But what will happen with interpretation and literature? It's a subtle ge that transforms my way of seeing things. It's an abstra that lives in my mind, illuminating my artistic attitudes in different ways. It's almost like getting drunk and suddenly waking up with a clearer world."

  Billy presented himself at the Perf Arts building of San Jose Uy for Drama. His agent, Jim, had arranged some ideas about his path as a future actor. Sihe age of eight, Billy has been practig various aspects of ag representation on his own.

  This school focuses on drama, pg a major emphasis on the representation of emotions, as well as teical work activities from body postures to voice tone.

  In the m, he was at the Children's Musical Theater San Jose (CMT San Jose), participating in numerous improvisation activities and taking on different roles for a tinuous four-hour theater session. They will be presenting an inal py by the director about World War I in December.

  Now he will participate in an ag course at San Jose Uy that focuses on more professional qualities. From written csses to method csses on how to develop his roles, it's tailored to different themes.

  Billy ehe search for the and saw a man in a suit sitting at the teacher's desk, with a few older people sitting around. He felt somewhat nervous uhe gaze of everyone in the room and checked his wristwatch; he arrived ten minutes earlier than expected. This is a special extracurricur course for people studying theater as a profession. After all, it's California, the pce where the impossible is born.

  -Good afternoon, everyone. I'm Spencer, part of the team from San Jose Uy, a profound theorist and passionate about theater. I've been involved in numerous produs throughout my career, and now I make a living edug future artists, - said Spencer.

  He g the room and nodded. An open door interrupted Mr. Spencer, and a smiling young man with a fisherman's hat greeted the css with a gesture. The wrinkles on Mr. Spencer's forehead twitched a little.

  -I apologize; I didn't expect to cause such a otion, - the young man said in a loud voice. He was very slim.

  Mr. Spenodded and adjusted his square gsses with his index finger.

  -You e in as long as it doesn't bee a recurring interruption. But before you do, please introduce yourself to the css and talk about something you'd like to share about yourself, - Spencer said.

  -Sure, -- said the young man, clutg his hat tightly. -- I'm Cameron; I study psychology, and I'm w on a thesis about human behavior and social masks. That's why I enrolled in the uy's ag program, to gain a deeper uanding of the emotions of those who pretend to be someohey're not. I see ag as a social principle that helps us refle certain things - why do we suppress them? -

  -There's also the study of good behavior and the use of social masks, which is reted to a person's ego... although there's already aablished debate about people's egos, their applications are fually powerful for individuals. I work on the realms of pretense, - Cameron tinued, stopping to look around the .

  - I stay here? - he asked, now nervous.

  -Of course! Art calls to us in many ways. I hope you refresh your knowledge with what you learn in this course. Although in my css, I'll regret to disappoint you; I'll focus on expressing the theory behind all ag. In the first part, we'll tou the history, in the sed, we'll delve deeper into the theater, and in the end, we'll discuss ema and review some great successes, - said Professor Spencer, now more posed than a moment ago.

  That sounds great, maestro. If you excuse me, I'll take a seat," Cameron said, setting down his fisherman's hat and revealing his long, curly hair that reached almost to his shoulders.

  "Hi there, man. I'm Cameron," he greeted Billy, who responded with a gentle gesture.

  Cameroended his hand. "Ah, Billy, o meet you," the young boy said, surprised.

  The young man with the long curls raised his backpad pulled out two pencil cases with numerous colors and pens, along with a long, notebook. Judging by his appearahe notebook tradicted his demeanor and presence as it was meticulously written.

  "You're a little young to be here. Are you one of those geniuses who skip school at 12 and work for multinationals to bee rich by 25?" Cameron asked.

  "Not at all. I'm pursuing an ag career, and I'm here on a reendation to improve my ag skills," Billy replied.

  "Wow, you're the first child actor I've met," Cameron said. "If you ever meet Winona Ryder, I'll envy you for the rest of my life. She's the most beautiful angel in all of California," he added.

  "Winona Ryder?" Billy asked.

  "e on, buddy, we're talking about the most beautiful angel God has ever created in the heavens," Cameron emphasized.

  "Alright, I guess if I do, I'll wait for you to punch me," Billy jokingly said.

  "I wouldn't punch you, I'd just secretly envy you. Maybe I'll punch you a little if you're over 21," Cameron replied.

  "Deal," Billy agreed, refog his attention oeacher.

  Mr. Spencer set up a projector with images, showing the cssic 3, 2, 1 slides.

  -In aimes, the earliest forms of ag were known for representing rituals, religions, and a myths and legends, shaping natural social beings. The Greeks were always oep ahead, and it's no wohat Athens, the Greek city, was the first to showcase the beauty of art in various ways, - Spencer said.

  -Yes, Mr. Cameron, any questions? - Spencer inquired.

  -Yes, sir. Could you reend some readings to delve deeper into the topic? - Cameron asked.

  -Of course, in the css, I'll bring some good readings to plement the discussion on Greek ema and the ins of theater and ag, - Spencer replied.

  -tinuing with the css, these Greek roots left us with multiple poetic representations written in tragedies, edies, and dramas, - Spencer tinued, ung into a rather long monologue c all the definitions, historical moments, and cepts from a Greee.

  He dispyed paintings depig aheaters, some a masks, and sculptures of Greek writers.

  -Well, I'm gd to see you all on this course. Your css will be with Professor Ryans. I hope you enjoy your stay; she'll provide some excellent lessons oer,- Mr. Spencer cluded.

  Professor Ryans was much younger, quite beautiful, and almost hypnotizing with her charming character aures. She wore a long dress embroidered with roses and a pair of verse shoes.

  -It's lovely to gather here today. We will withe first step of theater. e, my little angels, let's arrahe pce. I want a round table for the activity; we'll have a practical css. I know you covered some theoretical aspects with Spencer, so we'll do the opposite today. Don't worry about your skills; just focus on ag naturally, - said Abba Ryans, theater teacher, and actress in some stage pys.

  The students began to rearrahe chairs into a round table, following the teacher's instrus to create a spacious stage area.

  Billy stood in front of the teacher, who had her ba. As she turned around, she observed the students.

  -Alright, today's exercise is about letting yourself go, and shedding the fear of being in the spotlight. One by one, you'll e to the front and perform an exercise chosen by your peers, - Abba expined. "Take a seat; I'll call someo random, and they'll tiil we're done. -

  -Alright, Billy Carson, e to the front, - the teacher called with a melodic voice.

  Billy fidently stepped forward in front of his peers.

  -Alright, Mr. Carson, you have one minute. In that time, portray an old man who has stolen a treasure and is now fleeing from the police, - Cra instructed.

  Billy thought about what signals an old thief might show. For some reason, he recalled Charles Dis; his characters always had iing mannerisms that brought out the essence of the character. He hunched his shoulders slightly, creating a sloug posture, preteo have a limp, and used an imaginary e or something simir as a prop.

  With a furrowed brow and moving his lips as if swallowing, he preteo hold something tightly to his chest, something he didn't want to let go of. He looked around, as if cheg for pursuers, and dragged his steps slowly through the room. He stopped and leaned against an object, still holding onto the imaginary item tightly. The teacher stopped him as the minute .

  "An incredible performance, Billy! You followed a great recipe for physical ag, with a distinct pattern of movement, posture, aures that made you truly embody the character of an old man. Your improvisation was fantastic. Please take a seat. , it's the turn of the person to your left," said Abba Ryans.

  The css tinued with various activities, and for the sed exercise, the teacher started giving some feedback. She wondered why no one spoke during the previous exercise, as there was no prohibition against speaking.

  As the css progressed, the students engaged in more improvisations and ag exercises, expl differeions, characters, and sarios. The energy in the room alpable, and Billy felt a sense of excitement and fulfillment as he pushed his boundaries as an actor.

  By the end of the css, Billy had gained valuable insights into the art of ag and the power of natural, uninhibited expression. He khat this experience would enrich his journey as an actor and would help him in his creative endeavors iure.

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