Why do people participate in drama, for example High School plays and musicals?

Question:I am doing an analysis paper for my college writing class on why people do drama. Are the social, emotional, physical or spiritual benefits to it, what really drives theater actors to do what they do?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I am doing an analysis paper for my college writing class on why people do drama. Are the social, emotional, physical or spiritual benefits to it, what really drives theater actors to do what they do?

wow
what doesn't drive me to do theater
if the play has a deep meaning to it, such as rabbit hole, its a spiratual benefit
Social is a plus too
it heps you make friends
physical not so much
for me its more spiritual
nothing makes me feel more at home than stepping up on that stage.
for the average joe that tries out for a play to help keep him busy, there will be no benefit for he wont look into the play
Beleive it or not wizard of oz has a very deep, deep meaning
Wow.
What a great writing prompt.

fame, glory, extra credit..lol
college credit
hopes of becoming a sucsessful actor/actress one day

I always assumed they were gay...maybe I shouldn't assume?

I did it because I liked to sing, and dressing up is also fun. I was happy to be in the chorus and not have a real speaking part.

its fun!

I do it because it is the most fun you can have while still remaining upright.

Some do it because they actually love it. Such as myself. And in high school is the best time to learn. Others: extra credit, fame, mom's made them

There is something special about being able to take an audience on a journey for a brief period of time. I helped them while witnessing a woman go slowly mad in "Gaslight", I had them laughing at me pretending to be a woman in "Love, Sex, and the IRS", I had them cry at my death as Uncle Chris in "I Remember Mama", and I had them gasp when it was discovered that I was the detective investigating my own death in "Sleuth." There is magic when you connect with an audience... it's hard to explain.