Decisions

To lead or design?.. Lead designers?

Even though I know I want to work on stage productions, I haven't decided what aspect I want to focus on. I like the idea of being a Stage Manager because I believe I can be a natural leader when needed. However, I think that my creative side would be wasted on the Stage Manager role. This is when the jobs like Prop maker or Lighting designer become more appealing.

This uncertainty of what I want to do exactly is one of the reasons I really want to go to RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts), because the course I would take covers all areas within technical theatre and stage management. During my gap year I am going to volunteer or even search for a job (if i'm lucky) in the field. I will try my best to cover different roles within the technical team, so then I can be sure what jobs I shall offer to do when I go to University and work on the productions there.