Working with the Actors’ Shakespeare Project has been such a great experience. ASP puts a unique and urban twist to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” I played the character of Moth, a jittery, active, tough, and restless fairy. 
    On the first day of rehearsal, I knew that it was going to be interesting. Even though the times were a bit long, the great things going on were very beneficial to me. The first rehearsal was a blast. We did a read-through of the play and I never expected the actors to put so much feeling and energy into it. They had connections with one another as if they were actually performing the scene. Their focus and commitment helped me get fully dropped into the scene and my character. 
    As a small role, I was not expecting much. But my character was put in many times. I always got to move around in the space, and I had a good feel for the environment of the play. Also, I never expected to pick out my own costume: baggy green sweatshirt with the words “Rebel Spirit” on the back, bright yellow shirt with a purple parrot on it, ripped jeans, and sneakers. Choosing my own costume allowed me to have a better understanding of my character.
    In rehearsals, I did many acting exercises that helped me find out how my character walked and talked and interacted with others. The thing that I definitely did not expect was practicing dance routines. In a Shakespearian play? It was an interesting idea to put in a Shakespearian play, and I definitely enjoyed breaking a sweat! Overall, the rehearsal process gave me a sneak peek into what working in a professional play is going to be like, and I hope to take part in more of them in the future.