By RJ Thomas“Fiddler on the Roof” has captured the hearts of many since its original Broadway run in 1971, including Clara Weber’s. It seems to be a theme, that a piece of art, literature or music touches someone so deeply at a young age that they gain a kind of drive to participate in similar works. For Clara, it was, “[in the third grade] my dad forced me to watch ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ which I fell in love with. I guess you could say that’s where it started.” (Photo Courtesy of Clara Weber) It was more than just the story of the show, although she enjoys this as well. It was the idea that music and dance could portray a story so well, adding to it rather than distracting from the actual plot. The idea that she could be a part of something like this, to bring a story to life in such a way, sparked her young drive. Her drive hasn’t stopped since, as she has participated in numerous plays from that moment on. She puts into words what theater allows for her and other actors: “To me, theater is an amazing way to express yourself and get out of your comfort zone...and just have fun doing something you love.” Her favorite of these plays was “In the Supermarket of Lost,” in which she played a ten-year-old named Violet. It was her first major role and allowed her the chance to really explore how we take on characters and give them a personality of their own. It’s a step all actors look forward to taking, and not only did it broaden Clara’s mind to the complexity of characters, but, “she was a kid and playing a kid is fun.” (Photo Courtesy of Clara Weber) This has all come together to motivate Clara to work hard not only for her shows but for all of the theater company. She is the Front of House officer and makes sure that those working to hand out tickets are presentable and make the process go smoothly. While stressful at times, she emphasized that “Front of House has always been important to me because we are the first faces that people see when they come to one of our performances.” The appeal of the show, the plot, the characters, and all of the subtle nuances in between captured Clara, and at this very moment she is working on directing a show of her own for the Wilson High School One-Act Festival, an annual Theatre Company show compiled of pieces written, directed, and cast by seniors. What it boils down to is that Clara Weber is an incredibly dedicated student, who puts her all into making any show she’s a part of as great as it can be. When I asked her what theater meant to her, she gave me a response that really sums up her drive: “You know you love theater when you get on stage and get a rush of excitement that leads to a fun and fantastic performance.” (Photo Courtesy of Clara Weber)
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