How does acting help me in real life? | Lan Phuong Nguyen

Once I was on stage, the first scene ended. The lights came down so the crew could prepare for the next scene and I had to find my way in the darkness to the raised platform. It was completely dark and then I had to try to find to try to use my hand and then ouch my leg just slammed in the sharp corner of a raised platform.It was really painful. It was intense. I could feel my skin tear, but I still bit my lip, holding the pain, tried to be quiet, and sit still, waiting for the next scene to start.And then ...