For the actors and actresses, the endless hours spent memorizing their lines, learning their dances, and developing their singing voices shows in the increased confidence they exude on stage and in life.
As a performer, each one has to be prepared for whatever might come his or her way; they never know when a microphone will fizzle out, a costume will come unglued, or a castmate will forget his or her line.
Yet, through hard work, and a lot of dedication, they gather the courage to put themselves up there for all of us to see, hear, feel, and enjoy. It is quite a pressure filled journey, yet one that leads to unparalleled self-growth.