MIA CIECHALSKI
Life & Arts Editor
It’s official: Theater kids are taking over SUNY Fredonia.
There is no reason to panic, though, because I’m here to tell you what to be on the lookout for and how to avoid them.
It’s no secret that Fredonia is known for its performing arts programs, especially when it comes to the theater and dance departments.
However, nowadays, there just seems to be more and more theater kids at every corner you turn. It’s almost as if they’re zombies taking over.
But there’s still a way that the theater kid apocalypse can be avoided by all of you non-theater lovers. Here’s what you can do to make sure you’re not next:
- Try to avoid long conversations about any musical or play.
I’m not going to lie; sometimes learning new facts about something that you’re not familiar with is pretty interesting. But don’t go too far down the rabbit hole, or else you’ll be talking about shows for who knows how long.
- Don’t play any showtunes around them.
Once they hear a popular soundtrack from a good musical, they will immediately break into song. You would seriously think they were a part of the song creation based on how well they know every part, all the lyrics and the dialogue.
It’s pretty impressive at first, but as they keep singing, it starts to look as if they’re not human for being able to remember a whole two-and-a-half-hour musical. Mind you, they know multiple, not just one.
- Try to avoid the Rockefeller Arts Center (RAC).
This building is their main habitat where they have classes, rehearsals, meetings, shows and even spend some of their downtime.
If you decide to go there when you don’t have to, you’ll see the most insane behavior. You’ll either witness intense, loud laughing or will randomly see them break out into a song and dance.
- What to do if you see them break out into song or dance:
Don’t make any sudden movements, don’t make eye contact and slowly back away.
- Where to avoid them:
As I already mentioned, they’re main academic building is RAC, so most of the time, they’ll be there. However, if you feel like you need a sanctuary without them, I would try the basement of the Science Center or Houghton.
Not many classes are held there at the same time, so you should be safe. Just remember that they take classes that aren’t just theater courses, so they can still be roaming around the campus.
Make sure to keep everything I told you in mind, and you should be good when it comes to walking out in the open.
That’s all the survival tactics I have for you, and I wish you the best of luck.