Life In Dramatic Arts
Stage Voice: Hello, good evening. I’m from Stage Voice. Can you please tell us your name?
Wendy: I’m Wendy Carrena.
Stage Voice: Nice meeting you, Wendy Carrena. Can you please tell us a little about yourself?
Wendy: Well, um, that’s actually a broad question, but okay. I’m a Dramatic Arts student at OAU. I love anything related to art, especially poetry. I also have a soft spot for fashion.
Stage Voice: Interesting! How has your experience been so far in Dramatic Arts?
Wendy: It’s been hectic, honestly speaking.
Always trying to find a balance between lectures, rehearsals, social life, religion, and so on.
But it’s gotten better over time compared to the first time I stepped foot in the department.
Stage Voice: I can imagine it can be challenging to balance all those responsibilities.
What do you think has been the most valuable or rewarding part of your experience in Dramatic Arts so far, and how has it impacted your personal growth or creative development, especially your fashion lifestyle?
Wendy: I’d say it’s adaptability.
Being a Dramatic Arts student has taught me how to adjust to situations quite fast.
It has also helped my confidence level. Yes, I’m the quiet type some might even say introverted. However, being in my department has taught me how to speak out and socialize more.
Wendy: And as for the fashion aspect, I just love the fact that I can dress the way I want, with any fashion style. Culture is diverse, and so is fashion.
There’s beauty in diversity anyway.
Stage Voice: That’s wonderful. At least your experience so far in Dramatic Arts has had a positive impact on you.
Wendy: Yes, yes, it has.
Stage Voice: Are you inspired by a particular fashion trend or cultural style?
Wendy: Honestly? I love all.
But if I were to pick my favorite fashion style, I’d go with streetwear or corporate fashion.
Depends on my mood, actually.
Stage Voice: Hmm, that’s nice.
Wendy: Thank you.
Stage Voice: It’s funny how you like opposite fashion styles.
Wendy: Oh, actually!
Stage Voice: So, how do you feel being the assistant class rep?
Wendy: Umm, I always try my best to fulfill my responsibility as one.
Although at times, I start questioning myself whether I’m doing the right thing or doing enough.
I’d say there’s this expectation I’ve set for myself, so when I don’t reach it, it feels like I’m not doing anything at all.
Wendy: But basically, I’ve decided to take it slow just take it one step at a time.
Stage Voice: Self-doubt can be a challenge, so I think it’s okay that you’ve decided to take it one step at a time.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Stage Voice: So, do you have any business you do?
Wendy: Yes. Yeah, it’s upcoming.
Stage Voice: Can you tell us about your upcoming business?
Wendy: It’s about letter writing.
What I’m trying to do is bring back the old ways of writing, just like back in the olden days
where we use paper and pen to write our letters.
I’m a bit anxious to start it because it’s totally new and different. It’s still developing, but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to start small.
Stage Voice: That’s a unique business idea, actually.
Bringing back the art of handwritten letter writing can be a lovely way to connect with people and create something tangible. What inspired you to start this business, and how do you plan to market and grow it, especially in today’s digital world?
Wendy: It was actually a book I read that made me realize how much we’ve lost touch with reality.
Most of us are now so consumed in our digital lives.
As for growing it, I’ll just make sure to target the right audience. It wouldn’t be easy, but it’ll be worth it.
Then with time, consistency, God, and determination, it’ll grow.
Stage Voice: The book you read must have had a great impact on you to inspire this business idea.
How do you plan to differentiate yourself from digital communication methods that have become so common?
Wendy: Write from my heart.
It’s not that hard, honestly.
All people do nowadays is depend on AI for things like that.
Can you imagine writing a love letter to someone you care about, but those words weren’t yours they were from artificial intelligence?
That’s not authentic, neither is it original. Things like that should come from your heart.
Think deep, and you’ll find it.
But yeah, people are just lazy now.
Stage Voice: Everyone wants things the easy way.
Wendy: Thanks.
Exactly.
Personal Life
Stage Voice: So Wendy, are you in a relationship or are you also a single brethren?
Wendy: Yes, I am currently in a relationship.
Stage Voice: Wow, that’s nice.
I hope he is in support of your letter-writing business?
Wendy: Yeah, he is.
Stage Voice: That’s nice.
So Wendy, do you have any advice for other writers like you?
Wendy: That’s a tough one.
I’ll just say be original.
You don’t have to copy a particular writing style before you feel your write-ups are perfect.
No write-up is perfect.
It’s the depth of authenticity in it that makes it so.
Stage Voice: Thank you so much for this, Wendy.
Do you have anyone you want to shout out to?
Wendy: You’re welcome.
My loved ones, for always being there for me.
It might seem like you’re alone at times, but if you look closer, you’ll realize that truly, you’re not.
Stage Voice: Thank
you so much for your time, Wendy.
Wendy: Sure, no problem.
Thank you too.
Interviewed and Published by Ogunseye Timothy
