[STUDENT BLOG] Growing Up in the Spotlight

In this edition of student blogs, Year 9 student Alisha Perett discusses her passion for Drama with YCIS Beijing’s Performing Arts Programme.

My name is Alisha Grace Perrett. I live here in Beijing but I am from England. I am a Year 9 student and am 14 years old. I was born on April 1st, 2002. My hobbies include dancing, singing, hanging out with friends, and playing sports.

How did you first become interested in Drama?

I have been interested in drama since a very young age. When I was younger I would just act out little role plays with friends and add music and dance to it. I grew up loving to dance and had taken part in plays before, but ever since participating in the most recent musical, ‘Back to the 80’s’ I have really loved acting much more. When I was younger I much preferred the dancing and singing aspects.

What was your first performance?

My fist major acting performance was in Year 7. I was living in England for 6 months, attending a small private school where we performed “Romeo and Juliet” as our school play. I remember being so nervous and my heart beating so fast because even though I was used to dancing performances, this was my first time delivering a long soliloquy to start off a play. I wanted to deliver the lines loudly, clearly, and confidently, so I gave it my best shot; I think it worked out well!

Follow the link below to read about Alicia's acting career at YCIS Beijing!