Lauren Smith (BFA Acting 鈥�22) portrays Joan of Arc in a monologue from Shakespeare鈥檚 Henry VI, Part I in the School of Theatre鈥檚 production of 鈥淲oe is Me.鈥� In the performance, Smith confronts the English generals who want to burn her as a witch. 鈥淲hen I think of my ability to be on the stage in a time like this, 鈥� I am incredibly grateful 鈥�. Things are a little different now, but I鈥檝e realized theatre does not always need to be extravagant or groundbreaking to be valuable. Sometimes the joy and freedom that comes from performing is enough on its own.鈥�
