Georgia Southern University: Georgia Southern Theater Student Using Stage To Build Confidence And Camaraderie

Savannah GA

21 April, 2022

6:17 PM

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Press release from Georgia Southern University: April 21, 2022 Georgia Southern theater major Janvanna Rogers began her stage career at a very young age by singing in her church. She performed in her first musical in middle school. Her first lead role came in high school. After years of taking the stage for Georgia Southern, Rogers was under the lights as the main character in her senior performance. "It's heart wrenching because some people don't get through it. But luckily, I'm a person who can say that they got through it," she said. "And so, why not tell that story? Why not have that one person in the audience look and see and be like, 'Yeah, I'm Carrie. I'm that person who is going through things behind the scenes.'" Rogers said she encourages others to not be afraid to step out of their comfort zone. To help be comfortable, she relied on a growing trust between her and her fellow thespians. With her experience and rank, she has watched herself grow into a leader for her younger cast members. "I've had people to mentor me into the student that I am, And I am so grateful for them and hopefully I am that person to them," said Rogers. "We grew together; we gave advice to each other; we vented to each other. It's always time for someone to step back and for other people to get into that spot. And I'm glad to see them there. I want to see all of them." This press release was produced by Georgia Southern University. The views expressed here are the author's own.