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Professor of Theater Arts Charles Henderson delivered another incredible performance yesterday, pretending the students in his class have enough talent to make it as actors, sources report.
Henderson, known primarily for his role as the supportive and hopeful acting teacher in the TAPS department, stood up in front of his 18 students at the end of yesterday’s class period and stated that he believed each and every one of them had the potential to successfully act at a professional level.
“It was inspiring to hear how much he believes in us,” said John Massey ’15, whose mediocre acting skills have not dissuaded Henderson from looking right into Massey’s eyes and telling him he has something special. “He really made me think ‘Hey, anything’s possible!’”
Critics have praised Henderson for his commitment to the role, citing cases where he encouraged students to meet him individually outside of class and recommended they move to Los Angeles or New York to pursue their dreams.
Henderson followed up several classes with an impressive showcase of improvisation where he answered his students’ questions about acting as though the answers would actually be of any use to them.
“I have no doubt that you can be anything you choose to be,” announced Henderson at the end of yesterday’s class, his eyes welling up as he looked into the eyes of students that most likely will never achieve consistent or gainful employment as actors. “I’m so proud of each and every one of you.”
Critics also praised Henderson’s students for their impressive performances pretending they believed a single word he said.
