FLOTUS, you've missed your calling! Michelle Obama gets theatrical on stage during 'Careers in Film' symposium at the White House



Michelle Obama got in touch with her theatrical side today as she hosted a Careers in Film symposium at the White House.

The First Lady, 49, took to the stage and told high school students attending the event that she quite fancied herself as a Disney princess after hearing composer Alan Menken talk about how he had created scores for films including Beauty and the Beast.

Closing her eyes, with both hands clasped to her chest, she exclaimed: 'I don’t know about you guys, but I was listening backstage, and I just wanted to put my ball gown on and twirl and twirl.'



Finding her inner-princess: Michelle Obama got in touch with her theatrical side today as she hosted a Careers in Film symposium at the White House

The gesture provoked giggles from the audience.



The panel on stage - made up of movie director Harvey Weinstein along with actresses Whoopi Goldberg, Blake Lively and Naomie Harris - also responded with a smile.

The event, which started at 10am was designed to teach high school students from Washington DC, New York and Boston about the film industry.



Quite the performer: 'I just wanted to put my ball gown on and twirl and twirl,' the First Lady exclaimed



Act over: The First Lady said she was inspired after hearing composer Alan Menken talk about how he had created scores for films including Beauty and the Beast

Workshops provided them with an opportunity to learn about animation, special effects, make-up, costume, directing, music and sound effects.

Leaders in the film industry also talked about how they achieved their career dreams and battled various obstacles.



Continuing her address, Mrs Obama said: 'I want to start by thanking Harvey Weinstein for organizing this amazing day.



'This is the first time that we have brought young people into the White House for an event like this.

And from what I heard, and what I saw for myself, I see you guys dove in pretty deeply on this subject.



Inspiration: Movie director Harvey Weinstein along with actresses Whoopi Goldberg, Blake Lively and Naomie Harris also appeared at the event - discussing how they fulfilled their career dreams Fits of giggles: Actress Blake Lively looked lovely in an all-black ensemble



'You learned about directing and improvising. You saw how a blank screen can create a whole new world.



'You discovered how music and sound effects can add emotion to any scene. And you even had a chance to design a wardrobe and apply makeup just like they do in Hollywood.'

The event was moderated by Mrs Obama's friend and This Morning host, Gayle King.

