Images HEHEHEHEHE(It was all worth it)

A Lesson Learned

        During this period of time in acting I have learned a lot. I've learned to work it groups, I've learned how to work with others, how to make anything up on the spot due to improve and how to have self confidence. I realized that acting was more than just delivering lines,Acting had to do with facial expressions and body language. I saw each and every single person grow both mentally and physically. In acting we learned not to quit, we learned to encourage others and help them with anything they needed(wether it was a hug, their lines,some one to talk to,or even a funny joke). I hope everyone agrees with me when I say that I grew trust for everyone in that class?

         I remember how excited I was in the summer to have acting class, the only issue is that I was a bit diffident. I must say that I am grateful for not deciding to quit in the first week because I achieved my goal. I gained a little bit of self confidence, and even if it's not a huge bit, I'm grateful. In the beginning of the class I would pray that Ms.Guarino wouldn't pick me to go in front of the class. She did ofcouse, and I must say that I was terrified. I didn't want to look at anyone so I would close my eyes or even turn around. I was unable to show my talents because I let the fear of being judged harshly consume me. Many times I stood in front of the class trembling, but through a period of time the fear went away and it took the anxiety with it. Now I am not afraid to answer a question when I get picked on, intact I often volunteer myself. I don't shake when I stand in front of the class anymore because I am focused on letting them see my emotions through my character. For that I am grateful, I am grateful that this class helped me conquer a huge fear that has kept me from doing many things in my lifetime. 

       I am most proud of the people that I met while taking this course. In the bast I've been around people that weren't as different as I was. I liked it, I was the smartest and the most talented until I attended this class. I was amazed by the talent that each person possessed. Not only could they act but they could sing as well as dance. Lindsay is an amazing ballerina as well as actress. Sam has a great voice to add to her acting skills. Maddie is obviously a comedian, but i see that she can also be dramatic. Lexi is good at improving almost anything as well as she is at singing. I got to see what the rest of the people in the class were good at going. This challenged me to become a better me, because I saw them being a better them. 

           I need to work on my memorization. I want to be an actress and even if it's not for the big screen, then maybe for fun. The only is problem is my memorization, I am really bad at that. I think memorizing lines is a boring thing which makes it hard for me to do. I've realized that that isn't a good choice. I have to memorize lines because that's how you get a character. My grades weren't good when I didn't memorize my lines, and it was my own fault. I need to work on my attention span, so I can make memorizing lines a fun and beneficial thing. 

           The biggest thing that I have taken away from acting is my friendship and respect. I grew respect for my teacher as well as trust because I knew that she was there to help and even if you didn't want help she would provide it. I found friends that I plan to keep being friends with. I'm getting a bit emotional, but I honestly enjoyed this class. Through the silent films, to the improves, to the partner scenes, we each have our heart out and it was received by another. I am leaving this class with hope as well as confidence. I am leaving this class with joy knowing that there are people that know who I am and know how to comfort me in times of need. 

            This has been a fun semester. The days where we did each other's monoluges just for the fun of it or even the days  when we came in sad, we were still able to stay strong and lift up each other's spirits. This class has helped me grow as a student as well as a peer and this is a life lesson that I will take with me forever. For that I say thank you Ms. Guarino, Sam, Maddie, Lindsay and Lexi, I'll see you around.

REFLECTION ON MY PEICE

             A few days ago I performed an audition piece that was far from my comfort zone. I auditioned with a piece that included a monologue as well as singing. This piece was based on a child that hated her life  and longed for a better one.Throughout the pace you see the child go from happy(because of the life that she lived now), sad(because she was remembering her past), angry(because she was not loved by her parents) and calm(because she realized that everything was going to be ok. The piece was a twist of the original version of the runaways. It had a great song suggested by Ms.Guarino, that fit in perfectly with the point of the piece.
      WHAT WOULD I GRADE MYSELF
  I believe that i would give myself around a B because it wasn't what i wanted the piece to be. I tried my best but i feel like it was too messy. It wasn't as great as i wished it would be. I think that i was too into the piece to actually deliver the different emotions. I was disappointed afterwords. The reason why I'm not as proud is because i know that i could have tapped into a deeper emotion. The only problem is that i let my fear of failing control me.
WHAT DO I NEED TO WORK ON
I need to work on facing the audience when i am acting. I tend to face the floor because i am scared to make eye contact with the people. The problem with that is, that you can't really connect with the audience if you spend most of the time looking at the floor and not them. The people want to feel like they are being talked to. They want to feel as if they belong in your world, and i believe that the only way to do that is through eye contact. Therefore, ill try to concur my fear of making eye contact with the crowd because if i do then my piece will be more powerful.
DID YOIU MEET YOUR GOALS
I wouldn't say that i didn't meet all of my goals because i met a few. I performed the piece, which was a huge accomplishment because i was trying to get aaa from actually doing the work. I went up in front of the class and actually poured my heart into that piece. That is a shock to me because i am usually a closed person. That day in class, I became an open book and i really enjoyed it. I enjoyed letting my tears out because the piece meant a lot more than a runaway girl. It was all the sorrow that i kept inside about everything. Releasing it felt great. This piece is a pert of my identity.
SORRY ITS A BIT SHORT
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My monolouge

https://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=Obs26PrlbzI&video_referrer=watch

They've made it this far

Nick Jonas was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1992. His career began in theater when he was given a reole in hairspray, as well as les miserables, a christmas carol, and more. After getting these gigs in broadway, he went on signing a record label with his brothers. (Thus creating “the jonas brothers band”.)He was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13 and wasn't sure if he wanted to continue his career, but with the help of his family and friends, he continued and he is well.(He's also now on a show on broadway called “How to succeed in business without really trying.” Critics love it.

Anna kendrick was born august 9th,1985 in portland maine. She started her career at the age of 10. Her parents took her to auditions and at the age of 12 she was cast dina in the broadway musical high society. From there she went on doing both comedic and dramatic musicals. She was given the role of jessica in the first three twilight series. She was also on the 5 star rated movie of the year called pitch perfect. Her career has thrived over the years and she strives to improve and become an even bigger phenomenon. 

U THINK ITS EASY TO MAKE IT TO BROADWAY(WELL THINK AGAIN)

Broadway or bust, or should I call it Broadway or tears. Many people dream of making it to Broadway, but it is a very difficult job to accomplish. Broadway shows require a person who is dramatic in facial expressions as well as a person that has an amazing voice. I believe that everyone who was in the show Broadway or bust had many strengths as they did weaknesses.

#Evan 

Evan was great when it came to showing his facial expressions as well as projecting his voice. The one thing that he shouldn't have done was to downcast himself. Everytime he finished performing he would make sure to point out the fact the he couldn't sing. Honestly who cares, he obviously made it this far because he posses something that shines, and also makes up for the voice. Like you said Ms.Guarino he has an interesting nose shape. His face looked like it was meant for the stage and he did a great job at acting. He obviously didn't win but he got really far and he did an amazing job.

#Sabba

Sabba was an amazing girl. Although she didn't win she came to grow out of her comfort zone. At first she seemed nervous, and that is understandable since she didn't ally have as much experience as the others. I believe that her weakness was her fear. Since she was nervous, when she was performing you could tell that she was a young singer. It took a lot of courage to go out on that stage and pour her heart out. Although she didn't make it to the finals I do believe that she grew as a singer.

#Drew

Drew was incredible. Not only was it not painful to look at him, he also had an amazing voice. When he was singing, I felt my heart move. His facial expressions matched the song that he was singing. As we can see many of my classmates would agree with me. I don't believe that he did have any weaknesses. Maybe he couldn't make it to Broadway because he had a voice that was like every one else, where as Joshua's voice was distinct.

#Joshua

Joshua was perfect in every single way. He was an amazing singer and he could sing in both english and in Italian. I believe that the reason that he won was because he brought something different to audition. I doubt that many contenders have tried to sing in a different language. That seemed to have connected to the audience and it moved people. It moved me even though I couldn't understand a word that he was saying. I am honestly happy that he won. I do believe that he deserved to win, even though most might disagree with me.

#Britanny 

Britannia was a young and un experienced singer. She wasn't able to control her voice which caused her not to win. Although she has a great voice, she didn't choose the right song for her voice. She was good and maybe she could try again next year. (POWER TO THE GHANAIANS)!!

Overall I believe that the judges knew what they were doing. If that said you were ready for Broadway then you were. If you weren't then you just have to work harder and get them next time. After all it's not called Broadway or bust for no reason. 

My scenes

http://youtu.be/bQY8V8Y6cEs

http://youtu.be/PUuo0jyd-28