Scene works

       The two scenes that I am doing is different than anything that I am use to. It was a project that required me to reach out of my comfort zone and try new things. I was use to acting with my sister on dramatic pieces, but Ofcourse she isn't here and I couldn't do it with her. I use to only memorize one scene and focus on it, but this year I pushed myself on memorizing two. The people that I have to act out in this scene are extremely different from each other so I must prove that I can change character.

   

  #My Facial Expressions

    When it comes to acting my facial expressions are key. I can't just sit there and say the words I have to feel what I am saying. When my partner is speaking it is important that I react to the words that she is saying. If I don't, it will just look like people reading scripts. Acting is based on dialogue, but the facial expressions are what make the dialogue seem important. For example, if you are saying a dramatic line and smile while saying it, the audience might think of it as a joke. You see, this is where facial 

expressions are key.

#Memorization

    I didn't spend a lot of time memorizing my scene. When we went over it in class I had most of it stuck in my memory so It was good for me when we read it without scripts. I thought that I wasn't going to know any of my lines, but to my surprise I knew most of it. When it comes to memorizing, you don't always have to know the words 100%, you just have to know the concept of the scene. I also believe that while you are memorizing you should think of how you should say the lines with emotion. The more you practice with emotions the better.

#Backstory 

    Every person has a back story, even the characters that you are portraying. It is important that you make up a backstory for your character so that you can really become your character. It is important to have a reason for why your character acts the way that they do. Their back stories show who they are as a person and you will feel more connected with the character. You can make anything up for the character, like their favorite drink, their favorite things to do. All of this, no matter how ridiculous it might seem to others, it is what helps you grow as an actor. 

#Working With Others

    When I first found out that we would have to be working on this scenes with others I was terrified, but I was also relieved. I was terrified because I didn't know if I would be able to keep up with my partner. I feared that I would bring them down. On the other hand I was relieved because all the pressure wouldn't be on me. It would be a balance. My acting will help her continue and vise versa.

#Overrall

    Overall this has been a great experience. I learned more about who I am as an actor and I am looking forward for you all to see me in action. I will make sure to keep everything in check. I'm not scared anymore, I'm just ready to get the show on the road. 😄