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.