India
9/1/2013 01:53:36 am
Comfort. All my life I've lived in a comfort zone. I never wanted to have to think rapidly or off the top of my head. Performing arts class has changed me in many ways. When I first came to the class I was nervous and cared. The warm up activities would allow me to lower my guard and open up with the class. When I had to portray tyris I allowed myself to be someone other than myself. I felt like I could do anything after that activity. Even though it is only the beginning of the year, I still feel like I've changed already. I've always wanted to be an actor and when I signed up for this class I didn't know what to expect. I already feel closer with my fellow classmates. When I had to do a stereotype of an African American drug dealer, it felt so cool to act like the people I see daily. The feeling and rush I get from acting is indescribable. I still get nervous but the vibe and energy I feel from the class allows me to be someone that I'm not(in a good way that is). I can tell this will be my favorite class this year and I can't wait for what's in store for our class.
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Weekly Reflection
A weekly summary/reflection of your experience as an artist in progress is due every Monday unless otherwise instructed. This means I want you to reflect on the prior week's activities, discussions, performances, readings of plays, new knowledge learned and/or any special moments that may have happened in class. Consider how these experiences helped you to grow as an artist in progress. Did a particular activity surprise you, amaze you, scare you? Did a particular activity bring you closer to the truth of acting and theater? Were you able to become a character or empathize with characters in plays we have read in class? This reflection is a place for you to be free, open and truthful with yourself as a student, actor and person. Use your best writing skills. I recommend that you type all journals in a WORD document and save them by each date in a Stage folder then copy and paste it into this blog. You will be able to have an account of each reflection and you will find it much easier to edit while in a Word program. You will receive a weekly grade for the depth, insight and skill you put into each reflection. I want to be able to read your words and see the growth you have made from week to week. I want you to enjoy this opportunity to reflect on your growth as an artist and a human being! Break a leg!