Reflection on my mock solo piece:

I preformed my piece with the intention of showing the audience snippets of a characters life. I wanted a character that was not only relatable (not only to those working or having lost a job) but also a character which the audience could grow with. I wanted them leaving the performance feeling refreshed and knowing that everyone goes through good and bad days, but life still goes on. The main purpose was to entertain the audience.

Everything ran smoothly on the day of the mocks, however I felt as though I did not perform as well as I could have. I forgot to do the tapping of my finger in the second half of the performance, this meant that the audience would not have seen as much of a development in the character. This also helped to bring out the idea that this character has grown and lived before the scenes shown. I also felt that in the second half I needed to play up my emotions more to show a bigger contrast between my status in part 1 (Sad & hopeless) and part 2 (happy & hopeful). I also realised that, although I had timed it while practicing and it was the right time, It was slightly too short in the mock.

I talked to my peer mentor and she gave me some really good feedback, some positives were:
·         The first section really showed the emotion.
·         There was a clear change between part 1 and part 2
·         The tapping was good.
She also gave me some advice and things to work on:
·         Add in some humming in the second scene.
·         Be overly happy and excited in the second scene to really bring out a contrast between the two.
·         Do something with costume to show the change – have the shirt untucked in the second scene.
·         Learn the lines better.

My teacher’s advice:
·         Internal vs external status play around with this more.
·         Maybe the character doesn’t feel as though she deserves this position.
o   Checking things
o   Tentative
o   Does not feel comfortable
o   Switches status quickly (a stimulus – knock at door or telephone ring)
·         Appearance vs reality
o   Doesn’t believe that she has made it
·         Always show the internal and external status.
·         Meeting
o   Arranging seating
o   Power dressing – blazer & checking outfit
o   Practicing how to sit and say hello
o   How will I be when they come in?
·         Presentation

·         Date – how do I dress do I downplay my success? 
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