~ Gestures vs. Thoughts ~

When an actor uses gestures during their performance, it is like an extension of their thoughts. Using gestures helps the actor portray his/her thoughts in a physical manner. Actors incorporate gestures into their performances during their dialogues. When they speak, they use the gestures to emphasize what they are saying to add to what is going on during the scene. I think the actor's hand is not very conscious when they are performing because the gestures come naturally to them when they perform. The actor is in character. They think and act as if they were that character. Therefore, when they act, the natural gestures that might be used everyday come to them. Of course, sometimes the gestures are exaggerated, but it adds to the scene and drama.

~Poetry Slam Reflection~

Honestly, I was a little excited for the poetry slam. I was excited to listen to the poems of my fellow peers. At first I got kind of nervous at the thought of going up to the front of the class and presenting my poem, but once a few people went up and read theirs, I felt a bit more comfortable. I knew that there was no right or wrong when it came to poetry so I shouldn't have to worry about presenting. Everyone in class was having fun and was being very supportive of each other. That made me more confident and comfortable when I wet up to present my poem. Overall, I think that everyone that went up to present did really well, and I'm glad I got to experience my first poetry slam.