Assignment 6: Mia Alexander

We performed second to last but I worked with Amir, Alex, and Leah. We acted the scene with the muffins, adding a costume change for the entrance of Lady Bracknell. Overall, our performance was successful. We definitely could have attempted English accents a little more. But also, we should have projected our voices better. Gwendolyn's mannerisms were close to how I would imagine her in real life. I think Algernon was very ostentatious in his mannerisms but it illustrates his disposition and the way Wilde characterizes him in the story anyways.
From the start of our performance, we all remained in character. Sure we could have been a bit more convincing but we never fell out of character which I think is a great start. All of us maintained composure and didn't laugh or just completely forget our lines. Our group as a whole had a medium voice. By this, I mean we did not project or articulate as well as we could have throughout the show. The character I played was difficult to hear on the video, so I assume it was hard for the audience to hear as well. We were considerably prepared. We memorized our lines and we didn't just stop and try to read the lines or anything. I think the part during the costume change was great because it was not just absolute silence. It could have been quicker so it did not feel awkward for the audience. We should have placed ourselves more strategically on the stage so the audience will feel more part of the scene. The muffins were a nice touch. There were also some rises in voice which is great. Overall, I would say our presentation left somewhat of an impression and although it could be improved, we did well for our lack of experience.
My personal performance looked a lot different than what it felt. There were moments where I could have used the stage better, stood up straighter, or projected higher but I was also very nervous and not as prepared as I could have been. I can better understand what Wilde meant with his comments on the traditional roles of men and women by the way some of the phrases sounded aloud and in context. I would love to act more and get more comfortable in theater to better myself and understand/relate to the arts.