Preparing to Perform

As the class nears its end, I find myself reflecting more than I typically do at the end of the semester. To be fair, I usually don't get to take my shoes off in my other classes, so I guess there are already some key differences. I have enjoyed myself more than I thought I would at the beginning. Going in, I was nervous about the performance aspect, especially performing my own work. As someone who would not classify herself as a creative, the idea of presenting my creative work in front of people-my peers, my professors, outside citizens, my interviewee. However, as time has gone on, I have become less and less nervous about the performance and more anxious for other people to get to experience it. I have loved watching my classmates grow and progress in their own monologues, and I can't wait to cheer them on during the real thing. It has been a joy to giggle our way through forgetting lines and awkward movements together. The togetherness of the class has made me feel more confident in my work. Every rehearsal, my comfortability grows as my classmates cheer and affirm my performance. Overall, I am ecstatic to see how the performance continues to shift, and I am very grateful for the community and confidence that this class has awarded me.