link

 https://youtu.be/Fd-XfFx9sUo

Chrissy Aaron

Mrs. Guarino

Acting Class

I really enjoyed my time with everyone for The School of Rock. We had an amazing group of people that really brought everything together. I loved playing my role as Shonelle. She was outgoing and expressed her feelings. The School of Rock was my first musical here at Cheshire Academy and I can’t wait till there is another. The energy that was brought to the show was awesome. Being backstage was exciting and nerve racking. Sam and Maddie were our moms backstage always keeping us quiet. Sam was very calm and collected backstage, which helped me try to stay calm and collected. I had to wait for my part where to go on stage and the longer you wait, the more nervous I become. I was nervous about seeing the crowd more than my acting. However, when I went out on stage I came to a realization that I couldn’t even see the audience. On stage, we ad-lib more than I thought we would on some nights. It was funny and confusing. Mr. Porter’s laugh was hard not to laugh at during scenes on Sunday. I was turning my face away from the audience to hide from it sometimes. At the end of the Sunday show, everything got really emotionally. Half of the kids I didn’t know were seniors. It was really sad to see John get his flowers. He has been a great model and friend for me. Today in class, I was talking to you about it and I almost starting crying. John, Michael, Linda, Liv and I have all grown so close. Seeing Michael and John leave will be sad.  My favorite part in the play was Stick It To The Man. It was one of those really inspiring scenes and fun one. Opening night, was the best show in my opinion. We gave it our all and it was a great experience.

Reflection on Monologue

Christeena Aaron

Mrs. Guarino

2/7/2017

Acting Class

Reflection on Monologue

I have enjoyed doing this monologue project with my peers. I think the way I delivered my monologue was good. How I pronounce my words and show the emotion behind what I am saying. My facial expressions and body language translated well into what my monologue was about. I had many takes of my monologue. I’m not sure if I wasn't prepared enough or I was so nervous that I kept messing myself up but I need to work on making sure I act as if it's my only chance and that I need to make the best of it. I need to make myself more aware of how I act. I wanted to do it over so many times because I didn’t like my blocking. Next time I need to  work more on it before I present.

Memorizing the monologue was easier to me than I thought. I just worked on it with Liv for like 10 minutes and it was committed to memory. So memorization wasn’t really a problem. My strength during the project had to do with writing the monologue. It was easier for me to have an idea in my head than just explain it than perform it. Sometimes before performing I was very awkward and it made my performance in my mind hard to watch. After a while, like Liv, it was easy to get into it. My weakness during the project was focused more on what to do with my body. My blocking was always changing. Looking back at the video, some parts of it weren’t what I wanted. Overall, I am happy with the outcome.

I learned that it's better to be over prepared than to not be sure of anything. I need to be louder and make more eye contact with the audience. Present my monologue so everyone can maybe relate to it so there’s an understanding.

monologue project

https://youtu.be/y7LzFow27V4

Monologue Progress

Christeena Aaron

Mrs. Gurino

Acting Class

1/30/2017

My monologue is about moving. Moving is the theme, whether it is focused on physically moving from place to place or up were in stages. I think what I have planned to say can be more about the emotional aspect about the experience. How I felt in the situation I was and am in. I need to work on my blocking and figure how I want to present my monologue. I know I have to stand and no sit since you said no. I need to move in rhythm with what I am saying and pause places to talk about some main points. I know that I want to walk into the scene and basically have a conversation with the audience. Even though I will be the only one talking. I think I can have more expression behind my words and more fluency. I still need to memorize my monologue and present that to you. I need to work on my procrastinating and not feeling awkward. That was a bit of a problem today.

I am

My name is christeena, but you can call me chrissy. I have been on this planet for 15, 15 years. Not always in the same place. I haven’t always been here, in Connecticut. I use to live in New York. The Empire State as some would call it. At the age of 9, my mother decided to take me away from the only place I had grown to know. Shrub Oak, New York. Now as a 9 year old, I’ll admit that I was a bit overdramatic…...I cryed and cryed and cryed, than slept, but than cyed again. The world was coming to an end people. I had to leave my friends, my house and my school. You can imagine I didn’t talk to my mom for the longest time. Blinded by anger but when I got here it was like the darkness turned to light. I had better friends than before and an allowance PEOPLE ALLOWANCE. I was rolling in dough but thats not the poit.

#2 about my first time learning to ride a bike.

#3 about all the plays I have been in

#4 my trip to disney land or israel

Christeena Alexandria Aaron

Ms. Guarino

January 11, 2015

Acting Class

This will be my second semester taking acting class. My experience in acting varies. I have been in plays and musicals since I was 3 years old. It s a huge passion of mine. One of my strengths is my presence. I think I am good at capturing the audience. I like making whatever scene or role I play interesting and intriguing for the viewers. Another one of my strengths is being able to memorise my lines. Once a person memorizes there lines, it is easier for them to play their roles. One of my weaknesses are my voice. My voice can be way too soft so people can barely hear me. I need to make sure my voice is loud enough for everyone to hear me. Another one of my weaknesses is not laughing during a scene. After getting to know everyone, it is easier not to take these seriously. It's hard to stay in character, and not laugh. This semester I would like to work on my characters. I need to focus on staying in character and not messing up scenes. Since I know everyone it is easy to break character now. I want to work on having more educated side in theater. On the take-home quiz we had before the first semester ended, I had to look up more than I would have liked to. I want to know more about the art of acting than how to do it i guess.

One goal I want to set for myself is having a well-rounded intellect about acting. I want to know what it's all about. It's easier for me to do it in the moment than to keep the information in my mind. Another goal is to play more different and diverse roles. I want to expand my experiences. I like to try more things out this semester. I like the projects we had and want more. My last goal is to be able to have a clear understanding of what I’m capable of by the end of the semester. I don’t plan on taking acting next year so I want to get as much as I can out of this semester. I look forward to working with everyone again and for the very first time Olivia Williamson. I know she will do great things and you are the perfect teacher for all of us to have. Thanks you for the future semester that is to come.