Mid-Semester Thoughts

Midterm Reflection

Name: Kamden

Class: IB Theatre HL1 - G Period


Overall, how would you describe your experience in this class?

My experience in this class has been great so far! All of my classmates are amazing actors and working with them, as well as individual performances has been awesome. Applying theatre into an academic context has made this class extremely enjoyable, since it allows me to think critically about an activity that I love!

 

What aspects have been easy for you?

I am typically very energetic and extroverted, so sharing my ideas has not been a struggle. I have also found some of the more technical work to flow much easier than I would have anticipated.

 

What aspects have been challenging?

Initially, because of my ankle injury, I struggled to physically participate in our movement exercises. I have also been late on a few homework assignments, either from technical issues with blogger or my forgetfulness.

 

What is one thing you have learned about your own theater-making so far?

One thing I have learned about my own theatre-making so far is that I tend to rely on more literal language and meaning as opposed to the abstract. Although I consider myself a creative person, it has been very beneficial for me to recognize when I unnecessarily constrain myself.

 

What connections do you see between the things that you have explored in the course so far? Are there any overarching patterns or themes you have noticed?

One of the largest themes I have seen between topics we’ve explored so far is the creation of Atmosphere and other aspects of TEAM. The four concepts are very interconnected, and through our experimentation with levels, gestures, and briefly genre, we are learning how to make theatre that will effectively an audience. 

 

Overall, is there anything you think you can do in order to improve in this class?

I can share the space more evenly with classmates and spend time listening. These kinds of pauses can also give me the time needed so I can think through bolder choices in a thorough manner.

 

Name two ways that you can stretch yourself as a learner or thinker this semester.

  • limiting my talk to important points that don’t interrupt
  • thinking past literal meaning

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