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As far as pointers go I would
As far as pointers go I would love to help you in any way I can. If you have any specific questions, leave them on my profile page OR feel free to send me an e-mail (on peeps profiles they have a contact button...click it). The e-mail might be easier. Whatever works for you.
In general...hmmm...I think the best Prose happen once you have the story memorized and down cold. Once that happens you get comfortable and begin to really interpret. What will make "Eleven" shine is if you get the characterization of the kid down. Child-like wonder and glee but with a maturity. It's all about being able to switch from that kid enthusiasm to an almost adult insight (insightful yet childish?). It's weird b/c the kid is at the cusp of growing-up yet still being a kid; so you go from super-highs to it's the end of the world to deep thoughts from the mindset of a child.
Practice on holding and making the most of your binder. There are two videos on this site that can help: you:http://www.forensicscommunity.com/poetry
Make use of eye contact! Do not be afraid to look directly at your audience. And address the WHOLE crowd. Not just the judge.
Oh, and judges love good tone and projection/diction. Meaning: try to make your voice sound as fantastic as possible. b/c you are mostly playing a kid you will not be able to sound as silky as you could if you were playing, say, a mom (could use that for the teacher though!) but be sure not to shriek or become too high pitched as the kid...as most females are prone to do. I say that from experience, haha.
I could go on. Again, just ask and I'll help.
Hey Marie! Haha, I did this
Hey Marie! Haha, I did this piece for a few tournaments back when I was in high school. I loved performing it; it was just ridiculously fun. I really hope you are having as much of a ball with it as I did. Have you competed with it yet? Do you have your kid voice down? What's your favorite part of the story? haha, sorry. I am just so happy someone else is using this story!
And btw, fantastic profile pic. "Ring, ring!"
Welcome, Marie from Michigan!
Welcome, Marie from Michigan! Best of luck with "Eleven" this season. I'm sure some members of the community will have some helpful advice for you. Cheers, Michael
Tips for a first time
Tips for a first time proser?
I was planning on doing storytelling this year, but it turns out we already have 6 people sighnrd up for that. So my coach suggested to go for poetry or pros. Well, to be honest, I don't like poetry in general, so I went over to pros. My coach suggested a piece for me, which I fell in love with. Its "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros. I think I've got down the basics, but a couple of pointers would be appreciated from some exsperienced compeditors in this event.
Ok, peice has been selected,
Ok, peice has been selected, not it's time to crack down, cut, and practice for the upcomming tournaments! My coach suggested "Eleven" by Sandra Cinseros. At first I was like, "Eh. It doesn't look like my kind of thing." But after going over it a few times, I fell in love with it. Now I'm ready to start focusing on practicing and upping my game!