I used to think that improvisation is really difficult and it is really easy to make mistakes. But now after a few lessons I think it has gotten easier for me and I make less mistakes now. I think a big idea of improvisation is taking others’ ideas and adding to it. I think it is really important during improvisation to listen to others and also add your own ideas, you need both in improv. During improvisation I think I did well with the pre-planning and creating beginning middle and end. I struggled a bit with thinking of new ideas on the spot. I think I need to practice with a lot of different people and listen to everyone’s ideas to become a better ensemble member.

List:

1. Risk taker
2. positive and energetic
3. Aware and in Control
4. Focused
5. Active Listener
6. Cooperative and Collaborative
7. Efficient
8. Leaders & Followers
9. Positively Critical & able to act on that criticism

Which of the ensemble member qualities do you feel you would like to work on this semester and why?

I would like to work on risk taking, and leaders & followers because sometimes I might be scared to try out a new harder idea and I don’t enjoy leading a scene.