Speak Poet
I did my first performance piece. I was really nervous but as I kept focus I
was able to implant myself in the setting and movement of my piece. The piece consisted of me walking in to the
setting removing my backpack and coat. I
sat on a stool that was in the back row and second form the left. My actions were leaning forward, snapping,
and a hand full of shouted phrases.
These phrases where “Speak poet” “Mmmm” “Come on” “Listen to the poem” “You
got this” and finger snaps placed throughout the piece. I ended with congratulating the poet with stating “Golden Unicorn for you”, standing, applauding for them, putting on my coat/back pack, and leaving the room.
I sat in the audience which injected my presence and
immerse the audience. I think this adds
a nice touch of the “inyourfaceexperience” that I enjoy in art—whether it’s in
a concept, an image, or the puncture of personal space that “inyourfaceexperience”
really captivates the audience.
I wonder what it would be like if there was someone performing the piece in front of the audience while I was responding to them(?).
I wonder what it would be like if there was someone performing the piece in front of the audience while I was responding to them(?).
this performance was phenomenal. interestingly enough though, i don't think it would have been so good if i did not know you to be a quiet person. the performance was surprising from the beginning as i didn't even know you began it let alone hearing you project your voice in the manner that you did. i was really blown away. well done zoey.
ReplyDeleteI felt this piece was really strong. I loved hearing your voice at it's full capacity. The phrase I found most compelling was when you sad, "speak poet." I would love it if you explored more phrases in this vein, perhaps not what you would say at a poetry slam but embodies the same ideas as "speak poet." I did not feel you need someone in front of you, but maybe would have enjoyed some interaction with the audience. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI agree. VERY STRONG piece because of your voice and your intensity. No one in front of you is needed -- I like what Corissa says -- think about using ideas/words that YOU WOULD NOT use in a poetry slam. Keep using your voice and your rhythm.
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