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After the showcase, i was really happy! Because i didnt expect ours to get praises and little critics from the teachers. And surprisingly, we did very much better than other groups!!!! I think our DV is simple to understand and grasp thats why the teachers liked ours more.

Comments from the teachers:
1. Some actions seemed a bit forceful.
Solutions: I have decided to try out the movements again and let members watch. It was said that maybe i could tense up my muscles so that it looks more real and natural, but still have to be exxagerated.
2. The expression needs to be more exxgerated and more refined.
Solutions: We will train ourselves in front of the mirror to perfect our expressions. Also look on internet to get inspirations.
3. To cut down on the duration of the play, but still have equal distribution of the characters.
Solutions: We decided to add in another scene, but will shorten the previous 2 scenes, so that the whole play will be about 15 minutes.
4. To consider whether to have a specific character in alll scenes or to have different characetr and personalities in all scenes.

What did i think made the showcase a 'success'?
Personally, i think that the DV is simple to comprehend and relate too. Since our audienec would be secondary school students, they may be able to relate to our play much easier. It is talking about gender stereotype and thus involves youths too. Also, it was a success because we did mime, and mime is interesting and funny, thus it will more engaging. People wil be more interested to watch! Also, since our group was the 1st to present, it gives us the greater confidence, since we are still 'fresh' to be watched, and also that was Ms Norzian's 1st time watching our modified play too.

What were some turning points after the showcase?
Firstly, we made the decision to cut down on the 1st 2 scenes since it was deemed too long and Ms Norzian decided to make the play time to be only 15 minutes.
Secondly, we decided to change the top to a long sleeve shirt.
Thirdly, we will be buying face paint, of good quality, since we can now use the funds given to us for Humanities week.
Fourthly, expression and movements willl have to be more refined.
LAstly, the idea of using socks will be abandoned.

What are some other areas of improvements that can be made in the future?
1. Basically, the expressions and movements have to be more refined.

Own reflections:
I think our group really were great!!!! We can do it! From nil to now, we didnt thought of going this far. but we did it!!!