Performance Process : All The Performances

There is a purpose for each of the preliminary steps taken prior to implementing a performance management system. They will ensure the employees are aware of the process and managers who rate employees understand why, how, and to do so properly (Aguinis, 2013). The communication plan goal is to be proactive in addressing employees concerns about the system and inform employees how the system will help the organization as well as themselves achieve their goals. The communication plan also will outline the time for the process and everything that will take place prior to the process being implemented as well as what to expect once it is in place. In the communication plan it will be the first time that employees will hear about this new process;

A couple of months later competition season came and I was so nervous to go out there and perform in front of a lot of people. After the first

As I sat enveloped in her story of overcoming conclusions, she taught my heart to embrace each quirky part of myself. I identified with Elle Woods’ need to prove herself. This idea of accepting individuality provided me with the courage to audition for my first show, the Arvada Center’s production of Footloose. Since that first nerve-racking, nail-biting experience, I have come to find myself through each move I dance onstage. Getting my first big role, the Dragon in a production of Shrek, I poured my heart out, knowing the people ready to judge and mock were watching. After the show, the peers who judged my intelligence approached me, saying things like, “I never knew you could sing like that.” Through performing I found myself again. I shifted back to the girl I was, the girl who cared about her morals. I want to perform, hoping to provide audience members with the ability to connect with characters who can offer them a point of realization, as Elle Woods did for me.

I never took myself as much of an actress, even though I chose the role. Every day, I go in the dressing room and put on my costume. My hair and makeup were done, and it’s show time. The bright spotlight comes directly onto me. The curtains open and it begins. I give the performance of a lifetime. It’s amazing how much the audience believes the story they’re being told. They’re gullible, but they’re not dumb. They know when the show goes sideways and that’s when they begin to ask questions. As always, I reassure them nothing is wrong, and the act is a hit. The curtains close, I return to my dressing room, and I take off the costume. I wish I could give the role back.

It was the winter of 2014 when my mother forced me to go to The Corner Health Center Theatre Troupe. I was livid, and acting at the time was something that I was terrified of. I felt as if I was a bird being pushed from the nest too early. I knew there was no possible way that I could be able to: one,talk to strangers, two, learn a script,

When first starting; theatre only seemed like a hobby. Performing did not sound like an ideal career for my life. Being familiar with performing, joining theatre seemed to be a simple task. Prior to high school, my only experience was a play in middle school, but no performances that made my heart yearn for more. Freshman year, I took theatre as a class, but was not interested in getting involved with events outside of the course. After a year of convincing from my teacher and peers, we settled on an agreement that I would audition for the upcoming show my sophomore year: Tarzan. After auditioning, being cast, and beginning to work with my director and peers, I felt a renowned connection to those around me, and to the art itself. After our first full run of the show, the flame was ignited. There were fireworks; a feeling that had never experienced in all my years of performing. At last, the passion was coming from within. From that point I  was excited to watch my theatre career kick off: but that wasn’t the case. That wasn’t the case at

I had to practice audition songs and study my monologues relentlessly. I remember the first time that he really pushed me out of my comfort zone when I was cast as Ellerd in The Foreigner my freshman year. My director sat me down and had a candid talk with me, “Hey, this is a big role for a little person like you. I’m going to be hard on you because if you want these kinds of roles, this is where it will begin.” This was an instant wake up call. Opening night reared its ugly head, and everyone was going through their pre-show routine. As I was getting miced up, my director found me and had another one of his famous talks, “This is a big night for you, your first big role. I want you to know that I’m going to be your biggest cheerleader out there tonight. But these past few weeks rehearsing and practicing are finally going to pay off. And I want you to know that your performance tonight will show me if you are ready for the big leagues next year. So don’t be nervous, you’ll do great.” As I was entranced by his words, it finally hit me: he wants me to be in the future productions. He must really see me as an asset to the theater department. Maybe the stage is where I belong. Maybe I’ll really blow his mind with this performance, and that's exactly what I did. I nailed every line, the dialogue flowing out of me, almost like there was no script. As we finished our curtain call, we all stumbled off the stage to meet our audience for autographs and the occasional picture, but as I was leaving to greet my fans, my director stopped me with the biggest grin on his face. He explained how proud he was. I showed him exactly what he wanted.. Because of that performance, Mr. Nesseth saw me in a whole new way that gave me confidence and the foundation for greater

Acting in a play called “Relationships” would be my most recent community service activity. My character in the production experienced addiction to prescription pills, miscarriages, and a disconnection in her marriage. In high school my experience in theater involved background roles that labeled me as an extra. Obtaining a leading role forced me live outside of my comfort zone. In the past, the feeling of eyes watching my every action gave me anxiety. Regardless of any butterflies I might have had, stage fright did not affect me. I was able to deliver my lines and executed the emotions for each scene. I also overcame my fear of singing a solo. Anxiety, a lack of confidence, and stage fright would typically stunt my progress in performing alone.

“Grab a pencil, show emotion and be ready to present your piece” those were the commands that I would always hear every time I entered the drama classroom for Oratory practice. These words shook me up and often made me question why I joined the team in the first place, if I was too shy to present my piece even to my teammates. I would always make up an excuse in order to escape presenting my piece. Time passed and I kept avoiding my piece, but the competition was a week away and the Parent’s Oratory Night, an activity where we present our pieces to our parents and the student body, was one day away. I still remember how much I cried the night before Parent’s Night; my fear was getting the worst out of me. I thought that I couldn’t do it, so I made my decision; I was going to quit the team to save myself from the trouble of facing my fear of presenting in front of large crowds.

The study, in which we looked upon through our time working within Applied Theatre, is how our role as a facilitator changes, depending on the age, ability and social background of the participants, in an educational environment. I will discuss further how the various aspects of social and political culture vary the way that I have conducted a workshop, and also what I would have to do if I continued my study further.

The day of the musical. So many thoughts running through my head. I should’ve told my mom I was ‘sick’ so I didn’t have to go. I just had to suck it up and get through these next two hours and then all would be well. Throughout the musical, I had parts to sing as a background singer but it was nice because I could practically lip sync without anyone noticing. Before I had to recite my line, my stomach was wrenching in fear. I thought to myself, What if I throw up? I would get to leave the room and I wouldn’t have to say my line. I kept thinking of every single scenario that could possibly get me off the stage. Finally, my line came and Ms. Parrish pointed at me. I hesitated, not that much, yet still noticeable enough for everyone to stare at me. “Come on, they’re all starting to look” uttered my friend next to me. I couldn’t bring myself to do it, and instead, my face got red, I started crying, and ran off the stage. Not my best

As a member of the eighth best speech and debate team in the nation, I have written and performed over ten award winning programs and speeches. Ironically, I auditioned for the speech and debate team fully aware of my nearly debilitating stage fright. However, my courage to step way outside of my comfort zone, and the success that ensued, demonstrates my agility, adaptability, and

For most of you, this may seem terrifying. Exposing your weaknesses and vulnerabilities is a daunting task. I, however, enjoy the rush of getting up in front of an audience and making a complete fool of myself. I have been active in community and regional theatre productions since I turned 8. From being a Munchkin in “The Wizard of Oz”, to playing the lead in the homecoming show, theatre has changed my perspective tremendously.

In a specific scene, I needed to command the attention of my on stage boyfriend and friends before the climax of the show. At first, I merely said my lines and moved about my designated area. After a few tries and my directors telling me to “give more,” I started to use my hands along with my words and feisty inflections. My body language expanded and started to tell Anita’s story with zeal. My volume and confidence soared and I owned my presence on stage. I had never truly allowed that sort of sass and power to course through me like I did in that performance. Later in the same scene, I sang and danced a number with my fellow ensemble ladies. These girls could now play off of my bold actions and enthusiasm, and the scene was made so energetic that it stole the show. I burst my comfort zone to truly embody Anita, and I will never regret doing so seeing what it has done for me now, months after the curtain has

My summer went a little like how every teenager in America’s summer goes. Avoiding sunlight at all costs and pressing the ‘next episode’ button on netflix. The exception of this is the most marvelous thing that comes after ice cream and books. Theatre camp. I can’t begin to describe how it feels to perform in musicals in front of thousands of people. performing is taking all these people’s emotions and changing them with scenes and musical numbers. Then when you see the red velvet curtains close it feels like you're on the top of the world. Now the thing is directors don’t cast based on how you feel about the musical; they cast on your singing and acting abilities which i don’t have much of. That is how I ended up at theatre camp.