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[citizenwind]

Imagine there was a "most improved" award at NPS and it was judged fairly somehow.

What would you do to reach that goal?   

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[ameyeforever]

I'd probably stop performing poems that I consider it "cheating" to use, particularly on indie finals stage ;)

but seriously, in order to improve, I'd probably:
*watch videos of myself to see what I look like onstage
*watch videos of successful poets to juxtapose with my own performances
*write lots & get feedback from as many different people as possible
*practice tons & get feedback from as many different people as possible
etc.

[citizenwind]

why don't you do all those things then?

[ameyeforever]

Ah, I see, this was some kinda trick question. Clever.

Thanks for the advice, though. I have been doing these things, though not as much as I should.

[citizenwind]

see? no one wants to admit that they're not improving as quickly as they should. and you my friend, have a head about you, but don't think you're ANYWHERE near where you'll eventually be.

[nerak_g]

String together three ass-kicking sestinas, memorize, and....maybe throw in a few dance moves.

[citizenwind]

it was a serious question.

[nerak_g]

I'm not sure what the process on the "judged fairly" part would be...unless...maybe it was an inner-sanctum award like the spirit of the slam award or something randomly picked poets, slam masters & coaches. I've thought about that before~almost a kind of poet's choice awards.
For "most improved," I'd probably try to work some more with a stage director, like we did in our first season, before she became too busy to coach.Having her there to remind everyone of their ticks was wonderful.
My friend Turner, who does one/two/three-person plays, will take them out before they're really "done" and then have talk backs after the run through, ask questions, have a conversation, or even pass out flyers asking for parts that didn't stick or suggestions. Sometimes he'll have open rehearsals & get crit that way.It's part of the reason why I love his shows---there's a whole arc to them before he rolls it out on the road.

[citizenwind]

I think you kinda strayed from the original question. That's it? Get a stage director? Is that the only thing not polished and perfect in your skill set?