Good job with your pacing and tone here! Your delivery came across as warm and friendly, which is exactly the kind of energy that can draw in an audience. That’s a great foundation to build on. However, I did notice a few moments where you stumbled over your words. To address this, try reading the script aloud to yourself a few times before recording. This practice helps familiarize you with the flow of the text and makes the words feel more natural as you perform. It also ensures you fully understand the material, which can make a noticeable difference in your delivery.

Keep in mind the prompt for this script—your setting is a gymnasium without a microphone. To make your performance believable and ensure your voice carries, you’ll need to project more. Projection involves engaging your diaphragm to produce strong, supported breaths that power your voice. When done effectively, it allows your voice to fill a large space like a gym and reach your audience clearly, even in the back row. This also means you’ll need to maintain consistent energy throughout your performance to avoid sounding strained or quiet as you progress through the script.

To help with projection and sustain it for longer periods, incorporate breathing exercises into your practice routine. Exercises like diaphragmatic breathing or straw breathing can strengthen your breath support and help you deliver your lines with more power and clarity. Additionally, remember to take deep, intentional breaths during natural pauses in the script to ensure you have the air needed to finish each phrase strongly.

You’re making great progress, and with continued practice, you’ll see even more improvement.