Making Evil Stepmother Evil

I was being far too nice. Initially I was able to perform very strongly as an evil character however as the rehearsals went on I frankly lost it. Whether this was through over rehearsal, tiredness, stress or a general lack of self confidence I had to get it back for the show. This surprisingly for me was one of the hardest things I've had to do during the whole course. I couldn't bring my self to enjoy being violent, though I didn't expect this when I started the role. It was completely against my nature and honestly just felt wrong in the whole performance. But I pushed through it and honestly acted the most that I've ever had to do in my life. I was successful. This was proven when one of the little boys from the school performance walk past me, gave me and exceptionally evil look and said "I don't like you". Proof.