Nyong'o's method is very simple she says. "To be a great actor you have to enjoy the person you are creating. You have to connect with them in some way." I can apply what Lupita is saying into my acting in many ways. First off I can connect to my character, Jackson, because sometimes I feel as though I have to be mean in order to be liked. Nyong'o says you have to connect with them and thats how I connect with Jackson. "...Also you must remember that your character has the same thoughts and feelings and quirks as a real person. They are not just some shadow you're meant to fill in." Jackson is a very lonely character in the play. He is mean to have friends and he doesn't like to connect. Lupita is saying that you have to realize that you're character is a person too.
In conclusion Nyong'o has helped me in many ways. She has made me realize that just like me, my character is a person too and I need to bring REAL emotion to the stage. Lupita has made me understand that I need to fully understand who my character is and how they interact with other performers on the stage. But most importantly, Lupita has helped me understand that I should be confident in who I am and bring my whole personality to the stage.