I’ve been to a few Open Mic events at my previous high school, and I’ve always been very impressed by the performers creativity and courage for speaking in front of a large audience. I held high expectations for my first Open Mic experience at Brooklyn College, and today’s performance certainly did not disappoint. From the singers and guitarists performing their original pieces to the writers reciting their poems and writings, each performer genuinely blew me away. The sincerity in their writing and their passion certainly showcase Brooklyn College’s talents.

Aside from the individual performances that I found highly impressive, I was also struck by how sympathetic and encouraging everyone were. From the group of friends sitting towards the back snapping away at their friends’ heartfelt performances to the general audience rooting on each participant, I was touched by how kind everyone was despite being total strangers. Though I witnessed the same kind of compassion at Stuyvesant, it was a tad different as the Open Mic community pretty much all know each other, and the population was much smaller, so we were pretty much acquainted with most of the usual performers.

Overall, I really enjoyed my first Open Mic at Brooklyn College. I cannot pinpoint the exact performance that I was most impressed by because all were amazing to me. However, the most memorable one was one student’s realistic skit/poem titled, “Robocop”. His passion and creativity are commendable, and I hope to see him again at future Open Mic events.