Oh, I'm
always nervous at auditions. Which, frankly, is stupid. I mean, I've done so many shows now, I can't even recall how many it's been. I've been doing shows with this theatre for seven years now. And yet, I still get terrified at every audition. Shouldn't I grow out of this?!
Re always being in the ensemble (aka chorus):I have nothing against being in the chorus. In fact, I have loads of fun with it! I'm just getting more and more frustrated as time goes by, because I feel like I'm not getting much chance to grow as an actress. I mean, my most challenging role to date, was in
Redhead, about a year ago. In which, I played a waxwork figure of a dead girl. (Granted, I was the only "dead girl"-there were four of us- to get picked up and moved. And I WAS the awesome shock factor... pm me, if ya wanna know why. But it was sad that everyone else got to dance in that show, and I couldn't. I could only sing from the wings. Again, I'll explain by pm, if you want)
I want a chance to be in a lead role, before I get too old to BE in a lead role. Ya know? Let me try at least once... in a role I really love. Is that too much to ask? I think not.
Re being in the ensemble in this particular show (Oliver!):I love the songs and the show, and all. But basically, unless you are a lead, or a kid... you won't have much to do in this one.
I'm kinda bummed, cause all my fave songs are sung by the kiddos.
How rehearsals have gone so far:I've only had to go two days a week for about two (?) weeks now. (the leads and kids have at least one more day than us regular adult chorus peoples) We've learned three songs, and coreographed two of them. The kids have blocked two or three of their songs too. And golly, do they look adorable!!!!!!!
I can't help but sing along when they burst into "Food, Glorious Food!"
I'm excited that I don't have to make or go hunting for costumes. It sounds like I
might be able to get by with using my
A Christmas Carol outfit and one of the ones I wore in
Beauty and the Beast (specifically, what I wore in the "Gaston" song scene). So, that's cool... to dig them outta my closet.
Umm, I have a rehearsal coming up on thursday night... and one on sunday night. I'll let you know what happens. Oh! and this past sunday, we gave them our t-shirt order forms and checks. So, those should be ready in a few weeks. (I always love those! one, for a momento. and two, because it's good for PR purposes
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georgiefan1- Break a leg with your audition! That's a nice (although, sad) show. (My high school did it one year. And though I didn't make the cast, it was fun to go see some of my friends in it) Be sure to let us know how it goes! I'm rooting for you!
Fanny, dear- (I hope I got the right nickname for you! ahh! there are SO many nicknames to remember around here!) I agree that Les Mis would be
awesome to be a part of!!! (I don't know the others you listed as well, but I'd bet they are fun too!)
And wowee, I woulda been
exhausted!!! Good on you, for hanging in there! (and having fun with it!) I'll try and pm you or reach you some other such way, about SoM and Shrew!
Plan on doing any more theater in the near future? 
), I just got back from my first ever theater-involved music rehearsal! I'm not a singer, per se, but I can carry a tune. But fortunately I don't have to try to sound good for this production! I'm performing a whiny little opera ditty... in my French accent 
! I'm usually uncomfortable about singing "seriously" in front of people, but since this is supposed to be goofy/bad, and I've got a little more confidence after practicing tonight, I think it'll be fun.
) Or do I just say "I'll take anything"? I've done loads of shows... onstage, and on crew. (so many, I've lost track of the exact number) I just don't know what to do this time.
And this was our choreographer:
). Whoever plays Madame Thenardier usually