The Character is dubbed Shy because she is quiet in the beginning and grows into a full fledged whore by the end. When she arrives at the Chicken Ranch she is not experienced at all and Miss Mona names her Shy. I guess she gets taken under the wing.
The show will run in the month of October. All four weeks with a possible fifth week running into November. Should be fun and interesting.
A friend of mine recently asked if I was excited. The answer is no. Not yet anyways. Maybe closer to show time. A lot of what is expected of me is unknown. I tried out for this musical fully not expecting to make it. I didn't really have any plans to actually have to follow through. She then said that I should quit because the show would be better with someone who wanted to act and sing. I think I have given people the wrong impression about my whole attitude on this acting thing. When I started this, I did it to prove that you can do stuff without having a degree or formal training. I know that the girls who got the lead roles have tons of experience and training. That is great for them, but you don't have to have a degree to be involved in local organizations in your area. You apparently don't have to have ANY experience whatsoever. When I was going through the audition process people kept complimenting my work. I really think this was attributed to the fact that most of them knew I was inexperienced. The reason why I don't stink as much as one would think, is because I read to Mikey. A LOT. If I tried to do this pre-Mikey I would be much worse off. I am very theatrical when reading stories, I do voices and noises with gusto. Mikey and I also dance at least once a day. It makes him laugh and the more dramatic I dance the more he laughs.
This whole experience has really opened me up for to do more things out of my comfort zone. I still feel awkward around people in the drama field (everything they do is so exaggerated and kind of annoying). I am still quiet at rehearsals (Yes! Those started already!). I am nervous on stage. I am not comfortable singing solo. Even after all the uncomfortableness and when all is over at the end of rehearsal or even the auditions I feel/felt good about myself. Not because I am awesome but because I am doing something new and different. I like to think I am growing as person.
Who knows what else I am capable of...I think after the play I will sign up for Salsa dance lessons!
5 comments:
I'm so excited for you!! I KNOW you will "Rock It!" I want to come see it for sure! How do I buy tickets?
I'm glad you are trying things outside your comfort zone. Salsa lessons sound like fun!
I'm glad that you are having a good time.
I've taken salsa dance lessons. It was very fun! (out of my comfort zone, too) But, when we went out dancing, I felt a little lost. I would not try out for a musical, though. I CANNOT sing.
This is all so interesting. I'm proud of you for going out and experiencing new things. In a way, this might be the perfect role for you. What you are experiencing sounds like what the character deals with (sans the whole whoring part). I think you will do well. You have to send more information on the show - dates, times, location, etc. I am going to be in WF for a few days in October for a wedding (not mine) and would like to see it. -chad
I agree with you on the weirdness of the drama set (for the most part).
I truly believe some people just naturally "have it" and I think you are one of them. I am so proud of you for doing this! How often do you have to rehearse? I think it sounds like tons of fun!
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