the one with all the apprehension
so one act try outs were this week.
I got called back for the girl part in one of the plays.
normally, call backs end and you can pretty much know who the cast is. but this was the ONE ambiguous part left. No concrete decision. I mean, I really think the chances of me getting this part are slim to none. But of course, here I am, getting my hopes up.
It got me to thinking though. Last time I played a part with lines: 8th grade.
Last time I played a somewhat significant supporting role: 7th grade.
Last time I got a lead: 6th grade.
years I've been acting and singing: 12.
I know that high school is more competitive than Missoula children's theater, and I know I'm not the best actor or singer there is. But still, every once in a while, it's nice to have the chance to prove that I am good. I think that's why I like the audition process so much. Everyone gets to read. So people know that even the kids who don't take drama still can string a sentence together with emotion.
I also wonder if, since it's been so long since I've had real lines to memorize, I've forgotten how to actually play a character. Like I'm out of practice. Or that I can't remember how to memorize lines.
Oh the trials and tribulations of an aspiring actor. i know rejection is a big part of the trade, and I'll have to get used to it. And i think I've adjusted well. but I'll admit getting close, but hitting just below the bar every time gets pretty emotionally taxing.
of course I'm going to stick with it. It's what I love and it's the only thing I'm remotely interested in anymore. I just would like to have some reassurance that I'm not making a horrible mistake with my life by choosing such a competitive field to invest in.
Ugh. It's so hard not to get my hopes up. SO hard. but the higher they are, the farther I'll fall if (or when) I don't get it.
Expect a similar post when jazz choir auditions come round.
>.< maybe I'll just become a doctor. hah. yeah right. yuck.
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me
I got called back for the girl part in one of the plays.
normally, call backs end and you can pretty much know who the cast is. but this was the ONE ambiguous part left. No concrete decision. I mean, I really think the chances of me getting this part are slim to none. But of course, here I am, getting my hopes up.
It got me to thinking though. Last time I played a part with lines: 8th grade.
Last time I played a somewhat significant supporting role: 7th grade.
Last time I got a lead: 6th grade.
years I've been acting and singing: 12.
I know that high school is more competitive than Missoula children's theater, and I know I'm not the best actor or singer there is. But still, every once in a while, it's nice to have the chance to prove that I am good. I think that's why I like the audition process so much. Everyone gets to read. So people know that even the kids who don't take drama still can string a sentence together with emotion.
I also wonder if, since it's been so long since I've had real lines to memorize, I've forgotten how to actually play a character. Like I'm out of practice. Or that I can't remember how to memorize lines.
Oh the trials and tribulations of an aspiring actor. i know rejection is a big part of the trade, and I'll have to get used to it. And i think I've adjusted well. but I'll admit getting close, but hitting just below the bar every time gets pretty emotionally taxing.
of course I'm going to stick with it. It's what I love and it's the only thing I'm remotely interested in anymore. I just would like to have some reassurance that I'm not making a horrible mistake with my life by choosing such a competitive field to invest in.
Ugh. It's so hard not to get my hopes up. SO hard. but the higher they are, the farther I'll fall if (or when) I don't get it.
Expect a similar post when jazz choir auditions come round.
>.< maybe I'll just become a doctor. hah. yeah right. yuck.
"/
me