Thanks so much for that article, it was really helpful!
Amanda C is in the lyric club, I could ask her about that. The Apollo's have great people and John's professionalism is brilliant (he always produces the desired effect, put it that way!!) but I just don't see me breaking through that. I get pretty nervous when it comes to exhibiting 'talents' (i.e whether people actually think I'm quite a good singer, or if I'm being irrational and deluded for taking a little bit of pride in it when I do sing properly).:P
I would be interested in staying put at the Apollo's if the chorus didn't get treated as sub-humans. Never before have I had a problem with being part of a chorus, but honestly, there are select favourites, and that's it. My mum's chemo nurse, of all the places to meet an Apollo, I think used to be part of it, or her husband or something, like years ago, and she testified to this favouritism, so it's not just an egotistical youngster's opinion. It's just quite depressing not feeling like you're contributing at all. Chorus work is usually a fucking laugh, but every move you make is calculated in the players. Also, my friend Rachel initially broke into the favourite mould by looking the part, which yes is important in theatre but shouldn't her talent have been the priority? It was only after they recognized that she was pretty that they recognized her great voice. And John told her to change out of clothes once at a normal rehearsal because she was dressed in modern 80s attire and he didn't approve. So shocking:( It's just him, he totally breeds animosity. The cast are largely heavy nice to talk to but John creates this atmosphere, big idiot that he is.
Anyway I've ranted and raved waaaay too much for teh healthy mind - look out for Chris at the end of the ad! He's been steamrollered!:P
I feel I must agree fully with both John's 'arseholeness' and also his 'favouritism'. He really can make u feel about ... < that small at times (well more often than not really) and its always the chorus that get the true brunt of his bad moods. Anyways I auditioned for Modern Millie tonight and didn't get in on my singing (suddenly went from being good enough for Sentimental Journey and Fame to not good enough for this)....but was told to come bak on sunday for the dance audition. OOOOOoooooo I cant wait.
Amanda C is in the lyric club, I could ask her about that. The Apollo's have great people and John's professionalism is brilliant (he always produces the desired effect, put it that way!!) but I just don't see me breaking through that. I get pretty nervous when it comes to exhibiting 'talents' (i.e whether people actually think I'm quite a good singer, or if I'm being irrational and deluded for taking a little bit of pride in it when I do sing properly).:P
I would be interested in staying put at the Apollo's if the chorus didn't get treated as sub-humans. Never before have I had a problem with being part of a chorus, but honestly, there are select favourites, and that's it. My mum's chemo nurse, of all the places to meet an Apollo, I think used to be part of it, or her husband or something, like years ago, and she testified to this favouritism, so it's not just an egotistical youngster's opinion. It's just quite depressing not feeling like you're contributing at all. Chorus work is usually a fucking laugh, but every move you make is calculated in the players. Also, my friend Rachel initially broke into the favourite mould by looking the part, which yes is important in theatre but shouldn't her talent have been the priority? It was only after they recognized that she was pretty that they recognized her great voice. And John told her to change out of clothes once at a normal rehearsal because she was dressed in modern 80s attire and he didn't approve. So shocking:( It's just him, he totally breeds animosity. The cast are largely heavy nice to talk to but John creates this atmosphere, big idiot that he is.
Anyway I've ranted and raved waaaay too much for teh healthy mind - look out for Chris at the end of the ad! He's been steamrollered!:P
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I feel I must agree fully with both John's 'arseholeness' and also his 'favouritism'. He really can make u feel about ... < that small at times (well more often than not really) and its always the chorus that get the true brunt of his bad moods. Anyways I auditioned for Modern Millie tonight and didn't get in on my singing (suddenly went from being good enough for Sentimental Journey and Fame to not good enough for this)....but was told to come bak on sunday for the dance audition. OOOOOoooooo I cant wait.
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Ach never mind Mandi, on Eve's suggestion I'm going to find a new place to sing. If I find one that's good I'll let you know!
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