Older than you've ever been and now you're even older.
Dear Blog,
Here it is, the long-super post about _everything_.
Last year, when a friend of mine who plays in the pit told me the local theater group was doing The Producers this year, I had one singular goal: to play Roger Debris. A few days before Christmas, there were auditions. I love the Producers more than is healthy. It is my favorite show of all time. I know all the songs backwards and forwards. And the lines. I've watched the movie of the musical over and over and constantly listen to the soundtrack. When I walked into auditions, we were allowed to choose from a couple of songs. "Heil Myself," was available and I snatched it up. I belted the hell out of it right away. When I sang it for the director, he said, "Come with me," and made copies of a couple pages of script. "You're reading Roger the rest of the night," he said. I felt fairly sure I nailed it.
Callbacks took forever to be posted. Before they were posted, though, they posted that there would be another open audition night, specifically looking for Ula and Roger. I was heartbroken. I felt so bad until I got a callback. I went to callbacks and read Roger once (singing "Keep it Gay") and then I read Max the rest of the night. At that point, I felt fairly certain I would get a part.
On New Years Eve Day, I got the notification that I got the part of Roger. We began rehearsal the next week. Two months of extreme rehearsals with some of the most talented people I've ever met. I can't say enough good things about the cast. There were some really cool people. After two months of seeing them every day, it's kinda weird not to. I've made some friends I hope i retain for a long time.
I also lost ten pounds doing this show, thanks to all the great physical warm ups and dancing we had to do. The costumes were amazing. I looked and moved dang good in six inch heels and a dress, thank you very much. The singing was so much fun. When we performed, I have to say that there is nothing else like that feeling you get when you sing and dance and people applaud.
The show ended its run on my 30th birthday. This was the best birthday party I could have ever had. So many people I know came to see the show over the course of its run, but on my birthday, people I knew accounted for 10 percent of ticket sales. After the show, nearly 20 of us went to eat to celebrate, including my friend Kelly and her family.
I feel very exhausted now, both physically and emotionally. It was an amazing experience. I'll miss it incredibly, but I'm also kinda glad to have my life back.
Now, I'm on spring break. I need to finish my thesis (which has not been going well). My adviser was something of a disappointment in that we didn't interact much. I don't feel I got much guidance and I don't really feel I got much out of my MA. I have decided I want to go on for my MFA in creative work, so next year hopefully, while i have a job of some sort, i'll apply and get in somewhere good.
Here it is, the long-super post about _everything_.
Last year, when a friend of mine who plays in the pit told me the local theater group was doing The Producers this year, I had one singular goal: to play Roger Debris. A few days before Christmas, there were auditions. I love the Producers more than is healthy. It is my favorite show of all time. I know all the songs backwards and forwards. And the lines. I've watched the movie of the musical over and over and constantly listen to the soundtrack. When I walked into auditions, we were allowed to choose from a couple of songs. "Heil Myself," was available and I snatched it up. I belted the hell out of it right away. When I sang it for the director, he said, "Come with me," and made copies of a couple pages of script. "You're reading Roger the rest of the night," he said. I felt fairly sure I nailed it.
Callbacks took forever to be posted. Before they were posted, though, they posted that there would be another open audition night, specifically looking for Ula and Roger. I was heartbroken. I felt so bad until I got a callback. I went to callbacks and read Roger once (singing "Keep it Gay") and then I read Max the rest of the night. At that point, I felt fairly certain I would get a part.
On New Years Eve Day, I got the notification that I got the part of Roger. We began rehearsal the next week. Two months of extreme rehearsals with some of the most talented people I've ever met. I can't say enough good things about the cast. There were some really cool people. After two months of seeing them every day, it's kinda weird not to. I've made some friends I hope i retain for a long time.
I also lost ten pounds doing this show, thanks to all the great physical warm ups and dancing we had to do. The costumes were amazing. I looked and moved dang good in six inch heels and a dress, thank you very much. The singing was so much fun. When we performed, I have to say that there is nothing else like that feeling you get when you sing and dance and people applaud.
The show ended its run on my 30th birthday. This was the best birthday party I could have ever had. So many people I know came to see the show over the course of its run, but on my birthday, people I knew accounted for 10 percent of ticket sales. After the show, nearly 20 of us went to eat to celebrate, including my friend Kelly and her family.
I feel very exhausted now, both physically and emotionally. It was an amazing experience. I'll miss it incredibly, but I'm also kinda glad to have my life back.
Now, I'm on spring break. I need to finish my thesis (which has not been going well). My adviser was something of a disappointment in that we didn't interact much. I don't feel I got much guidance and I don't really feel I got much out of my MA. I have decided I want to go on for my MFA in creative work, so next year hopefully, while i have a job of some sort, i'll apply and get in somewhere good.