ONCE ON THIS ISLAND FEB 26 6PM AND MAR 3 7PM
Today, Michael made me walk and turn because there is a difference between a turn and what is called a sculptured turn. A sculptured turn is also called a theatrical turn. This happens when you turn and pause with one foot right after the actual turn. I've been doing that forever and it was only now that it was corrected. The applause after finally getting to unlearn my infamous sculptured turn was joyous. The looks on the kids' faces were that of amazement and resolved relief. I was healed.
Michael also rubbed my back as he said goodbye to everyone. *starstrucked* *__*
lol
Today's run went very well. Very very well. Up until today, I haven't been comfortable doing enough of the show. Most of the other leads were feeling the same way because we've been doing act 1 since before the holiday break, and act 2 has only taken shape less than a month ago. My number had the least notes (or director's comments), except for sharp movements on the chorus' part.
But there's still one thing that's bothering me. While I know I still need a lot of work done, it's interesing to know that Michael doesn't tell me his observations of me. He says (I heard this from Dave who heard this) that I still look uncomfortable on stage. While I know I'm guilty of that, as I scramble for choreography and lyrics in my head, I also realize something: I'm still very VERY insecure.
Shock shock horror, shock shock horror
My mind is wrapped snugly around the idea, but I can't put it all on words.
But I'm guessing that my inability to not distinguish my left from my right with comparable lightning speed accounts for my lack of being aware of what and how I do things.
Theater is the micorcosm of life.