...and nobody died!

[tamago]

After ten years of doing Other Things, two days ago I auditioned for a musical production. Lyric Theatre is producing Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore to perform in October. Like Northanger Abbey, Ruddigore satirizes the gothic novels Mrs. Radcliffe and similar, depicting cruel noblemen, innocent maidens, and a stately home full of ghosts. I

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[thistleingrey]

Awesome! I'm glad you went. I mean, it's not that getting or not-getting the part is unimportant...but in some sense this is the key step, without which not.

not someone's wife or mother

*nods* Especially important due to your homeschooling of Teo, perhaps.

The other day, as I was leaving daycare, one of the other children ran up and tried to hug my leg: "My mama!" My daughter, who is a bit jealous sometimes, grabbed me and said, "No, it's my mama!" I said firmly, "Yes, your mama, but I am also my own person." The other kid detached herself and stared at me a bit. Yep, little one, think about it, because one day you may have to negotiate this juggling act of your own and others' expectations....

[tamago]

Yes on all this.

As for homeschooling Teo, my entire life could fill up with that if I let it. I found that with the work I was doing on the house that if I didn't physically take myself out of the house, I continued to obsess about what else I could be doing instead of getting any relaxation out of being home. Having something to do (where I'm not in charge!) will be a nice thing.

And, yes, the audition was the important thing. Partly I auditioned because being in a show is likely to be useful for me for the above mentioned reasons, but partly I auditioned to get external feedback on how my voice is developing. I needed to know if I actually am doing things with my voice that other people think are good. And, well... they seem to like me well enough to call me back, so that was entirely validating! Everything from here on out is gravy, as far as my ego is concerned. I have been gratified.

[thistleingrey]

Not being (having to be) in charge is important, too! Heh. Hurray for a callback. :)

[ladycelia]

When will you hear back? Good on ya, for going for it!

[tamago]

I found out yesterday that I've been called back. Callbacks are tomorrow evening. I'm not sure when casting announcements will be. Rehearsals don't begin until the very end of July. Given that I was called back, that pretty much guarantees a spot in the chorus if I don't actually land a lead. So the hardest part is over.

[ladycelia]

Woot! I don't know Ruddigore well. Was there a specific part you were auditioning for?

[tamago]

There's a story here, but I'm not at liberty to tell it yet.

Here's a good synopsis of the plot: http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/ruddigore/html/plot_sum.html

What do you think I'd be suited for?

[whomayshebe]

Oh, huzzah for you! I think that is SUPER -- I agree that you really, really need that kind of outlet! Come to think of it, I really need that kind of outlet... Fingers crossed!

[tamago]

Thanks! I thought of you a lot yesterday at callbacks, and all the shows we've done together. Your dad was playing the piano and reading scenes with us, so maybe that's why.

[whomayshebe]

Oh, I'll bet he was having a ball!

[tamago]

I had a blast reading with him! He was such a ham, I was surprised he didn't "oink!" at us. :-D

[chrysoula]

I just now read this and I'm so glad I did. So glad to see somebody (you!) doing that 'get out of the house, do something fun and constructive for you' thing.

[whomayshebe]

Well, so, what news? Any word yet??