My theatre break/unlucky audition streak is at an end

I have been unlucky in my auditions this summer. Sure, I was choosy about the shows I auditioned for and the roles I would accept in said shows. I also never felt like I nailed the callbacks the way I hoped I would (in some cases I wasn't even called back, though I was for She Loves Me at Hale which was definitely a win). I'd see the final cast lists and think, "Yep, those people will be great. I see now why I wasn't a fit." After four failed auditions, I had to start reminding myself that in baseball, you still have a good batting average even if you only hit the ball in one out of every 10 at bats. Why shouldn't that be true in theatre, too? Some people have a waaaaaaaay smaller average (if I was trying to be professional, I would probably be one of those people). I also remind myself that I'm still talented; so much about theatre and casting is subjective. I can only do my best and cross my fingers it will work out. I don't know anyone who has been cast in every show they've ever auditioned for, unless they only audition for roles they know they'll get or they don't audition very often. Still, it's nice to be chosen to be part of a show I want to be a part of.

Anyway, my strike-out streak has ended: I accepted an ensemble role yesterday in Jekyll and Hyde at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre! The play will run September 29 - October 26, and I'll perform on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (except for the 4th and 7th). Woot!

Fun details about the auditions and call backs:

Callback selfie!
(Fun fact: every person in this selfie was cast in the show.)

• I've been working with a voice teacher all summer to prepare for this audition. She helped me choose the song and learn how to best use my voice to present it. I give a huge chunk of the credit to her for my success. I don't remember the last time I nailed an audition the way I did this one!
• I was called back for Lady Beaconsfield. This is the character description: "Member of the Board of Governors. Uptight and Outspoken Socialite. Age 45-65." I was more than a little surprised at the opportunity, but I had a blast reading lines as an unpleasant snob, singing crazy high notes while snarling, and faking death by strangulation (which earned a laugh since I was dying in a group and took the most time to finish). It would have been a fun role. I am simultaneously disappointed I didn't get it and curious to see what else is in store since the production team now knows I'm up for anything.
• Speaking of being up for anything, everyone considered for ensemble (the background characters who support the leads and usually do more dancing and singing than the main characters) had to sing the beginning of "Facade." Since there were two phrases in the selection, they asked us to show off our range and sing the first like a street urchin, and the second like a proper Victorian lady. I was nervous because they didn't mention this until after we'd all practiced together, so I'd be winging it. Regardless, threw myself into it and I felt pretty good about the transition from urchin to lady. Well, after I sang, the music director crowed, "Thank you! That was great! Extra points for being extra ugly!" Everyone applauded and one of my friends gave me a high five :D Nobody else got that particular reaction. Success!

I'm excited to meet the cast and start learning the music. I'll keep you posted on details when opening night gets closer. It'll be a cool way to put yourself in a Halloween mood!

Also, my being cast means I was cast in one show out of five auditions (since the last play I was in). Those are darn good odds. Someone get me a baseball bat!