Auditions Galore

Well, I wasn't cast in Oklahoma, and I didn't get called back for Hello Dolly at Hale. Although I am disappointed about both, I can say with complete honesty I'm not surprised about Hello Dolly, and I'm not angry about Oklahoma. I got to see good friends, had another excuse to sing and feel satisfied with my performances, and made a choice to DO something rather than mope about my condo wishing I had an exciting life! Yay me!

Besides, I am looking forward to the Seussical callback next week! I've had the beginning of Dr. Seuss's "The Sneetches" memorized for quite some time 'cause I love the story, and I loved sharing it with the group at the audition. I have my fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, congratulations to all the friends who were cast! I have no doubt you and the plays will be fantastic! Good luck, my darlings!

Crank up the Ringer

I keep missing calls on my cell phone. I have officially decided to turn up the volume, even if that means I jump out of my skin at work...

Today I had a voicemail from a guy I hadn't heard from in awhile. I'm thinking he didn't realize his phone was on or that he'd called me, because the message consisted of two minutes of his band setting up for a gig. Ha ha! My friends are funny...

I'm watching Disney's Hercules at the moment. As I recall, that was the last movie I saw at the Drive-In on Redwood. Golly it's good! "Somebody call I-X-II!"

Wearing Kate's tiara. It feels good. I like the weight on my head. Plus, I feel pretty...

I feel really good about my audition this morning for Taylorsville's Oklahoma. Thank you Rach for playing my song so well, and thanks to all on the pro team for being so encouraging! I sang "The Most Amazing Thing" from Little Women, and now I want to do that show again, too...

I met a lady there named Bethany who looks a lot like me. We could be sisters! This threw me not a little. I've never met someone who had hair like mine before. I feel less unique, somehow. It's like the first time I met another girl named Megan. Now, of course, there are Megans all over the place. I am willing to dye my hair if needed. It's been a while since I was a redhead. I liked Bethany, though, and would love to work with her, or any of the other friends I reconnected with or people I met. I am really excited to be part of a show, whichever one it may be...

I enjoy spending time in my apartment, especially during the day. It's so nice to have the sun shining through the windows and the shades pulled back. Just sitting in the sunny rooms makes me feel cheery...

Last night I saw a concert by the Orchestra at Temple Square. I haven't listened to classical music that wasn't part of a soundtrack in quite awhile. It was gorgeously played, and I had a good time...

C'est tout!

Audition Decision

"Then from out of the blue
and without any guide
I know what my decision is...
which is not to decide."
- Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods.

Okay, the above quote isn't quite accurate. After much deliberation and discussion with friends whose opinions I trust, and who understand me and my plight, I made the decision to go ahead and audition for all three of the plays I'm interested in and then see what happens.

In fact, I had my first audition last week: some friends are producing Pride and Prejudice independant of any theatre group. This is the one that prompted me to write the "Quandry" post. How can I not audition for this play? I LOVE Pride and Prejudice!! I admit, I am very attracted to the idea of doing a non-musical play. That's where I had most of my training, and to this day I feel much more confident as an actress than a singer. Though I love to sing more than any other activity in the world, it would be nice to perform without hiding behind the music, you know? Plus, I had a lot of fun brushing up on my proper English accent. "All who fear the law ought not to be caught!"

Well, the audition went well, I was called back for Jane, I went to the callback... and then I decided I don't really want to do that just now. While I am flattered -- the Jane in the Keira Knightly version was played by a Bond girl, after all -- I think Jane would be a bit of a stretch for me. I could do it, but I kind of just want to play a slightly more emotive role right now. Also, I'm not thrilled about being double-cast, I didn't want to pay $50 to do a show, and when it comes down to it, I would be disappointed not to audition for Taylorsville Arts Council's Oklahoma! and Midvale Arts Council's Seussical; I have been really excited about both of those plays for a while now. So, I pulled the director aside and said honestly that I didn't think the show would be a good fit for me. She was very supportive and understanding, and I sent her an email later thanking her for being so nice. She assured me we're still friends, which really is the most important thing. I panicked a bit yesterday afternoon about whether I'd made the right choice, but I believe that I have.

And now I'm even more excited to audition for Oklahoma! and Seussical. I wish I didn't have to wait 2 or 3 more weeks! Oh wait. I need to prepare audition pieces. I'll probably need those 2 or 3 weeks...

Recap: I auditioned for Pride and Prejudice and decided not to do it.
Left to audition for: Oklahoma! and Seussical.

P.S. Will someone promise to do Pride and Prejudice sometime so I can give it another go? Please?