Pet Peeve

One of my biggest pet peeves is not hearing back. I'm fine not getting the part, I'm not fine not knowing I didn't get the part.

Spirits: I heard from my friend who received a no email that neither he, nor I, were cast.

Carousel: The cast list was post. Every role was cast except the one I was called back twice for was. Beside it stated TBA and more call backs are to be had. Unless by the grace of God the director has not sent the emails out, I do not think I got another call back. Then again, who actually knows.

I just want to know yes or no. I can handle the result. I can't handle not knowing.

Waiting, waiting.

Still sitting around and waiting to hear back from Carousel and Spirits.

I think I'm going crazy...

Another one!

Tonight's Audition:

12 Superheros attempting to perform the Tempest. AWESOME.

Carousel Call Backs and Pepsi Shoot

Friday: Carousel Call Backs, round 2

Saturday: Pepsi commercial shoot

more later!

Amazing Shows

On Wednesday night, I went to the opera to see La Traviata (aka, Camille the Opera). It. Was. BEAUTIFUL. The costumes were elaborate, the set was mesmerizing and the singing was unbelievable. And at the end, when the lead actress is "dying," the positions she sat in while sustaining her vocal talents was amazing.

Tonight, I had the pleasure of watching St. Edward's University's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Four of the most talented people entertained my eyes, hears, heart and mind for 3 hours. It was a perfect cast and a moving interpretation of the piece. Job very well done.

Picture of the cast:

C'est La Vie

As for my August: Osage County audition...

"Thank you for auditioning with us for August, Osage County. Unfortunately at this time, we do not have a spot for you in this production."

Oh well. Now back to my fabulous life!

Wishful Thinking

Looking back at last night's call backs, I feel good. I was called at 7:00pm, but wasn't seen until 10:00pm. The 3 hours of wait time made me very excited. I read for one scene that Mrs. Mullin is in and wow.

This character is mean, sassy and a slut -- That is my exact stereotype in roles (and in life).

All of the Mrs. Mullins were called into the room and one by one we read the scene in front of each other. He dismissed people when they were done with their read. I was second to last, so I was able to watch everyone. When I did my read, the director interrupted me (he hadn't interrupted anyone else) and asked me to put the moves on the guy I was reading with. With confidence, I applied his notes received reassuring smiles and laughs.

There is definitely competition, but I feel good. He mentioned another round of call backs on Friday and I have my fingers crossed.

Oh Boy

It appears I have received a call back for the role of Mrs. Mullin in R&H's Carousel: A non-singing cameo!

Yipee!

This video makes me excited for the show:

pt. 2 The Singing Portion (+ the other Audition!)

Ok, I'm going to do this chronologically.

+ the other Audition!

I race home after my dance audition to change clothes and grab my headshot/resume. (Rule 3: Always have a headshot/resume ready to go.) As I walk out the door, I realize I have no idea where I'm going. I quickly look up the address and continue to race along. This audition was for August: Osage County and I read for Jean, the 15-year-old pot smoking daughter. I was super excited. Only problem, I couldn't find the street. As I begin to get frustrated, I pull over and ask a jogger if he knew where the street was... and he did!

I made it to my audition on time and was paired was an excellent partner. He was wonderful to work off of and was willing to exchange creative ideas. Finally we were called into the room. There were 2 chairs set up for us to use. Instead, I sat on the floor. I don't know if this made me stand out, but during the read the director laughed a couple of times. At the end, I felt confident about the work I did. I'm hoping for the best and proud that I did awesome.

Now, lets just pray for a callback!

pt. 2 The Singing Portion

I got home and after 40 minutes of trying to find a scanner at my school, finally copied my sheet music. I was singing "Edelweiss" for my ballad and "When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam'" for my up-tempo. I arrived at the audition and sat outside the room, having the pleasure of hearing my department's powerhouse singers go before me. It was so inspirational and discouraging at the same time... Once that group was done, my was up! Two guys and three girls, including myself.

I go into the room and discover that, not only are these auditions done in groups, but they will be filmed. The first guy goes and he is fantastic. I have heard him sing before, but today he really brought his A game. Next up! No one moves. The room is silent. The piano accompanist is looking around, the director is looking around... No one is moving. I break! AHHH! I was not ready, but I cracked under pressure.

I did not do the best of my ability. And I hate when that happens. I feel like I let myself done. But, then again, there is nothing I can do about it. I find out in a couple hours if he still wants me to read for something...

pt.1 The Dance Portion

This afternoon I attended pt. 1 of my Carousel audition, also known as the dance portion. Now, I'm not a singer OR a dancer, so why I'm auditioning for a musical is beyond me. I could only attend pt. 1 for 30 minutes (I had another audition I had to run to!) and was exhausted. I think the only reason I would attended a dance audition in New York would be if I wanted to be laughed at. There is something very intimidating about a massive group of dancers. Perhaps the reason why the Rockettes are so popular: fear. Regardless, I did my best and it was sub-par.

However, I left pt. 1 and about 8 minutes later, I got a text AND a phone call from the director. He was wondering if I had injured myself and if I would be returning later for my singing portion because there was a part he wanted to read me for.

WOW. That is kind of an awesome feeling. But also kind of silly because it is a musical... Is there a non-singing character?