Act in a play

So long story short, the lead is better, some of the cast was getting a little nervous about a change late in the game, and I said that if they wanted me to NOT understudy then they should not feel bad about asking me to step down. So I’m not the understudy any more.

Which sucks. Hard. But it’s for the good of the show; me being an understudy was supposed to make the show more stable, not less. I just…I’m really disappointed. There were actors I was really looking forward to working with, and when I told that I wasn’t going to be working with them they said that they were disappointed. Which is supposed to make me feel better, but makes me feel worse instead, because I kind of feel like I threw my opportunity away. I just felt that it would be better for the show if I just said “don’t worry about it,” which is very selfless of me and exactly the kind of thing I would do. I just wish that I was more selfish and tried to hold on to the part. Because I would have really loved to do it. And it seems like other people would have loved me to do it, too.

Ah well. Can’t do much about it now. Just go forward and try to enjoy myself. After all, I didn’t really lose anything? Right?

So the first month (or so) of rehearsals have gone pretty well, and I’ve been enjoying myself immensely. The cast (well, most of the cast) are great and I really enjoy working with them, and it’s fun working with my pal the Ninja and making the part our own.

Today, though, I got a bit of news. The guy who is playing the male lead has thrown out his back and had been suffering with The Flu (no, not H1N1, just regular), and had been having a hard time at rehearsals. Today the director pulled him and me aside, and she said that she wanted me to be the understudy for him. Which is, let me say right off the bat, AWESOMETACULAR. Because that was the part I auditioned for in the first place, so yeah, I was thrilled. This is just a lot of stuff for me to process, and it’s going to be a lot of work. And really, learning the part in 1 month, I’m pretty sure I can do that. I just hope I can show off my hard work with at least one performance. Because that would be awesome for me. I don’t wish the guy ill, you understand. I just want to do it once. That’d be nice for me.

So yeah: big change coming for me. Lots of work for me to do. I’m really excited!

So I forgot to update this, but I actually have a bigger part in the play now! One of the other actresses asked me to switch and the director said yes. Now I’m playing “Edna Summey” which is a significantly bigger role! I get a fight scene, a fainting scene, and I get “saved” in a revival! Opening night is tomorrow!!!

Dark of the Moon is going well, and I’ve gotten a role as an extra ghost on the Lost Soul Stroll!

When I was in junior high and high school, I acted in a number of plays. I did school plays and performed in a community youth theater group. My performances ranged from adequate to notable (I even got a nice mention in the big local paper for my last play), but then I got older, went off to University, and hadn’t acted in a play since. But then I got asked to audition for a play at the local community theater, and actually got cast!

I’m a little nervous about my first rehearsal tomorrow, but I think it will go okay. I’m more worried about balancing the fairly intense rehearsal schedule with my work schedule, without also losing my personal life. My wife is supportive of me, and I’m sure she’ll be a godsend, but right now, I don’t know how the hell I’m going to get through the next few months with my sanity intact. It’ll be a challenge, but I hope it’ll be worth it.

We just did another read-through of the play, but it was fun! I can’t wait to start blocking though!

Well, I decided that I wanted to act in a play, so I went out and got myself a part! Ha ha!

Basically, last Wednesday, I checked my local theatre message board online and there was a posting for a few small roles that needed to be filled for a production of “Dark of the Moon” that will be going up in October. I emailed the contact listed about auditioning, and she called me back right away and told me to come out to the auditions today (Sunday).

So I went and auditioned! I was asked to do a short improv scene and read part of the script, and lo and behold I was asked to join the cast! I’m playing the part of Ella. It’s a small part, only two solo lines, but I’m in two big group scenes, and it’s definitely a start! Seeing as I’ve thought of myself more as a techie, it’s great to have a real, onstage speaking role! Rehearsals start tomorrow!

ok so claire is doing hers on anorexia and depression, and mine is anorexia too
shes asked me to take part in hers as the main character of her play, and for a photoshoot! v happy solves this target and helps with my extended essay- hopefully!

Woww… Finally, Did my first ever Play. I played the role of Stepan Stepanovitch Tschubukov in “A Marriage Proposal”

A Marriage Proposal (sometimes translated as simply The Proposal, Russian: Предложение) is a one-act farce by Anton Chekhov, written in 1888-1889 and first performed in 1890. Although best known for his longer, more serious plays, Chekhov also wrote a number of short farces, which include the one-act A Marriage Proposal. Chekhov wrote several farces, as these types of plays were very popular at the time. The play requires a minimal set and a small cast. It is a fast-paced play of dialogue-based action and situational humour

It’s not exactly a play, but I joined the movie-making club in my school. They are going to make a short film about zombies attack the world. A very strange story line but they cast me as one of the characters! I’m the girlfriend in this one couple who are trapped and have to fight their way out from the zombies. I think it’s going to be quiet hilarious. Very old movie like with a lot screaming and fake blood. Hopefully I can pull it off and not look like a hag in front of the camera. I’m really excited about it!!! It better not turn out as epic failure or else I’ll be very said.