Musicality

Jul. 8th, 2009 03:32 pm
[personal profile] batskeets
In a moment of whimsy, I secured an audition slot for an upcoming musical theatre production that I saw advertised on Craigslist. I haven't auditioned for a theatre production in probably ten YEARS, and it's been longer than that for anything in musical theatre.

It sounds like a truckload of fun, but I can't help feeling a little bit insane for entertaining this notion. I always liked doing theatre, though, and it's one of those things that I did, but never really did to my fullest potential. I was too self-conscious and clumsy-feeling in high school and early college to do myself justice as a performer.

Nowadays? I'm somewhat less self-conscious, and certainly less clumsy, and I also know that I can belt out one hell of a tune. Maybe I can actually let go enough to *enjoy* this experience, and maybe even get a part in the show.

Anyhoo, I have a month or so to pick out a song, and lose my vacation weight, so there's no reason to stress yet.

Speaking of the vacation weight... ugh, don't get me started. It seems ridiculous that I could've gained that much weight in only two weeks, and it makes me balk at the notion of calling back LA Fitness to check in about a position. I don't feel completely gross, or anything--I'm no worse off than I was before I started 30-Day Shred--and being home is making me feel better, as I re-hydrate and de-bloat.

But, before I left, I actually felt like I was getting to be a really, visibly fit person, whom you might even identify as a trainer just by appearance. Now I feel I'm back to my old, slightly-flabby, almost-but-not-quite state, and it's frustrating as hell. I also had to give Making The Cut back to the library, so I have to wait in the queue to check out the book again, before I can restart the program. Still, I do have to pick myself up and dust myself off, even in these less-than-ideal circumstances. I'm eating decently again, and guzzling water like a crazy person, and I have Shred to fall back on while I wait for MTC, so hopefully things will get better soon.

For now, I think I'd settle for clear sinuses, no coughing, and a decent night's sleep. Bleck. :p

Date: 2009-07-08 11:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] virgoqueen7.livejournal.com
That's sooo fantastic girl!!! Do you know what you'll have to audition with? I'm so excited for you!

Date: 2009-07-08 11:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] skeets.livejournal.com
They just said to bring something under 1.5 minutes, with music for the accompanist. I don't think I have sheet music for anything that would really showcase what my voice is good at, heh XD

Date: 2009-07-08 11:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] virgoqueen7.livejournal.com
There are a few music stores around that might have some sheet music that will work for you voice. Apple Music downtown is a good one.
You'll do awesome!!! :D

Date: 2009-07-09 02:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fieryrogue.livejournal.com
How exciting! I used to do theater in high school too, and a few times I have considered going out for community productions and stuff, but then never did out of... whatever. Fear, I guess. But good for you! I might just have to seek out a production to join as well, who knows? Maybe you're starting a "I haven't done theater in ten years!" revolution! OOOOOOOH! :D

Date: 2009-07-09 04:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] herince-emyn.livejournal.com
Ooooh! What show are you auditioning for??

Date: 2009-07-09 04:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] skeets.livejournal.com
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown... silliness will surely ensue ;)

Date: 2009-07-09 04:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] skeets.livejournal.com
You should! Doing theatre in college kind of soured me on the whole business for a while--the politics and melodrama were *really* not to my taste--but if it sounds fun, why not get back in? :D

Date: 2009-07-10 04:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] herince-emyn.livejournal.com
Awesome!!! That's such a fun show!! :D

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