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Audition-a-rama

The title of this post tells all. I have auditions coming up these next few days and much to prepare. First is some Shakespeare, which I love. I’ve no idea why, but understanding and memorizing the works of Shakespeare comes naturally to me. His writings are so witty, economical, illustrative and intelligent that they seem to stick easily in my brain. I’ve been walking around town for days muttering Shakespeare’s verse to myself and, no doubt, there are people who’ve seen me and thought me mad. And that’s fine. Though this be madness, yet there is method … Continue reading »

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This past weekend my cousin visited, and while at dinner she and I got to discussing performances we had participated in as children. The more we chatted, the more humorous I realized one of my most early shows must have been.

After playing head angel, my next performance was as Lena Mayfield in a school production of Dorothy Gail Elliott’s Gone to Texas, an “historical musical of 1836″ that strives to showcase the ethnic diversity of early Texas (Anglo, Black, Mexican, German, Caddo, Mississippian) and every child in the school thanks to large chorus numbers. My … Continue reading »

On the chopping block

I’ve just returned from an audition for a new show to be produced by the American Repertory Theatre, Cardenio. (Could it be related to the recently found Shakespearean manuscript?) Last week, the artistic director offered to pencil me into today’s auditions and asked that I prepare for a specific part which requires both acting (as it is a play) and singing (as the character and her husband are singers). So, I tracked down the art song that is part of the show and began to learn it earlier this week. I also read the entire manuscript, which was provided.

My plan for today involved … Continue reading »

Audition-a-rama

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On the chopping block

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