Seeing plays, auditioning, thriving on pressure.

[fancycwabs]

Last night we went to opening night of The Exonerated at Theatreworks. The Exonerated is an indictment of the death penalty though the examination of six cases which were subsequently overturned based on other confessions, additional evidence, and so on. I don't require reinforcement in my aversion to the death penalty, but it's pretty good theatre, and since we knew five of the cast members and the director we figured it would be a worthwhile evening for socializing and networking.

At the reception after the performance, we ran into the director of the upcoming production of Jerry Springer: The Opera (I'll be auditioning in a week and change), who asked my wife to be sure and audition for him (she wasn't planning on it) and didn't recognize me at all, so I'm sure I probably creeped him out. That probably helps my chances immensely--of course, having no formal vocal, theatre, or dance training isn't much help, either, especially with professorial types, who make their living teaching people how to do stuff that I do for funsies.

Oh, and in the "ever stiffening competition" department, auditions for Jerry Springer take place both in Memphis and New York, with some Equity Guest Contracts available. No pressure there, naturally.

Also, I'll have to tap dance.

Comments

[redtheblue.livejournal.com]

Can you tap dance?

[fancycwabs.livejournal.com]

Can I tap dance? Can I tap dance?

Um, no. But there's a first time for everything!

*shuffle hop step shuffle hop step shuffle hop step shuffle hop step*

[fancycwabs.livejournal.com]

Also, the tap dancing takes place in a Klan uniform, so nobody has to know it's me who can't dance! See?

[box-of-rocks.livejournal.com]

I need to see this show, somehow!

[fancycwabs.livejournal.com]

The show's supposed to have its North American premiere in Chicago from May 14-July 8. Memphis' separate production runs August 10-September 9.

Or, if you have a region free DVD player you can get the DVD from the UK, I guess.

[box-of-rocks.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I could totally go to Chicago.

[bigbrownhound.livejournal.com]

So this is what you need the "time step" for? All RIGHT!

Tap dancing is all in confidence and rhythm, If you can "act" like your tap dancing, then you'll look like you're tap dancing. You don't have to know "real" steps. Go for it.