Blog, I think it is high time I explain something. For some time now I've been playing blonde-haired characters. Apparently, in some other lifetime I would've made the perfect blonde. However, I have received fantastical, exciting, exhilarating news. You see, a few days ago I auditioned for the not so common musical Zombie Prom at my college. To be honest, my first reaction was well... confusion... I mean, Zombie Prom? What kind of a musical is that? After much research, I discovered that it is a hysterically silly show, and felt confident about my audition. Confident, but not sure. Though I love to perform, I have always had apprehension about being larger parts. I sing more than I act. I love medium sized parts as I am slightly timid.
Anyways, I got to the audition, not knowing what to expect. I was slightly hyperventilating, however filling out the audition sheet was a distraction enough. I'm glad I didn't forget my name because that could've been potentially problematic lol. Finally, it was my turn. After singing scales and reaching a high C (which is ridiculously high, no joke), I auditioned with "I Know it's Today" from Shrek the musical. Everyone was ridiculously friendly. And apparently, I kicked ass.
Someone mentioned to me that my audition was "talked" about in a good way. I didn't want to get my hopes up as I didn't get a callback for acapella groups which made me feel crappy last week. But later that day, I received an e-mail for a callback! I wasn't expecting a big part but at the callback they had me read for the lead. I was so surprised and confused which impaired my acting and singing skills. But not to worry because I got the part of GINGER (a friend of the lead) and drumroll please...
the understudy for the lead!!
Not only do I have a name that completely refutes the idea of being blonde (though I won't have to have red hair either), but I get to see what is like to be a lead without the pressure!! I am so excited, it's like a practice test for a lead! Some people told me I should be upset but are you kidding? Being an understudy and having a good part is perfect for someone as hesitant as me! Plus, Sutton Foster, an incredibly talented broadway star, was originally cast as an understudy, which proves understudies are just as talented as leads! I didn't even consider being anything near a lead, as I don't believe I fit the part but I guess I am a good back up! Yay!!! No blonde wig this time!
I guess that goes to show you sometimes the unexpected can be a good thing! :D
Madison, that's awesome! Being a blonde, I take a tiny amount of offense to these blonde jokes you're bangin' out, but it's okay! Congratulations on your role as an understudy and I hope that (no offense) the lead actually does break a leg ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations indeed on getting not only the understudy role but also the role of Ginger, which is as you mentioned, quite ironic--there's so much hair color in your audition life!! And bravo on that high C :)
ReplyDeleteI agree. Congrats on getting the part and the understudy. You seriously can hit a high C? Awesome. You are a seriously funny writer and should continue this blog indefinitely. You'll find readers and keep them.
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