I'm not going to lie. Pardon my language but I am scared shitless of acting. I am confident I can sing. I am confident I can act while singing. But to act alone is something I have only little experience in. My part in Zombie Prom requires a bit of acting so of course I am nervous. Ginger is a know-it-all tattle tale "good" girl who will do anything to get attention for being right. Sounds simple but it really isn't. However, the other day I made the director laugh (not at me but at the joke!) and I felt so relieved. To know that I am actually conveying certain aspects of the character right was just incredible.
I love to make people happy so I guess I should think of acting as another means to do that. Well, at least this kind of silly acting. I feel like dramatic acting might be an easier if not less intimidating task because the actor can channel his angst. Comedic acting requires different tones, the right timing, and odd facial expressions.
I feel as though I am on the right path. Not skilled or confident but getting there. I think I just need to per form the show and I will feel better. I don't know. I am comfortable on the stage so I shouldn't be so worried. No, I will just be confident and pretend acting is nothing more than singing.
Hey! I want to attend your performance. When is it? And, where? I've done a fair amount of acting and it's terrifying to me too. I think singing a solo is worse though--so we're opposites on that.
ReplyDeleteHaha! It is November 13-15 at Falstaffs. I'll get you the times when I find out!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Roxie. I am the TOTAL opposite with you. Acting will always freak me out, but being in musicals scares the shit out of me. I liked this post a lot, you talk very authentically and personally about yoruself.
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