I love vacation.  It's so nice and relaxing.  It also gives me time to update my posts.

Sorry for the delay, yet again.  This is more work than I thought.  I haven't completely forgotten about this though.  Future posts might include musicals not known (i.e. Gone Missing and Hands on a Hard Body), as well as regular straight plays (i.e. Peter and the Starcatcher and Death of a Salesman).  Until I gain more info, I'll leave this questionnaire. 

1. Favorite show? I change them all the time, but currently, it's Godspell.
2. Favorite role you've played? Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical Jr.
3. Favorite show you've been in? Godspell Jr., it was the only one where I didn't deal with a ton of drama. (Drama, get it? Ha, I slay myself!)
4. Number of Broadway shows seen? None........ for now.
5. Last show you were in? RENT School Edition
6. Favorite song from a show? "Now (It's Just the Gas) from Little Shop of Horrors
7. Favorite dance number from a show you were in? "Cross the Line" from Big! The Musical
8. Dream role(s)?  TOO MANY. Madame Giry (Phantom of the Opera), Ellen (Miss Saigon), Smitty (How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying), Adelaide (Guys and Dolls), Jan or Rizzo (Grease)
9. Show you would like to see? Any show except Cats. But lately, I've really wanted to see The Little Mermaid, Annie Get Your Gun and Godspell again.
10. Show(s) that makes you cry? Les Miserables, Godspell, Miss Saigon, RENT, Chess, South Pacific
11. Show(s) that makes you happy? Hairspray, Hair, Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia, Legally Blonde, The Lion King, Wicked, Avenue Q, Singin' In The Rain
12. Ever worn a wig for a show? Yes I have, for Cinderella: The World's Favorite Fairy Tale.
13. Favorite costume worn? There are some I've liked because it's from my own wardrobe, but none are my favorite yet.
14. Cast you're closest with? RENT School Edition
15. Favorite movie based on a Broadway show? I'd say Les Miserables, but I haven't officially seen it yet. So I'll say the Charlie Brown TV series from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
16. Show you would mostly like to see? The Little Mermaid

Day Thirty: Newsies

Once again, I'm terribly sorry for my slacking on the posts, but midterms are always a pain in the butt!

Anyway, we're at our final day of the countdown! Woohoo! Today's post is my all time favorite musical, which is Newsies. I've always had an admiration for guys that can dance as well as they can!

I can't type a summary of the show, I have no time today. Lo siento! Here's the synopsis ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newsies_(musical) )

So, for today's post, the video is from the Tony Awards of 2012 (can't wait for the 2013 show!), where Newsies performed One and For All and Seize The Day, with a little prologue by Nick Jonas, and the main character, Jack, played by Jeremy Jordan!

Howdy all! I'm dreadfully sorry I haven't been around to post in around a month(?);  I've been dealing with a lot of theatre turmoil, which I'll talk about.

So, in the past month my school did the production of RENT and we killed it! For our final night, we oversold (and by that, I mean we had to add rows of chairs in front of the audience because we didn't have enough room)!

Now here comes the depressing part, which will lead to today's topic. So yesterday, I auditioned for Phantom of the Opera, and ever since I was a little girl, I had always imagined playing Madame Giry. I love her character, she's so bad-ass! She doesn't have to say anything to get people to quiet down. I've always admired her.

Anyway, my audtioners and I discovered the cast list later that night. I was cast in ensemble and my best friend, pessimistic that the theatre group has been pre-casting all of their productions, was cast as a lead. To be specific, Madame Giry. It crushed me.

(I know, I sound like I should be on Jerry Springer with the subtitle "My Best Friend Took My Dream Role.") This morning, I couldn't talk to her without starting to cry. I guess I'm so frustrated and disappointed in myself. The past shows I've been in (the majority of my theatre career), I've been cast in ensemble. I didn't mind when I was younger because I was inexperienced, but as I got older, I felt the harder I tried, I would end up upset and reverting to what I'm currently doing now, eating my feelings away. 

At this point, you're wondering, "What the hell is this post?" and you're about to click off, but don't yet, because I have something that will help you!

What To Do When You Lost The Part You Wanted 

(This can be true for not getting the job, not asking a guy/girl out, your partner broke up/divorced you, etc., just change the guidelines a little bit!)

1. Cry. You are not making yourself feel better by keeping it all inside. In fact, you're purposely putting yourself in a bad and upset mood. Let it all out! (As for me, I'm saving my crying for the shower tonight.) Your body releases hormones that make you feel better after you cry. 
2. Talk To Someone. Let it be known, but not as shouting and throwing a temper tantrum. Just talk to a friend or parent or someone you really trust and calmly tell them (or cry, if you're still upset). They'll understand.
3. Congratulate The Person. Even if it kills you on the inside, it's still the proper thing to do and it shows you are the bigger person. (Whatever you do, please do not destroy any of their property. This includes, but not limited to; houses, cars, electronic devices, clothing, etc. You'll feel embarrassed about it afterwards.)
4. Give Yourself Time To Heal. This will not pass easily, especially if you really wanted the part (or job, etc.). The human heart is used to repairing itself. Do some other activities that you didn't have the time for before!
5. Be Optimistic. Even when you think you shouldn't be and you have every right to loathe, think ahead. Life does get better! You'll have the opportunity to audition for more parts and you will have your time to shine in the part you'll rightfully earn one day!
6. Smile. It'll make you feel better, even if you're in no mood to smile. Studies have shown that the action of smiling helps people feel better. (I don't know where, but I believe it).

Hope this helps!