Rehearsals

I am rehearsing for Lend Me a Tenor. I think it is rare to be a part of a cast where everyone totally clicks and gets along. In fact, in life it is rare to find those moments of smooth comfortable, happy sailing. For the first time in a long time, I am totally stoked to be right where I am at. Waiting tables by day, rehearsing at night.

The "artist" in me wants to completely explore the role, delve into the character, write backgrounds  I have even started listening to Operas and Opera star interviews on the radio to get perspective. And then another part of me just says.... "It's a comedy for crying out loud. Find a fun, simple objective and the rest will take care of itself!" It's interesting for me because the actress who is playing the Italian wife was who I pegged for Diana at auditions..

I mean, as actors, how can we not compare? She waltzes around the room with that powerful strut, the condescending look, she wreaks Diana. She could play my part effortlessly. And so, I find myself self-concious while I am onstage saying my lines. I feel her eyes watching my every move, as if saying,  "that's not how I would have done it." I know it's all my imagination. Don't get me wrong, she is so incredibly sweet and last night she even complimented my choices. I am softer than she is; I can't even do the 'raise one eyebrow' look, but I suppose I trust the director knows what he is doing. And he is INCREDIBLE by the way. He lets us play and goof around and bring our own ideas to the table. Then, he will add on to what we've created. I think that's my favorite kind of director. As opposed to the one that says, "now. I need you to cry and say the line this way."

I'm thinking of moving more central to the city. I'm about 30 mins east of downtown at the moment. Of course it would be a better career choice and is absolutely necessary. The only thing is that it is more expensive. And I don't revel in the idea of living with a hippie who grows her own marijuana plants in the apartment... so it just requires time and sorting. I know, that's a terrible La stereotype.

I joined actor's access. So, as soon as my pictures are uploaded, I'll be submitting for the paid work. And some fun non paid projects for reels, good reels. Can I do it? Is this lifestyle possible. I can't help but listen to the resounding "YES!"