The Man Who Came to Dinner

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Tomorrow after school, I'll be auditioning for my first school play. It's a Christmas play, but I'm not sure what it's about. I'm very, very, VERY excited, but nervous at the same time.

Wish me luck! I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!

[Escapay]

If you want, you could always rent the 1942 Bette Davis movie, though that might influence your performance of whatever character you'll play.

Still gotta get that movie on DVD (in the Bette Davis Collection Volume 2)...

The Man Who Came to Dinner



Escapay

[totallyminnie86]

Break a leg Prince Ali!! I'd wish you luck, but in the theater world it translates to bad luck, so I'll refrain from doing that anyways, I hope it goes well.

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Thanks to both of you!!!

[Robin Hood]

Good luck! I'd also recommend watching the movie. I own it, but I haven't watched it yet.

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Thanks guys! I'll have to check the movie out.

So I did my audition today. We all had to do two readings and my first one (I'm not going to lie) was TERRIBLE! First off, I had no idea what was going on in the scene we had to read. I had no idea how I was supposed to be acting (happy, sad, angry, etc.) because I had no idea what was going on! It was just a huge mess. But thankfully, I redeemed myself on my second reading. I usually don't get stage fright, but after that first disaster I was nervous as a mofo on a tricycle! But thank goodness, I did very well.

I should know what part I got by Monday, so I'll be sure to post as soon as I find out.

Thanks for all of your support!

PEACE.

[Sulley]

Congratulations, man! I remember auditioning for my first play my freshman year in high school. Good times. Four years and six shows later, I'm a theatre major in college! I wish you all the best.

P.S. To everyone - The film version is hilarious, especially enjoyable if your a fan of films from that era. I remember flipping through the channels around Christmas time and catching it on TCM. That was a few years ago, but I remember loving it.


P.S. To Ali - However, Escapay has a point. If you want to watch the film objectively for ideas, that's cool, but you might also want to see what you can bring to your respective role from the script alone. Entirely up to you. In my junior year I was cast as Captian Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and from a while before the audition to after the performance I kept clear of the film (which I love) excpet for choreography purposes for the Laendler dance in the one scene, because I did not want to come off as an imitation of the great Christopher Plummer. Of course, you are at less risk with The Man Who Came to Dinner as far as the audience is concerned, but you have the creativity and means to take on the role without watching someone else if you don't want to.

Whenever the show is, break a leg!

[totallyminnie86]

let us know what happens! and remember, if all else fails, you've still got your sitcom

[Ting Ting]

Thanks for your advice, Sulley! It's nice to get tips from someone with experience.

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let us know what happens! and remember, if all else fails, you've still got your sitcom

You are so right!

[Sulley]

No problem. It's my pleasure.

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Well, my first theatre experience is nearly over! Our first show is next Thursday, followed by a show on Friday and two on Saturday. I'll be playing the part of Sandy (yes, it is a boy). I don't have a very big role, but I think it's a great part for a first-timer. I'm having a lot of fun and can't wait to get the show on the road!