Ever since I was little I been belting out Broadway tunes. It's just always been apart of me. It's werid because I don't know how I got so hooked on Broadway musicals. My parents were always feeding disco and rock&roll in my ear, not Broadway. Don't get me wrong I love...LOVE disco and classic rock&roll, but Broadway was in my soul. I started doing musicals a very eary age and did them until my senior year in high school. Suddenly, I just stopped. No reason...I just stopped. Recently, I have been missing the stage. Words can't even describe how I crave to be on the stage. When I'm on the stage it feels like the world stops for a moment and all eyes are on me. It's the best feeling in the entire world. I want nothing more than to be in spotlight again. I love how the spotlight is slightly blinding at first, but then within seconds it feels like home.I plan on soon getting in to shows again. I need to find local theaters that hold auditions for upcoming musicals. I'll take anything. I don't care if I get a lead, or land a role in the company. (A lead would be nice thought :) ) I just want a chance to grace the stage once again.
I'm about to switch gears here a bit, so stay with me! It still has to do with Broadway, so I thought I should write about it! The other night The Tony's were on. For those of you who don't know what the Tony Awards' are it's basically the Academy Awards of theater. It was incrediable this year. I loved every performance. My favorite I have to say was The Book of Mormon. I had heard so much talk about this risky musical. It's basically a show about a Mormon missionary who is sent on a mission to Africa. It's written by the creator's of South Park...that should tell you something. It's beyond funny. Yes, it is slightly....ok greatly making fun of the Mormons, but it still is extremely humerous. I have a few Mormon friends and I'm not sure how they take it, but some of them think it is funny. I try to put myself in their shows and think, "Would I laugh at a show that made fun of my religion?" My answer is YES! I think Broadway musicals should be taken lightly. This is a comedy musical that is supposed to be funny and make fun of people. However it still holds a lot of heart in it. When a show has a perfect mix of comedy and heart the result outstanding.Religion is a very touchy subject with a lot of people, so that is why this show is starting controversy. I wanted to see what other people's take would be about this show. Here is a clip!
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ReplyDeleteI want to see this show so bad. It looks so funny. Creators of South Park can pretty much do no wrong in my eyes. And you should totally try to get back on the stage, it sounds like you really enjoy it. I always admired people who can get on stage in front of people. I would be sweating bullets. I wish you luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you've decided to start acting again. I can kind of relate to what you're feeling only through a different outlet. Ever since I was little I have been dancing for great companies. And when I came to college it all stopped. I have never missed anything more. I would give anything to get back into dancing. I have to be honest thoughI have never been a fan of musicals. But something that surprised me this year was I fell in love with the show glee. I know that's not that same but it's about as close as I'll ever be to liking musicals. Great post, enjoy the rest of your summer.
ReplyDeleteI think you should try to achieve your dreams. We are young, and this is the time in our lives when we can take full advantage of all the time we have and very little responsibilites. It sounds like this is where your heart is so I say go for it! Life is too short.
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted to that exact feeling you get when you performed. It's so much adrenaline, but still a clear mind, doing what you love. I hope to see you in a UNCW production, I have a lot of friends who are in some productions here and I've enjoyed every single one.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous that you had parents that brought you up on disco, I can't get enough of that stuff and I think in a weird way it fueled your love for broadway. I heard about that play Matt stone and Trey Parker made and I can only imagine how far it goes.