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Different Ariel. Same excitement.
I’ve been offered the role Ariel in The Tempest! WOOHOOO!! Can’t wait to get started.
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Final call-backs. Same scenes as previously. Also filled in as a Caliban for a few scenes which was fun. Went for a creepy bird-creature-thing with the harpy scene and thought it was amazing. The director, Denise, promptly stopped me after one line, and explained she wanted a terrifying bird creature. Went away for a bit, invoked all my training, and tried some scary voices. Came back, did a few lines and knew I’d nailed it. So nice to have a director who gives you feedback as you perform. Boom. Drama school, you were exhausting/soul-destroying, but you taught me things that are useful in the real world. Many thank you’s.
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Went over a few Ariel scenes with my husband, Aaron, this morning. He has done a ton of Shakespeare, including Tempest, so it was great to go through the material with him.
I realized we won’t be in Fort Collins for Scapin, so I only read for Tempest. Was given the option of reading for Miranda or Ariel, and I chose Ariel. I felt I did well in the scene opposite Prospero (being played by a woman, excellent), but was a little shaky in the harpy monologue. Until tonight, I had no idea what a harpy was... Oh my lack of classical education!!!
I love watching Americans do Shakespeare. There’s something wonderful about their accents. A fun afternoon...
I realized we won’t be in Fort Collins for Scapin, so I only read for Tempest. Was given the option of reading for Miranda or Ariel, and I chose Ariel. I felt I did well in the scene opposite Prospero (being played by a woman, excellent), but was a little shaky in the harpy monologue. Until tonight, I had no idea what a harpy was... Oh my lack of classical education!!!
I love watching Americans do Shakespeare. There’s something wonderful about their accents. A fun afternoon...
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Ohmigod you guys! I got a call-back! Totally psyched!
Have been reading Scapin and realized that, once upon a time, I have already read it. Lots of parts for men. Girls are virgins or promiscuous. Sigh.
Re-read The Tempest. Totally terrified of the language. Terrified of the meter. Terrified I’ll sound like I have no idea what I’m doing. Am going for Ariel, I think it's one of the more interesting roles of the show. I have the pixie haircut and everything!
Have been reading Scapin and realized that, once upon a time, I have already read it. Lots of parts for men. Girls are virgins or promiscuous. Sigh.
Re-read The Tempest. Totally terrified of the language. Terrified of the meter. Terrified I’ll sound like I have no idea what I’m doing. Am going for Ariel, I think it's one of the more interesting roles of the show. I have the pixie haircut and everything!
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My first audition in Ah-mer-icah! Open auditions for productions of Scapin and The Tempest with OpenStage Theatre.
Actors had to prepare a one minute monologue from any genre, and I did an adapted piece from Ali Smith’s novel Hotel World. It’s been my standard audition piece since 2007, and through PACT/ATYP/Central it has been fine-tuned into a delicious and fun monologue.
It has been drilled into me over time that at American auditions, unless you are auditioning for a character with an accent, even for Shakespeare, always do your audition in an American accent. Practised the monologue in an American accent (general American accent class, you were a godsend), and it felt fluid and natural. Phew!
Auditions were held at the Warehouse, an amazing space that is home to a scene workshop, costume store, and large rehearsal space, all of which are shared by various performing arts organizations in Fort Collins.
I was first off the bat, and I’m glad because it was damn cold, and I was close to frozen. It also meant I didn’t have time to watch the other actors and allow thoughts of “oh-god-what-am-I-doing-here-I’ve-never-even-done-a-Shakespeare” creep into my head.
The piece went well, and I got lovely feedback from the directors. If all else fails, it’s my first American audition DONE. Hurray.
Actors had to prepare a one minute monologue from any genre, and I did an adapted piece from Ali Smith’s novel Hotel World. It’s been my standard audition piece since 2007, and through PACT/ATYP/Central it has been fine-tuned into a delicious and fun monologue.
It has been drilled into me over time that at American auditions, unless you are auditioning for a character with an accent, even for Shakespeare, always do your audition in an American accent. Practised the monologue in an American accent (general American accent class, you were a godsend), and it felt fluid and natural. Phew!
Auditions were held at the Warehouse, an amazing space that is home to a scene workshop, costume store, and large rehearsal space, all of which are shared by various performing arts organizations in Fort Collins.
I was first off the bat, and I’m glad because it was damn cold, and I was close to frozen. It also meant I didn’t have time to watch the other actors and allow thoughts of “oh-god-what-am-I-doing-here-I’ve-never-even-done-a-Shakespeare” creep into my head.
The piece went well, and I got lovely feedback from the directors. If all else fails, it’s my first American audition DONE. Hurray.