So who is into this sunny weather? THANK GOD. So needed after that miserable rain to lift everyones spirits and remind them that summer is just around the corner! So refreshing!!
So I am on spring break, but my friends and I have been joking that we feel like we are working twice as hard this week than when we are on our normal school schedule. Its audition hell week. Almost all open calls for summer/future employment like summer stocks and cruise lines hit hard mid March. It's been nice having a tight little pack from Montclair, rising before the sun and going in together, to help each other survive the audition madness. Thank god for my dear dear friend Katerina Pappacostas (we have worked and lived together 2 summers at the Mac) for offering me a place to stay one of the nights. It is always a joy to be in her presence.
Auditioning and call backs were going well until I started feeling sick. I guess I didn't really give myself a break to transition from the intense show schedule of Side Show to the audition frenzy. My body gave up on me a little, so I have taken a few days rest and have enjoyed pop sickles, Shamrock shakes, my Netty Pot, my steamer- just basically anything that would cool my throat and make it feel better. I have watched chick flicks- the only movies my mind will allow me to watch in between conciousness and naps- as I cuddled with my body pillow Fred in my bed. Its been a lazy past two days, but a two days well deserved. I need my energy for next week and my upcoming senior showcase. Hopefully my voice will come back in full blast- fingers crossed!
As for Side Show, it was an unforgettable week and the highlight of the semester. I cannot even go into how utterly amazed I was by the performance and production caliber. People were just invested in this show- it had a family unity. I lived for the opening- the curtain rising on all of us seated on the benches, frozen in uncomfortable glances. It would send chills up my body to invite the audience into this dark, fascinating world. The adrenaline rush was truly something. I loved my snakes- I had 4 named Ketchup, Pepper, Pickles, and Heintz. All the costumes were sick. I will be sure to get a few pictures up on my website.
So with that all said- Senior Showcase- March 30th! WOOO! I'm excited! Hope to know what I'll be doing soon over the summer. I got into the Rockette Summer Intensive- which I hope to work into my plans! Have a beautiful March!
