All along I've been a bit in awe of the size of my role in this play. The other night, one of my (very experienced and eminently talented) castmates confirmed what I'd been trying not to think about, that mine is the largest role in the show. How did that happen?!?
I've always considered myself a singer who acts, rather than an actor who sings, and I only auditioned for this show for the practice. I never expected to make callbacks, let alone get cast in the lead! Quite a change for someone who's used to ensemble and featured roles. I've been trying not to think too much about how big the role is and how much other people's cues and things rely on my getting my lines right. Sometimes, though, it's hard not to stress out, simply because I've never had such a big role before. I think it would have been less stressful had it been a musical role - I've had plenty of experience learning music and choreography.
TW has been after me for years to audition for straight plays, not just musicals. I've been doing that, but the demographics have generally been against me (fewer roles for women than for men, fewer roles for "women of a certain age" than for younger women, more women than men auditioning). Now, though, I'll be auditioning for plays with a new confidence, knowing that at least one director believes in my ability to deliver a huge, meaty role. Starting Friday, I have 8 chances to do just that. And in cotton-candy-blue hair! :D
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