I’ve had more than my share of big adventures in the last year or two but being in a play tops them all, except maybe seeing my huge family in the Philippines for the first time in 15 years.
Trying to be in a musical isn’t something I would ever have done on my own, and I probably wouldn’t have done this if I had to audition. But I am incredibly happy that I did act in the play and apparently do pretty well, and I just want my whole facebook network to know that, even the many friends I have who have no interest in even being a theater-goer. This first theater experience far exceeded my expectations and certainly won't be the my last.
It took awhile to warm up to most of the people but I eventually grew to love the cast and crew almost like my own family. With me rarely getting to see my extended family, the family feeling we had was truly great, and I will miss it: the late night coffee/dinner with David and Louise and sometimes others, playing with Sadie and Ella among others backstage, the mall scene (my favorite part of the play), working on the set. There is one little sore spot, but what would life be without a little conflict and I’m sure that will subside over time. Thanks to Emory for thinking I would do well and like being in the show, and to Sylvia for accepting a complete novice to fill the important role of Nevarre. Thanks to my mom and Hillery for doubting my abilities, thereby initially giving me even more desire to succeed, although in the end i got virtually no satisfaction from proving them wrong. The joy was in getting to meet all the wonderful people, hearing the audience’s applause and congratulations, and learning about myself.
So, I want to have a big family get together which apparently isn't happening this Christmas, but I have a couple of moderately big non-Traditional trips coming up that should be fun. What will my next adventure be? 2010 is looking wide-open right now. I’m open to suggestions.
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