I practically lived at the theater for two weeks. Lol :p There is a cast party coming up in a couple of weeks, and I am so excited to see everyone again.
The audience was pretty big for this show! I am pleased with the turn out. We had almost all of the seats filled at the last performance! My family came, and even my old manager/director. It was so nice to see her again. Everyone was so proud of me, and even though I expected this, it was rather touching to see my mom tear up after the last curtain call. I have to admit, I myself almost cried at the last curtain call. Seeing all of our hard work pay off, and the main character in our show get a standing ovation was just amazing.
Truth be told, I now see how hard it is to play someone completely the opposite of you. It's fun (although a bit stressful and challenging) to portray feelings that you have never felt. To do things you've never done and think things you've never thought to make a character come to life. It's addicting, weirdly enough. I would definitely accept another role opposite of me again. Let me see, what words were used to describe me character by audience members? Snotty, evil, flirt, and a vixen. Let me tell you, it was not easy. But everyone said I did amazing, so I suppose that I did a good job. My grandfather said I did so good with my character, he almost hated me! I think I did my job. Lol
Alright, onto some photos. ;D (for future reference, I will be updating this post as I receive more photos).
In this, I've just gotten my hair and make up done. Yes, the bun on the back of head is a wig. I had to have so many products in my hair to achieve this look, it was crazy. You'll see that soon...
This is my Act 1 dress! Everyone said I reminded them of Scarlet O'Hara from Gone With the Wind, but I haven't seen that movie, so I can't really envision what they are talking about. I assume it's a good thing, though! This was sort of a problem dress for me. Don't get me wrong, it's gorgeous and fun to wear, but the skirt is really long, so I was always tripping over it. I am in no way graceful, so it was rather embarrassing. Plus I had this huge crinoline under the dress, so that I had to hike up my skirts any time I wanted to get somewhere fast. Lol Plus, with all the layers, it gets hot. :p The shoulders always slumped (good thing I had a tanktop underneath) and the sash had be pinned and readjusted all the time because I slouch and it would get all crooked. But, despite all this, I really miss that dress. Lol It makes me feel pretty. :3
This is my Act 2 dress. :) I liked this a little better than my first dress because it was lighter (not hot, yay) and easier to move around in. But it was so tight in my chest and arms! I had to suck in air as it got zipped. There were a couple times where I got kind of dizzy... Great dress though! Always made me want to twirl like a little girl, and the fabric was gorgeous.
This is just a fun little photo showing me with my stage makeup half on and half off. :)
This is the rose I got opening night. It was very much a surprise, but it was a good one. I actually didn't know who it was from, at first, but I found out at the second performance. I am grateful to the person who gave it to me, I really appreciate them, and think they are just splendid. ;D
Now this? This is the result of all those products mention earlier. I had to get my hair teased sky high so that the wig could be put in. Lol :p
Me and my boys backstage. ;) From left to right: Laurie, Fred Vaughn, and Mr. Brooke. Don't they all look like charming princes? Lol
A nice little photo of part of the cast. :) They are a part of my theatre family.
We're all pretty crazy though. ;p
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