Whee!

[gilana]

Just getting home from T@F auditions. I was pretty nervous, because even if I wasn't too worried about getting a part, I really didn't want to make a fool of myself in front of all those people whose opinions I respect. One of the things I was most worried about was volume and projecting. I tend to be too quiet, as a general rule. I know it was an issue in the last play, and it's generally an issue when I sing. Auditions were held in the sanctuary, where the play will be performed. It's a very big space, and sound is easily lost there; I had trouble hearing a number of other people who auditioned. So I tried to convince myself that there was no way I could be *too* loud, and just let go. I don't know how it sounded from the audience, but it felt to me like I *filled* that space. And from the reactions I heard when I was done -- I kicked ass. DAMN, that felt good. I tend to think that I'm mostly interested in T@F for the hanging out and cuddling, but I forget how much I enjoy performing and what a high it is. Got asked to do a reading from the chorus part with another woman and Mare, and it was fun finding a rhythm and balance together, reading parts alone, alternating lines, and then in unison. I'm not entirely sure what all of it means, but the language is really fun to speak. This is going to be fun!

There are still auditions tomorrow night -- come play with us!

Comments

[lillibet.livejournal.com]

While it's a bit odd to give feedback on auditions before the ultimate feedback of casting/not, let me assure you that you came off very well. You had excellent volume, you were expressive and dynamic, especially in your Jabberwocky. In the choral reading I was very impressed with the quality of your voice--having only seen your Ramon (which didn't give a lot of scope) I hadn't really heard that before and was pleased.

As I commented to dpolicar, one of the things that consistently impresses me is the high quality of people who come to T@F's auditions. We just don't seem to get people who suck. Of course, that only makes the casting decisions harder, but it's a good problem to have :)

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

What she said! Your voice sounded rich and full, and you moved very well. But I had no doubt you would. :-)

[gilana]

The annoying thing about having friends who believe in you is that you do these things that you never thought possible, and instead of being surprised, your friends say "Of course! I knew you could do that!" Not such a bad problem to have, I think.

[gilana]

Thanks! It's definitely good to get someone else's feedback and know that I wasn't fooling myself too badly :) I suspect in time future I'll look back on Ramon and be sorry I wasn't able to do more with that part, but oh well, you've got to start somewhere.

I know I've said it before, but thank you again so much for bringing T@F into my life. I feel like it's helping me to find my voice, in ways both literal and figurative. What a wonderful way to start off the new (Jewish) year!

[lordfeepness.livejournal.com]

I can't *imagine* you making a fool of yourself at an audition! But I sympathize; pre-audition jitters are the worst. And the post-audition feeling of flying is the best, when it happens!

[tcb.livejournal.com]

I don't think I was that nervous about auditioning tonight, until now..

eep.

I have so never done this before..