Theatre

I Try To Live Without Regrets

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This is the Jonas Brothers’ Paranoid. I’ve been listening to my Demi Lovato Pandora station in order to power through homework, and almost every other song is a Jonas Brothers song (for good reason of course), so I’m getting back into this type of music. Though this song came out when I was only 10, I still listen to it and love it.  It’s a very random video, so do be warned, but the ending makes up for it and it’s pretty good quality for the 2000s. I’ve been pretty busy lately, with the end of the school year coming up-it’s very stressful and emotional to say the least. So it was super nice to take a field trip today and get away from it all of course, but it turned out differently than I expected. So there’s this guy who I had a major crush at the very beginning of the school year, but since then I have gotten to know him better and realize how stupid I was to have a thing for him. Anyways, we are friends now and today while we were hanging out, all my ensemble members (fellow theatre kids) were joking that we were a couple. And it didn’t help that when I was trying to convince them that I don’t like him anymore, I started blushing like crazy out of embarrassment (it happens all the time considering I have pasty skin and am constantly warm). Later on, he decided to tell me “If it makes you feel any better, I would date you, just so you know.” So of course I ask what that means because I do not deal with cryptic messages well. Apparently, if we weren’t in theatre together (because it’s advised not to date within the department), he would date me. Still figuring out how to deal with it right now, because he’s not quite what I’m looking for in a relationship, but I have been really craving one lately. Because most of my friends are avoiding me due to the move and the fact that furthering friendships is almost waste of time, I have really wanted someone to really be there for me as of late. Sorry for the rant. We will see what happens and of course I will update you. Until later, know that your wishes may come true a little later than you’d expect.

Tips To Ace Your Musical Theatre Audition

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Hey guys! Things are very busy for me with exams coming up, dating, and a musical theatre audition. But don’t you worry citizen, I am here to help! (that was in a superhero voice if you couldn’t tell) Before I start, a little disclaimer; I am not a musical theatre expert (or anywhere close) but I have been through a lot of children’s theatre and high school auditions, so these are amateur tips for those. So, here are tips to ace your musical theatre audition:

  • If you are performing a monologue, search around a little. What I mean by this is that if you haven’t read many plays, search the internet. And if you are searching the internet, don’t pick the first one that pops up. This may sound crazy but I’m basically saying check the second page of Google. (don’t feel like you have to limit yourself to that though-pick what suits you best) That way, if your competition is searching as well, they probably won’t bother to go to the second or third page and you won’t have the same monologue.
  • If you are performing a monologue, rehearse in front of somebody you are comfortable with. If you get nervous easily or have stage fright, this is a good way to get the nerves out. And when performing, you can pretend you are rehearsing with that person, not in front of the directors. A good friend or your mom/dad will usually be willing to help you out. if not you can always use your cat or dog- though they may not give advice (hopefully not), they are good listeners and don’t judge.
  • If you are performing a song, pick something with a similar sound to the show. Unless they directly ask for a piece from the show, I would advise against it. They are going to be hearing that song for the next couple months, so singing it won’t make you stand out. Plus they probably know those songs backwards and forwards-so if you make a mistake you are a goner. It also shows that you can learn something from a different show and be able to conquer it. And if you have no clue what the show sounds like or any other musicals, use a search engine. The girl over at http://theatreauditionhelper.tumblr.com/ also really knows her stuff and can probably help you out. Though she specializes more in the shows she has performed in, she knows a lot more about musical theatre songs than I do.
  • If you are performing a song, use your available resources. This may sound obvious, but you have so much information at your fingertips it’s ridiculous. And another way of saying this is don’t try to do something you don’t have the resources for. Like if you don’t own sheet music, find a website where you can print it out for free! (and I hope this isn’t illegal but whatever-I’m a rebel) Here’s a good website to find sheet music to print:  http://sheetmusicresource.tumblr.com/post/76536335855/sheet-music-masterpost and though this website might not have some songs, it has a good variety. And it’s free.
  • If you are performing a dance, warm up in one way or another. Obviously stretch beforehand, but in the days before prepare your body if you don’t dance regularly. This may sound silly, but doing Just Dance with your whole body will prepare you for an group dance audition with ‘surprise’ choreography. (I don’t know the technical term for this if there is one) Also wear something that looks nice for the other portions, but something you can dance in. A stretchy dress with leggings would work if you don’t own dance wear.

Well I hope all those paragraphs aren’t too much for your eyes since I wrote more than usual. I hope those tips can be helpful for you. As for an update, yes I am still dating that guy. In fact, he actually knows about this blog (so shout out to you if you’re reading!). He’s actually coming over to my house tomorrow so we will see how that goes. Obviously I will update you because I have nothing better to do. (jk….maybe) Until then, there is no such thing as overpreparation.

Rose Garden Filled With Thorns

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Here is Taylor Swift’s Blank Space, which I know came out over a week ago but I forgot about it and am now coming back to it. I love this video and this song because she is not afraid to make fun of herself. I also love the story line in the video because when I first heard the song, I wasn’t super clear on the message of it and the video helped explain that. I’ve been good lately. It’s starting to become really busy because of the holidays and school. I am currently in the middle of another theater competition and will let you know how that goes. I hope you enjoy this video and until then, don’t underestimate the power of a good music video.

The Best And Worst Parts Of A Theatre Competition

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As I told you in my last post, my school just took place in a theatre competition. It was interesting to say the least. Here are  some of the best and worst parts:

  • The best: When you get out of class for the day just to watch shows.
  • The worst: When half the shows are for an audience with an average age of 8 years old.
  • The best: When you see people from the school you almost went to and get to point out how great your school is.
  • The worst: When you have to awkwardly walk away from a conversation with them because they moved onto a subject you know nothing about.
  • The best: When you show a group around and they keep telling you how great you are.
  • The worst: When one of the girls you show around doesn’t realize you’re from the school she’s complaining about.
  • The best: When you get to kindly tell her off because she threw shade at your school.
  • The worst: When you go to compliment a group on their performance and they say “you too!” even though you aren’t in a show.
  • The best: When your school’s show wins the competition and another group’s faces are utter despise.
  • The worst: When someone tries to tell you your school bribed the judges.
  • The best: When you get to unkindly tell them off because the competition is over.

And if you think that’s crazy, that’s not even half the crap that goes down at competition. Anyways, I hoped this gave you some insight into the dog eat dog world of theatre. Until then, always be a graceful winner. (And if you just have to rub in someone’s face, do it classy, not sassy.)

Here’s To Never Winning First Place

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I find it funny that the name of my blog is based on the show Victorious but I haven’t actually shared much of the music from it. So here is Here’s 2 Us by Victoria Justice. This song to me is about celebrating life-even when it sucks. Now I might be going deeper than the writers intended, but I’d like to think that it’s not just another artificial pop song. I thought it was fitting to title this post “Here’s To Never Winning First Place” because my school actually won first place at a theatre competition this past weekend. And though our school is saying we won, it’s really only the people in the show and that did the work who won. I can only hope one day that I could say “We won!” and totally deserve the “we” part. Until then, don’t be afraid to celebrate life, even if it stinks right now.

Random/Confessions Part 5

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I’ll let you know I am not usually a slacker- I am just forgetful and procrastinate a tad (I’m human okay). I always apologize to you guys when I don’t post often because that’s what I expect of other blogs. I thought since so much has been going through my brain lately, I would do yet another Random/Confessions post instead of writing about one specific topic. Here it is:

  • I ran into an old best friend of mine today. I guess adults do it all the time, but it was so odd feeling like that person was just another decision you made about who you wanted to spend time with.
  • I’m excited for Halloween because I have multiple costume ideas in the works.
  • But since I don’t have official plans yet, I’m worried I will end up sitting at home all night. Blech
  • I’m reading this really interesting book where this person lives in a different person’s body everyday and I wonder what if that has actually happened? It’s stupid, I know, but I love thinking about what ifs?
  •  I have to keep stopping myself from saying “Well next year I will/won’t do…” because I still haven’t realized the fact that I may not still be here in North Carolina next year.
  • I could really go for some Peeps. I wonder if they have Halloween Peeps.
  • Some days I honestly don’t feel like bothering making closer relationships with people at my school because I am 75% sure I am moving.
  • I’ve only heard a little bit of Taylor Swift’s new album, 1989, but I like the new sound she has going. (Blank Space is my favorite so far)
  • When I walk though the halls of the school I almost went to, I feel like a ghost of what I could’ve been. Is that weird?
  • If I move I will really miss Cheerwine. It is the King of all the poser cherry sodas.
  • Some of me really wants to share this blog with more people, but anybody I can trust with it has been mentioned on here. Oops.
  • I’m also really excited for a theatre competition is taking place on Halloween. My school is hosting and I can’t wait until I can show all the kids (from the school I almost went to) what they are missing out on.
  • I’m secretly hoping that someone I know will find this blog and realize how great and funny I am (preferably a person of the male species, but whatever)

Why Cast Lists Are The Worst

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I recently auditioned for a show and am STILL waiting for the cast list (just a term for the list of who will be in the show). Thought I would vent to pass the time. Here we go:

  • Directors never give a decent estimate of when it will be up
  • If their estimate seems even slightly accurate, it will be dead wrong and you will have to wait even longer
  • When you really just need to know whether you got in or not so you can get a good crew spot if not.
  • When a show is with an Arts High School like mine, you have to wait and make sure everyone’s grades are good enough so they can be cast
  • You have to wait an extra day because people are failing a class and the director has to re-cast some parts
  • When you have no patience whatsoever
  • You know if you get overly excited, you will end up not getting in
  • If you pretend not to care, it shows and you don’t get cast
  • When you know your dad wants you to get in because your school is doing a play version of one of his favorite movies
  • When you tell people you felt good about the audition and you have to later update them on whether you got in or not
  • They exist

Well I hope you enjoyed my rant. Yes, I will let you know if I got cast or not. Until then, never trust a director’s estimate.

Random/Confessions

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Lot of things going on lately. Here are some random thoughts:

  • Happy Easter!
  • It’s not Easter without Jesus and peeps (the marshmallow treat not slang for people).
  • People should not be allowed to date until they are mature. (Even though it’s pretty much holding hands in the hallways anyways)
  • But this doesn’t mean I don’t want to date people (Doesn’t help when my mother expects it because she dated a lot in high school)
  • High School stinks sometimes. (especially when couples feel the need to sit on top of each other-IF YOU ARE READING THIS YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!)
  • Bridgit Mendler’s album is surprisingly awesome and not what I expect from a Disney girl.
  • The Case for Christ is an awesome book and a good way to shush people who think the bible is fake (proves through historical evidence).
  • I really like lists/bullet points. (reading paragraphs on the internet hurts my eyes)
  • Probably me just being an extrovert, but i feel lonely when i don’t have a lot of good friends at once.
  • Gonna sound terrible, but I hate putting time into relationships I know won’t last.
  • I also dislike having to ask people if they are okay every 5 minutes because they won’t speak up for themselves.
  • I have a feeling I’m going to meet a lot of interesting people this summer (volunteering at a free/public museum)
  • I’m hoping to get my first kiss soon (shh!) but I was told by a wise high schooler (contradictory right?) that I should wait. One problem with that: at my school we eventually have to do scenes in theatre where we have to kiss. blech. with my luck I’ll end up with the person I’m shipped with.
  • Shipping is only fun on the outside people. Be aware the shipper can become the ship-ee (or shipped, your preference)
  • Blech is a word I made up to describe gross, grody, mundane, or just blah.
  • Even though I am an extrovert, I love to be home alone so I can bust out my favorite songs.
  • I AM the funniest in the family (and now that it’s on the internet it must be true!)
  • I have a confession: I love to bake! (If you didn’t get this reference please re-evaluate your Disney life)

That is all for now, please proceed to watch adorable cat videos on the internet.