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09 February 2007

I'm nervous →[More:]
This Monday I have my first read-thru for a staged reading of an Arthur Miller play in a few weeks.

It's been a while since I've been onstage, did some small work since moving to Seattle but not stage work. Hard to break into the scene here but I'm working on it.

Either way, I'm still nervous! Even if I'll have a script in hand! Eek!

post by: freudianslipper at: 14:55 | 8 comments

My son the actor says that nervous energy is the fuel for a good audition/performance. Training provides the tools to turn that energy into communication. One without the other gets you nowhere.

So, by his measure, if you've got butterflies, you've got the necessary fuel for doing great.

posted by paulsc 09 February | 15:15

Thanks paulsc! I hear ya, you're son is right and I usually say something similar. It's when I'm not nervous at all when I have problems. I know it's a good thing but I just wish it hadn't taken me this long to get into something here.

posted by freudianslipper 09 February | 15:22

Break a leg!

posted by Doohickie 09 February | 17:38

You'll probably get the part LT would've been up for had he still been in Seattle.

posted by essexjan 09 February | 17:46

Break two legs, even!

posted by CitrusFreak12 09 February | 18:42

You will read with verve. It will be great.

posted by PlanetKyoto 09 February | 19:22

i wish i would have been able to buy LT that beer before he left. i wanted to talk shop.

thanks everyone :)

posted by freudianslipper 09 February | 21:59

Slippah! Go get 'em kid! And trust me: the stage scene in Seattle is easier than you think to get into. Persevere, kick ass, drink beer!

posted by Lipstick Thespian 10 February | 10:07

← Politics aside, I am VERY impressed by this man's jawline. || Any Slade fans here? →

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