So because I prefer this type of thing on a blog post or as a Facebook note as opposed to via a status message… Here ya go!
Last show added to your resume:
As director or actor? “Into the Woods” (actor)
Last show you auditioned for: “Lucky Stiff”
Did You Get It? Nope
Last Song You Sang at an Audition:
For “Lucky Stiff” it was excerpts from the show. So I sang “Rita’s Confession” and “Nice”. However in terms of song that I chose traditionally “Can’t Help Loving That Man of Mine” or more recently “My Strongest Suit”
Favorite Musical:
That I have been in?
– “City of Angels” for the concept.
– “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” for the group.
Greatest musical?
Those that have already been on Broadway / Off-Broadway… I always seem to go back to “Children of Eden” and “Jane Eyre”.
Those that have yet to make their Broadway Premieres include
– “Sense & Sensibility“: Jeffrey Haddow and Neal Hampton
– “Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice“: Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs
Favorite Plays:
That I have been in?
– Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
– “Piece of My Heart”
Superstition:
For musicals: I do not eat or drink anything outside of water at least five hours prior to curtain up.
For plays: I do not eat or drink anything hot or dairy-related
Your Goal in Show Business: To enjoy every moment of the process either on stage or behind the scenes.
Favorite Director: Uh… none at the moment.
What Was Your First Show? Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”. I kid you not, I don’t recommend Shakespeare as anyone’s first audition let alone first show unless you really like the challenge.
Have you ever taken the last bow? Nope.
Ever Had A Dance Solo? Nope.
Ever Had A Singing Solo? Yes.
Ever Been to New York? Yes.
Ever Been To L.A.? Yes.
What’s the Scariest Part of the Audition? Vocal auditions… I get so nervous that I bomb them rather consistently, really is a bane on my self confidence in that arena.
What’s the Best Part of the Audition? If I ever get myself relaxed enough it is singing well for myself to know that I have legitimately put my best foot forward.
Name A Show You Would Never Do Again: “Piece of My Heart”. Though technically never is an absolute and perhaps with the right group of people I would consider it. However the show was so emotionally draining for me the first time that to be lured into doing it again would have to require a lot of coaxing.
Name A Show You Could Do For Years: I plead the fifth.
What ARE you Auditioning for NEXT?
– Most likely: “The Last Five Years”, “The 39 Steps”
– Maybe: “Secret Garden”, “Spam-a-lot”
Do You Keep In TOUCH with past Cast Members? On occasion.
On A Scale of 1-10, How Important is Getting Paid? -5: I enjoy this realm enough to visit every now and then, but to be a part of it as a full time thing? I just can’t bring myself to do it.
Ever Been Naked on Stage? Does topless for rehearsals count since the show itself was first postponed then cancelled?
Have You Ever Been Killed? Yes.
Been Drunk?
In character? Yes.
Performed under the influence? Nope.
Cried? Yes.
Fired A Gun? Been fired at…
Been Drenched? Nope.
Been in a Dream Sequence? Does one of those “imagine this” sequences a la “City of Angels” count?
Been Kissed? Nope. Something about being cast as the bitch more often than not… tends to be a turn off with the leading man.