I'm Baaack!

Dear Friends,

I'm back! I have my life back!

"Funny Girl" officially closed it doors last night to a crowd of over 1,200 people. When we opened with just under 45, we never thought that our little local community theatre revival of a classic musical would be so popular. I guess that's why Broadway has decided to bring it back for keepsies in 2012.

I know that some of you came to see the show...I just never got to see you guys. I hope you enjoyed every second of it. I know I did.

Last night was a hard night for me. When Bethany S. (Fanny Brice) took her final bow and as we joined her, we all shed tears of joy. We became a very close cast after two months of grueling rehearsal. It may have been the closest I have ever been to a cast. We worked hard, we played hard, and it paid off in the end.

Now, I have my life back. I don't know what to do with myself. It's only been one day, and I'm already bored! I watched a pretty scary movie tonight, ordered pizza, washed the dishes, cleaned my room, and kind of just...sat around.

The SCERA is going to open it's Fall Season with "Hairspray". I really want to audition for the part of Edna, Tracy's mom. But, I just realized that rehearsals and performances would be when I have class. Since I still am going to work at SC, I plan on taking early morning and evening classes, most of which don't end until 7:00 PM. I don't know if I could leave class, get to the theatre and get into costume in less than 10 minutes (assuming I get cast and assuming I audition).

I just feel like I have to use the talents and gifts that God has given me at every opportunity I get, and I feel that if I don't audition for this show, I won't be using my talents.

However, I was talking to Nicole and she said, "If you don't audition, you should at least pray to have other opportunities to share your talents with others. Or at least have chances to feel like you are strengthening them."

I think that's what I'm gonna do.

Well...dear friends, I just wanted to give you a quick update as to what is happening in my life.

I'm back to blogging full time!