And the follow up...

The audition was FUN. F-U-N. Hey, that's what it's all about isn't it???

Thanks so much for everyone's prayers. I am sure God's graces played a big part (if not the only part) in my being able to reach out and perform tonight. I wasn't scared at all. Exhilarated, liberated, enraptured, excited, shimmering, radiant, glowing, would be more apt descriptions. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. And that's what it should all be about, shouldn't it? Fun, enjoyment, laying off layer upon layer of hard shell we work so hard to create and surround our poor little vibrant yet vulnerable souls with when in truth, there is no need to. Faith and hope are our allies.

Rod Mechem of the Onstage Theatre Company, our director (as IF I made it ;)), was a very awesome seeming kind of guy/director. He was very encouraging and all over the place! Haha, he didn't expect the turnout to be as good as it was. Good for him. I hope he found what he was looking for tonight. I read several times, myself, (a good sign, I took it!) and to be honest, I don't care if I make it or not. It was a fantastic experience to finally go through an audition of my own accord, and put my neck out there, as Anne put it, so that I could learn and gain experience. It certainly won't be bad if I made it, but really, I'm just glad I felt like I gave it my best and so I do not regret anything. It is rare I get content with my work like this, so I shall definitely relish it.

The auditions were at the Austin Playhouse - a very cozy theatre nestled deep in the heart of South Austin (next to no less than a gentleman's club and a salsa dance bar/club). My first reading was kind of a jolt for me - literally and figuratively. The actor I was reading with, Charlie, at one line, suddenly grabs me from behind around the waist. Thank God I managed to not shriek (then again, it might have been good for theatrical effect), but it was all good. The next guy I auditioned with, Kevin, was very careful and sensitive to my comfort level about being touched and all that. I told him I trust him and that we should do whatever we thought fitting for the scene. Rod wanted it to be flirty, so we did try our best ;) I also auditioned with Anne, and met some awesome gals as Beth and Felicia. I sure hope I end up working with them, I think it would be awesome.

A fantastic, merry night this is. And you know, Rod immediately made me read Maria. Hah! That's exactly the part I want. And Kevin said I would suit the part perfectly, if not by looks alone. Plus, the scene I had to read was the scene I kept reading over and over on my laptop last today. Hah, how prophetic is that. Oh well.

Cheers to my first theatrical audition in Austin, and perhaps to many more. I love you, Will!!! Thanks for making me smile today. What a great and notty bard you are ;)
Thanks again for your prayers, guys, and thank you GOD for giving me this opportunity.

See y'all at the tracks. I have to catch up with my 4 hour naptime from last night ;)

Ciao.