EPTMy audition was the first time I ever sang, dance, or acted in front of another person. Hell, I didn't even sing alone. As nervous as I was about it, my friends talked me into it and I gave it a try. I really had no idea what it would lead to. I auditioned, sang decently, danced decently, and acted pretty well. I was pretty nervous for some reason, and I couldn't figure out why. I'm an athlete and a musician, so I've dealt alot with performing in front of crowds, but for some reason this audition made me more nervous than any match I've ever played or concer I've performed in.
The next day as I sat in class, I found out about the callbacks. I was called back, along with a number of other people, but it was clear they cut about forty people. I was ecstatic... and nervous as hell. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was going to just mess everything up. I went into callbacks that afternoon dreading it, only to have to sing once again, act once again, and thankfully, not have to dance. Things felt better once I was in the audition, and I thought I did well once again. I went home that night satisfied, and hoping to know if I got a part the next day.
Shocker. Second round of callbacks. My thoughts: WHAT THE HELL!?!?!?!?!?!?! Despite the fact that I felt fine during the last audition, and thought I did well in both, my stomach dropped and I walked around feeling jittery, nervous and apprehensive all day. The second round of callbacks came around, I acted for a third time, with no singing or dancing this time. I thought I nailed it this day, and while I was in the audition I began to feel more comfortable and at home.
I found out later that night that I had made the cast, as a decently important role. I was thrilled, and honestly was speechless. While I thought I did well, I only thought I did well because I had never done anything of the sort before. Apparently I did better than I thought, and I couldn't be happier.
As the weeks progressed and rehearsals progressed, I began to get more and more into the show. There is a fair amount of singing and dancing in the show, but my favorite parts are by far the acting. I discovered something that is just so much fun. Acting is occasionally looked down upon in high school similar to that of band. However, if anyone has thought about doing it, even just a little thought, do it!
Overall; I found something extremely fun. I found acting, and I never would have thought of myself as an actor beore, yet it has been one of the best experiences I've ever had. I encourage everyone to try new things, you never know what you're going to find.
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