Summer days...

First off, I apologize for not writing anything on my blog since March. I've had a pretty busy summer and honestly haven't thought about my blog in a while. I hope that all my followers have found other things to do in the meantime and haven't just been waiting for me to post something. ;)

Around the first of May, I decided I would audition for Starkville Community Theatre's summer musical revue. I had worked in the sound booth during the 2009 summer show and had done some other things with the theatre as well but I'd never actually been ON SCT's stage. The auditions went well but there were so many other very talented people who also auditioned that I didn't expect I'd get in. Thankfully I was wrong and was offered a role! :) I was BEYOND just "excited" about it. ;)

Rehearsals started and I had the most fun I've had in a while. Of course, it was a lot of work but it all paid off in the end. We had 7 performances (which is quite a few more than I'm used to) and it made me feel like a pro. ;) I now have a better idea of what a Broadway performer's schedule is like.

Being in the show definitely rekindled my love for theatre. I had forgotten how much I love it and how it is such a big part of who I am... :) Can't wait to audition for another show!

The New.

Sometimes it truly astounds me that so many people can't seem to accept the "new" or "different" ideas. I've been thinking about how the audience rioted during Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring way back in 1913 when it premiered. The public hated it basically because the music was discordant and the ballet was incredibly different than what they were used to seeing. It actually makes me sad that the composer, musicians, and performers had to deal with all that chaos during what should have been a great performance. I think a performance is like a gift that is to be given to the audience. It would be incredibly rude if someone gave you a gift and then you pitched a fit because it wasn't exactly what you had wanted or hoped for. I personally think that audiences should go into shows with open minds and if the performance still doesn't meet their satisfaction, they should leave quietly. The dancers, actors, musicians, etc., put a lot of work into what they do and everyone should respect that.
If something is different and you aren’t as comfortable with it, that doesn’t automatically make it a bad thing. I'm sure that when cars first came out, lots of people were horrified that anyone would actually think of using such a thing but now, they are one of the most commonly used ways of transportation.

As said so wonderfully in Disney/Pixar’s film Ratatouille:
“The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends.”

What a gorgeous day!

So we've now had several beautiful sunshiny days in a row. I'm beginning to wonder how long it's going to last but while it does; I'm going to enjoy every minute of it! Because the weather is so pretty, I've gotten the chance to walk at the park a couple of days this week, which makes me feel really great!
In dance, we've been working really hard because our spring recital is just around the corner (in May). I can't wait, although I've really got my work cut out for me. Being in five dances of my own and also dancing with one of the classes I teach should definitely be fun but REALLY hard work. I'm also quite excited that we have a professional dancer playing the lead role in our performance! I hope I get to know her well, especially since I plan on attending the summer intensive at the company she dances with!
Well, I've got to run! I'm about to do some of my ballet strengthening and stretching exercises! :-)