Hey! In case you just tuned in I am hard at work to catch up on all the exciting things I haven't blogged about yet. Be sure to check out I.O.Y. chapters 1 and 2!
This was definitely one of the highlights of my year. I've made two trips to beautiful Vienna in the last few weeks. They were both for business, but I definitely made time to have a lot of fun as well.
I should back up:).
This is the time of year that I need to start sorting out what project(s) I'm going to have next year. And by "project" I most definitely mean "employment." The audition process begins very early. I started sending resumes out in November even though my contract at Buddy Holly won't be complete until August 2010.
Soooo, in short I found out about an audition for the European Premiere of "A Musical That Will Remain Nameless:)" in Vienna and I went for it! If it works out I promise to let you know what show it is, but until then I should (legally) not post anything online.
My lovely friend and colleague Ursula made me a personalized guide for my trip, including step-by-step directions from the airport to her old apartment (where I was able to stay for free!), maps and a list of fun things to do after the audition. How sweet is that?!
My favorite quote is "Don't be irritated if people are impolite or in a bad mood, that's just Vienna style" Lol! The people were just fine.
RABBIT TRAIL ALERT!!! Before I took off I was lucky enough to get my first "Show watch." Show watches are pretty self-explanatory. Instead of performing, my understudy played and I was able to watch the show. It was way too much fun. Now I can say with certainty that it is a great show:)
Back on track
This is me on the 4AM train to Düsseldorf airport
For some reason I didn't have very much company.
My stop for the audition. I found everything relatively well.
The audition: Auditions are a bit like essay exams in high school, in that, you prepare a whole ton of stuff but you are only tested on a couple things. In my case I was ready to write an essay on about 8 songs; 4 of my choosing and 4 from the show that I auditioned for. I was auditioning for three different roles so I had quite a diverse package. You just never know what an audition panel will want to hear. Of the eight pieces I only sang one. But that was wonderful because they were very pleased and invited me back to the final round.
Yay. Audition-- check!
For my entire album of photos from my trip to Vienna, follow this link to my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=127201&id=509578586&l=41e09667fa
*You do NOT need to have a facebook account to view this album*
Talk to you soooon!
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3 comments:
Yay! Chapter Three! So glad you got to have such fun (and successful) trips to Vienna! Looking forward to reading more about "The Musical To Remain Un-named!" LOVE YOU, Hun!
Thanks honey! It's wonderful to know that SOMEONE reads these things. Love you!
OK, so I know you haven't been busy or anything ;);) But SERIOUSLY! We've been waiting nearly two months now...ready for the next installment!
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