March 13, 2015

• Auditions!

  As I mentioned previously, the kids auditioned for parts in the musical Carousel, at our community theater.   I didn't mention, because it was a last minute decision, that I ended up auditioning as well.  After Sunday's auditions, the word went out that they had several roles for men over 40, but none had auditioned, so the kids begged me to try, and I did.  Wow, I certainly felt foolish, but it was a lot of fun and the kids had a blast laughing at me trying to learn the dance.  I sang an excerpt of Seventy Six Trombones, from the Music Man, then I read lines from several scenes and had to get up with the rest of the hopeful cast members and learn one of the dances.  I really don't have the time to put into a show like this, but I made them aware of my schedule and told them I had auditioned because they had been there for my kids over the years, and now it was my turn to give back... if they have absolutely no other options...as an absolute last resort.  A few other guys showed, but I'm not sure how many parts they have to fill.  I suppose I'll learn when everyone else does, when the calls come out this afternoon.  For now, I'm off to work in this beautiful spring weather, even if it is a bit chilly. Have a good weekend.

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