Insight To Chaos

Since I do technically consider myself an actor, it would only be fair to assume that I actually act in stuff. I don’t. Well, I do, just not on any kind of production. Basically, I’ve done some minor film work and a small one-act theater production…at least since high school. In high school I was in every play produced for three years (that’s one a year thanks to the budget). But since then, I wrapped myself up in other things always claiming to be too busy to commit to the extra hours that would be required of me for rehearsals, performances and such. In the last year though, I’ve decided that it’s time to get off my ass and start working it in something bigger than a class assignment. So, this semester, I decided to actually put myself out there and audition for at least one of the two big productions that occur each semester. It just so happens that the first play coming up this year is a play called, Tartuffe.
The thing is when I first started at PCC, about 6 and 1/2 years ago, I did audition for a play, but I didn’t get a part. That play was of course, Tartuffe. So of course it would make sense that when I finally decided to participate in the school play and audition for a part, the director would naturally pick the same play. Nonetheless, I auditioned for it. Now, when I did auditioned for the play 6-1/2 years ago, I tried out for the part of the maid, Dorine. She’s quick, witty, and the only one who seems to know what’s really going on around her. It’s a fun part, and a big part. I went for it again this time. But this time I also went for every other female part, figuring it would be best to not limit myself and my chances. As it turns out, I did get a part. Yay!!! A small part as the Grandmother, Madame Perenelle. Basically I’m a bit ancient, always right, and quite bitchy about it. Well, maybe not bitchy, but I do have my nose stuck to the sky the whole play and I do insist that I am always right. It’s great. She’s a cool character that I can actually have a lot of fun with…and I am. Isn’t it funny how one can always talk about how much fun they’d have if they were doing what they wanted to do, but can still be surprised by how much fun it is to be doing what they want to be doing. So that’s it. I’m taking steps (albeit somewhat small steps) to doing something with my life and I’m having a blast. Love it. Can’t wait for more. Oh, and if anybody actually reads this and wants to come see the play, It’s at PCC in the Sexon Auditorium on March 25,26, April 1, and 2. So, here’s to breaking a leg…