Had my Lord of the Rings audition

I went in for my Lord of the Rings audition today. It was actually really good! I managed to get my singing voice into form and was really able to sell my song. I also had a great read. Stephanie, the woman running the auditions, had very positive things to say about my singing, song selection, and reading. Who knows where this might end up, but it was a very positive experience, so I'm happy either way.

I did learn that I have to just try to hold my own, when it comes to singing with a new accompanist. He really threw me - enough so that I blanked and had to restart partway through. The good thing was that it was early in the song, so I brushed it off, got back into it, and totally sold the rest of the song. I know I recovered well because at the end, Stephanie only had good things to say about the song itself, and about my execution. Yay!

Lord of the Rings audition!

Eek! I just got word from my agent that the folks in Toronto who are putting on The Lord of the Rings (musical!) want me to audition for the ensemble and a small part. It's for Rosie, who is Sam's girlfriend, and she has a solo in the show. The audition is tomorrow, and I'm freaked out because they're calling for a folk-type song, and I can't think of any of the songs in my repertoire that resemble folk. It's pretty exciting, though, and nice to not have to attend the cattle call on the weekend. I've got some lines to learn tonight, and a song to find! We'll see how it goes!

It will be quite a different audition than the one I had today. Today's audition was for a print job for Nokia, and all I had to do was go in, get 2 photos taken, and that was it. I didn't even have to slate. Crossing my fingers for that one!

I'm in Miss Saigon!

I got the call today from The Arts Club. I'm in! I'm in! They're casting me in the Company. It's not my dream role for this show, but I'm so excited take part in my first Arts Club production. I had to check my schedule, and it's all going to work out. So, tomorrow, I'll call and confirm my position!

Woo hoo!!!! I first saw Miss Saigon years ago (sometime around 1993), and knew that I wanted to be a part of such an amazing show. And now I have that chance. I'm so excited!

Toronto TV Series Audition

I just taped an audition for a 13 episode TV show. I taped it this morning with Iris Quinn, who I love working with, then brought it out to my agents. It was a fun little audition piece for a (supporting) lead character on the series. It's being sent out to Toronto tomorrow. We're keeping our fingers crossed, as it sounds like a great show. Nope, I'm not revealing any information unless I receive good news. But it was also a good meeting with my agents - we got to touch base, and they really enjoyed seeing my work on tape. Lissa commented that my on-camera work has grown, from my experience with Plague City. It is so nice to get such positive feedback.

Oh yeah, Iris totally freaked out when she heard my response to her question, "How old are you?" She honestly couldn't believe it, and thought for sure I was 16. We both agreed that it is a positive thing that will definitely help my career on film.

I belted my butt off!

Well, I took advantage of my callback for Miss Saigon, and really belted out a number. I think it went pretty well. There was also a dance portion, which was unexpected, but it was fun. There was another girl there, who I have worked with before, and she also had a good audition. So, if it comes down to picking between the two of us, I think it will come down to whoever physically fits the part (even though neither of us knew who we were auditioning for). Regardless, I am quite happy with my belting, and happy that I got to show them what I can do.

Then tonight I went to see Capilano College's production of "Into the Woods". It was the first time I've seen it, and it was pretty good. It's a hard show - musically and technically, but the students did a great job.

Wish me luck!

Eek, I am a little nervous... I want to sing my heart out today at my Miss Saigon callback, and I don't want to waste their time. So, wish me luck!

I got a callback for Miss Saigon

The phone rang at 2:00pm today, and it was the Arts Club Theatre. Apparently they're having casting troubles, and asked if I could come in to sing for them today at 5:00pm. So, off I went. I was totally unprepared, given my 3 hour notice, and I have no idea who they're auditioning me for, but I gave it my best. I think I might have blown it at the end, though. After singing a song and a half, they asked if I had any belty songs. I didn't, and when asked if I could belt, instead of just saying, "yes!", I said that I was working towards it. Lame, lame, lame! I only said that because I'm not too confident with my belting. BUT I can belt, and I have belted out some great songs in the past. Note to self: just have confidence in my ability.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, though...