One of the many things on my bucket list is to play a role in a musical. A friend let me know about upcoming auditions for Theatre in the Park’s production of A Christmas Carol. With encouragement from Kelly, yesterday I made an appointment to audition for a spot in the ensemble.
My last audition was over 25 years ago, at South Mecklenburg High School for a role in the musical South Pacific. I think I did well because there was discussion about me playing the lead role of Lieutenant Cable. Ultimately I opted not to be in the play because drama was the realm of my brother, Allen, and I didn’t want to crowd him. Probably more accurate, though, was that I was still extremely shy and had little self-confidence.
The kids were excited when I mentioned the play and now they want to audition, too! Picking out good audition songs for them is proving to be difficult but they sure have no problem performing before crowds.
While Kelly is sitting this one out, she has enthusiastically agreed to join the kids and I as we reprise our roles as zombies for the Haunted Mordecai trolley ride again this year. Boo!
Is “A Christmas Carol” really a musical?
Auditions for the Durham Savoyard’s performance of “The Pirates of Penzance” (definitely a musical!) are going to be late Nov/early Dec. We can definitely use more men in the ensemble.
Mark, you got a good voice so you definitely need to get some time on stage.
As far as your South Pacific days, you have a tenor and Lieutenant Cable is more of a baritone. Not that you couldn’t do it but I must say that I’d be better for that part! Plus I’m waaaaaay better looking! 😉
Good luck and I hope you do well.