Last spring, I took an introductory acting class for fun. Little did I know just how much fun it would be! At the end of the semester, I auditioned for and got a part in the Musical Working, which the college and Studio Players put on during the summer (13 shows over 4 weekends). I played the bitter, racist teacher, Rose Hoffman, and one of the operators, Heather Lamb. I sang a solo, Nobody Tells Me How, the teacher's lament; I sang harmony on Un Mejor Dia Vendra; and I sang backup (and danced!) with 2 other singers on Cleaning Women. It was a blast!!
This fall I'm taking a physical acting class and just auditioned for another play, The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail. I got word last week that I have been cast for the role of Thoreau's mother! It's a joint production between the college and Actor's Guild and will run for 3 nights in November.
I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this new venture. I was always too shy to get up in front of people. Of course, I've taught for years, and I've led music and worship at several churches over the past 17 years, but I was never completely comfortable with myself in those roles. But something has clicked, and I love acting! I feel as if I've discovered some new part of myself.
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