So, yesterday (11/11/10) I opened as Freddy Benson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The show opened to a small crowd of about 12-15 people, but not to worry. Thursdays are strange days, and are probably not the best for an opening night, but the next day is always Friday. Friday usually means large(er) crowds. So I look forward to seeing who all comes tonight! For some the sight of only 12 people in the audience could be a little disheartening, but not me. Why? Well, like I said, its Thursday. Also the show could use a little "word of mouth" advertisement. But most importantly, it doesn't matter how many people are out there watching as long as who ever it is is enjoying themselves, which I think they were.
Since it is live theater little things always pop up and go wrong, so maybe you miss a joke? But NEVER let it get you down. So you didn't get it that night, if you are running more than one night, you will have a chance to correct it the next evening. Also I'm sure there is more than one joke in whatever show you are doing so take pride in the laughter and applause that you did receive.
Well I just wanted to say that we did open and I made it through my first REAL leading role (even if it doesn't feel that way to me). But I did it! And I have 7 more chances to make it even better!
