Whingefest.
Well I’m going to whine now… so just be aware.
I’m sick of being typecast! There, I typed it…
The second the director spoke of having changed a male part to make it fit for a girl… I just knew… and sure enough. It’s hard to balance how I feel about it… I mean, obviously part of me is happy that I was a first choice for a small-cast play (there’s only 7 of us) that something about my energy made her associate me to a character, that she remembered me… I just wish I didn’t keep playing the same role over and over.
I was so excited to be part of a comedy. I enjoy them. I like being able to get a laugh. But once again I end up with the straight character. The hardest part though is that I can’t quite figure the point of that particular character in the play. She has a few monologues which don’t really seem to relate to the rest of what is going on, and has two interactions with the main character. Other than that… I speak only to the audience. I guess I’m dissapointed.
Part of what’s fun for me is the interactions on stage… spouting off monologues for most of the play… I just don’t know. I don’t have an issue with being a minor character, that doesn’t bother me, but being a minor character that doesn’t really relate to the other characters… that bothers me more. The other six play 3 couples, already I felt a little outside of the group as I didn’t know anyone and everyone seemed to already know each other… so not interacting with them with the readings… it didn’t help you know?
I’m having a bit of trouble getting happy about this… I’m sure it’s going to be a lot of fun… I just need to shake this negativity. Maybe it’s just fatigue, I’m sure she’s not a useless character… maybe once we really get into it I’ll get better insight, shake this feeling of uselessness…
My only wish is that I have a more interesting part in the other play. I want to do something different… dammit, I want to be funny, or touching or even hateful… just at least memorable.
Alright… I just needed to vent on that… hopefully it’ll help. Damn, I feel so petty but oh well… that’s that!
Well, good luck with the play and hope you get a better part in the next one….. RYN: Thanks for your note…. I will try to write an entry tomorrow if I can…I cant type too much right now, I sprained my wrist again Friday night so I will write when I can….
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Nothing wrong with whining sometimes. 😉 Hopefully it will come together and be fun for you!
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I can understand the frustration. hang in there
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That’s too bad. Perhaps brush that feeling aside, dive into your character and bring it out as much as possible and who knows? Maybe it will lead to a more involving role in the next one? You’re right, though…from the outside looking in, maybe it does seem minor, but as rehearsals go and such, perhaps its significance will become more clear. Either way, I’m sure you’ll do great!:-)
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Find out what’s special about that character and make it stick out. Actors make parts memorable. Not the other way around. You’ll be great, just keep challenging yourself! Good luck.
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Aww, that’s unfortunate. It is great that the director remembered you and wanted you enough to have changed the gender of the character instead of simply casting someone else. hopefully you will get better casting in the next play and in the meantime have fun. RYN’s: thanks for all of the notes you’ve been leaving. I’ve been such a flake lately, but your thoughts are always appreciated.
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