Carousel update

[AngieBelle]

Hey all- I just wanted to update you on Carousel- remember I announced a couple months ago that I got my first lead role?

Well- it's crunch time: we are down to the last 2 weeks until opening night!! AAAAHHH! I'm seesawing between absolutely giddy with excitement and utterly terrified! I keep picturing deer in headlights once we get a real audience...

Anyway, last week, we did our first Act I off-book runthrough. And guess what? I knew almost all my lines! I was so proud of myself. I only had to call for a line twice. There were a few times I forgot it was my turn to talk, a few times I jumped a line, and I may have fudged the wording a bit, but I had it down much better than I thought I did. I had been fretting about it because I've never had to learn lines for a whole show before.

We still haven't done the kiss...my first stage kiss- I have to admit I'm a tad nervous.

What a dramatic role to start with! I have to fall passionately in love, become an abused wife, announce a pregnancy, watch the man I love die in front of me, and then feel his presence 15 years later. Crazy, huh?

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

How exciting!! Congrats on knowing your lines.

Wish we were able to come to the show. DD9 is such a Broadway musical nut that she would love it.

Keep us updated on how it goes.

 

[Magic Mom]

Congratulations! That's wonderful. Keep us updated.

 

[minniecarousel]

Cool!

Glad it's going well. I want to hear how opening night goes!

I know you'll be a terrific Julie!

 

[AngieBelle]

Thanks! I'll be sure to post pics once we open! And maybe they'll film it and I'll be able to post a clip on youtube.

 

[Deb in IA]

Julie Jordan is a great role! Congratulations, Angie!!

I love Carousel! My DH sang the "Soliloquy" for his voice recital last year - it is a great song. And I always, always cry at the end, when they are singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" at the high school graduation.

We saw a recent production of this last month, and the guy who played Billy Bigelow was exceptional. It is really hard to make Billy likeable - he is pretty much a loser - but somehow, he managed to do it. Hope your Billy is as charming!

 

[Dan Murphy]

That is great, AB!! Is the show in Orlando somewhere? You'll do great!

 

[AngieBelle]

That is great, AB!! Is the show in Orlando somewhere? You'll do great!

It's in downtown Clermont, about half an hr from where I live. Moonlightplayers.com if you are curious.

 

[ddawg]

Congratulations on your great success and acheivement. I would love to hear you sing something from Carousel . I have been looking on YouTube, but sadly can't find anything. If I didn't live so far away from Florida, I would have come to see you perform. I am so happy and excited for you and wish you all the best . Regards from ddawg and partygirl

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Wishing you all the best in the coming weeks! I'm excited to hear you landed a leading role. Good work!

 

[AngieBelle]

hehe, hey- thanks for bumping up my thread!

The run is almost over now- we close next week. I'm going to be so sad! It's been just amazing playing a lead instead of ensemble- being one of only 2 people on stage, taking a solo bow, having everyone's eyes on me, making the audience cry...

I don't have any clips for youtube yet, but they are making dvds for us, and if I can figure out how I'll post a clip from it once I get it!

Here are pics:

 

[Deb in IA]

GREAT pictures, Angie!! And congratulations on your starring role!!

Is your hair really that long now? It is gorgeous!

 

[AngieBelle]

GREAT pictures, Angie!! And congratulations on your starring role!!

Is your hair really that long now? It is gorgeous!

Thanks! Yup, that's what my hair looks like right now- I might cut it after the show, but I wanted to keep it long as Julie since the show takes place in the 1870s. You should see the back of the fancy hairdo I wear for the 15 yrs later part of the show. People keep telling me I look like Princess Leia in that white blouse!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very nice, AB. Those pictures are super. Sure looks like you are having a good time. Broadway is not far away.