So I loved theatre for a few years now, and I'm rather fond of singing. About five months ago I was introduced to a new program being formed in Wichita Falls called Opera Breve. A program founded by Broadway actors, producers and musicians that were either from Wichita Falls or have a wonderful fondness for teaching budding singers and actors to become stars.
I immediately sent in audition material, and was accepted =D So a week ago it started, and I've been working non stop at rehearsals for this show. In all honesty, these people have helped me grow as an actor exponentially over the past 9 days.
The most interesting thing that I've learned is my singng and character type. According to the Broadway folk, I am a "juvenile". That's actually a lot better than it sounds. It basically means that I could play "Rolf" from Sound Of Music or "Aladdin" from Aladdin or any number of young youthful characters.
The rest of my fellow participants have been learning the same general things, and it's more fascinating every day!
They chose 4 songs to go along with my voice and character type, and here they are:
1. "In Whatever Time We Have" - Children Of Eden, as "Japheth". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyMjstbkDto
2. "Close To Home" - Children Of Eden, as "Abel". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGRkFjiDksc
3. "Follow Your Heart" - Urinetown (yes, that's what it's called =P), as "Bobby Strong". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyWCRoHPdzw
4. "This Plum Is Too Ripe" - The Fantasticks", as "Matt" (First male singer). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkuT4tiMlXg
I've been so blessed to have this oppurtunity, and to work with such great actors and singers, and I mean my fellow particpants just as much as I mean the teachers and tutors. We perform this Thursday,Saturday and Sunday =) Now, back to studying my music. Later interwebs!
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