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thehefnerThe Cherry Orchard. Followed by Macbeth, two weeks later. Think about that. Two weeks. Both major (if not titular) roles. Two weekends apart from one another. Spring semester.
I would be required to do Cherry Orchard because my performance thesis requires me to do a faculty-directed show, since the professors need to see how I approach a role through the rehearsal process. I'm actually guaranteed a major (thesis-worthy) role in the show. I'm virtually pre-cast. The thing is, even though it's required and yeah, even though I really dislike the play itself, I KNOW there are distinct benefits to come from being in that show. The opportunity to play a straight role for once instead of my "Look at me! I'm John Hefner! I'm LOUD! BWEEEE!" role is nothing to shirk at.
But then again, neither is the chance to play MAC-FUCKING-BETH. And I'm gonna discuss this with Heather, but at this point, uh, it's looking pretty damn good that I have a seriously good chance at landing that role. And the benefits of the first show aside, there are SO MANY MORE reasons I can think of why I'd want to have that role instead. Or at least, as well.
Right now, there are so many warning signs going up. Does anybody here have input on the matter? I know some of you have done similar insane things in your acting careers. And bear in mind, it's college too, not community theater, so we're all in a smaller community. Every warning sign is telling me this is a bad idea. But the actor in me will never forgive myself if I turn down the chance to play Macbeth. Especially if it would be in favor of a play like The Cherry Orchard.
I think I've already made up my mind on the matter, but if any actors here have any words of wisdom in the matter, by all means, share. Who knows, maybe sanity will prevail. Oh wait, I'm an actor, of course it won't.
I would be required to do Cherry Orchard because my performance thesis requires me to do a faculty-directed show, since the professors need to see how I approach a role through the rehearsal process. I'm actually guaranteed a major (thesis-worthy) role in the show. I'm virtually pre-cast. The thing is, even though it's required and yeah, even though I really dislike the play itself, I KNOW there are distinct benefits to come from being in that show. The opportunity to play a straight role for once instead of my "Look at me! I'm John Hefner! I'm LOUD! BWEEEE!" role is nothing to shirk at.
But then again, neither is the chance to play MAC-FUCKING-BETH. And I'm gonna discuss this with Heather, but at this point, uh, it's looking pretty damn good that I have a seriously good chance at landing that role. And the benefits of the first show aside, there are SO MANY MORE reasons I can think of why I'd want to have that role instead. Or at least, as well.
Right now, there are so many warning signs going up. Does anybody here have input on the matter? I know some of you have done similar insane things in your acting careers. And bear in mind, it's college too, not community theater, so we're all in a smaller community. Every warning sign is telling me this is a bad idea. But the actor in me will never forgive myself if I turn down the chance to play Macbeth. Especially if it would be in favor of a play like The Cherry Orchard.
I think I've already made up my mind on the matter, but if any actors here have any words of wisdom in the matter, by all means, share. Who knows, maybe sanity will prevail. Oh wait, I'm an actor, of course it won't.
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