Brazil

Well, we had our first Willy Wonka "rehearsal" of sorts. It was more of a cast meeting with a readthrough rather than an actual rehearsal, but that's beyond the point.

I know that this show is going to be awesome. :D

The only trouble is, my character, Mr. Salt-- who, I might add, is traditionally a British character-- hails from Brazil. And I've gotta come up with the accent.

If you Google "Brazilian Accent," absolutely nothing of any use comes up. You would probably (I say "probably" because I haven't actually conducted a field test) get more useful results for the query of "Brazilian Wax." I'm just saying. Anything goes in these modern times.

But I finally found a Yahoo Answers that told me that there are several different types of Brazilian accents. Apparently, people who hail from Sao Paulo-- the home of the Salt family-- speak with an Italian accent.

Unfortunately, I keep slipping into my Russian, Asian, or Indian accents while trying to pathetically speak in an Italian accent. Learning accents is harder than people may give it credit for. But I'll eventually get it. It will just take a bit of practice, with perhaps the addition of immersion into Brazilian culture. Maybe I'll take a mini-vacation. For purposes of research (and... multiculturalism.)

;)

Bumblebee

I kinda like these one-worded posts. It makes me feel mysterious and enigmatic. Of course, mysterious and enigmatic pretty much mean the same things. But the fact that I use both words with similar meanings makes me... well... mysterious. And enigmatic.

;D

Of course, the title of this post is bumblebee, because I got a little taste of how busy my life is going to be the next couple months today. I came home from a full 8-period day of school plus Sweeney Todd practice (music plus run-through) at 5:30 pm. After that, I met Cori and Helen at Barnes and Noble for some studying (and general tomfoolery, but studying happened as well, I assure you.) In between, however, I had to go to a Boy Scout Meeting to acquire a few necessary signatures for my Eagle Paperwork. After that, I returned to Barnes and Noble to continue studying.

On an unrelated side note, the children's section of Barnes and Noble is far too distracting to work well in. Don't ask me how I know this. I just do. :)

...And I'm just gonna get busier, having obtained a significant role in Willy Wonka. Looking back, I'm glad I got a smaller role. I can focus more on Sweeney. Tomorrow, I have no plans of getting home anytime before 8:30. Hopefully there will be a little downtime to do some homework.

Speaking of homework, senior year of the International Baccalaureate isn't going to complete itself.

I'm not complaining. I understood when I made all these commitments that I was going to be busy, and sometimes stressed. I merely just wanted to discuss and remark (two words with similar meanings) my busy schedule. I hope I'm appreciated. ;)

Eagle

So, I have my Scoutmaster Conference for my Eagle Scout award later this evening. And it's only been a year since my Eagle Project, which took place July 31-August 2 of 2009. I've been awaiting my letters of recommendation, and they're finally getting in. It's really been all about getting things in. And in the spirit of the true IB student, I've been procrastinating.

But everything is now done. My project paperwork, my application, all but one of my recommendation letters, my personal statement, and all the required merit badges. I'm so friggin' close I can taste it. :)

And it's gonna look really awesome on all those college apps.

Salt

Mr. Salt.

That's me. :)

When I first got the call, I wasn't entirely sure of what to make of this part. My first thought was something along the lines of "That's not a very significant role at all. :(" I, along with several other hopefuls, was hoping for the role of Willy Wonka. I'm not gonna lie. I was a tad disappointed. But after a few hours of reflection, I've come to terms with the part, and I know I'm going to enjoy it.

Mr. Salt is going to be a very fun role to play. The father of the spoiled brat. And as far as I know, I'll get to speak in an English accent, which is just legit enough for me to be completely happy with the role.

Let's think of it this way. There were 75 kids at callbacks. Even more than that auditioned. I know people who couldn't even make callbacks. People who are talented. People who did well. There were 75 kids at callbacks and only 35 roles in the show. More than 50% of the kids at callbacks have nothing. Take the 40% who do. Half of them are chorus roles. People who might... just might... have one line. If that.

I feel very fortunate indeed.

Would I rather be Wonka? Of course. In a heartbeat. But will I enjoy this role? Yes.

And I'm gonna steal the friggin' show if I can. :D

Callbacks

So I had callbacks today for NYT's production of Willy Wonka. And within the next 24 hours, I will know who I am. :)

Yes, I'm going to be in this show at the same time as being Sweeney Todd. Because I'm too legit (or ambitiously idiotic) to be in one show. Hopefully, I won't be pulling my hair out at the time that both shows end. I don't think I will. If I'm busy with something I love, it won't be working. It will be doing what I love. And there will be plenty of time to do my homework at rehearsals.

But I hate waiting. I suppose that's good, since Sweeney Todd has problems with waiting. I can incorporate that into the show.

Waittttttttttttinggggg.

Waiiiitttttttttttiiinnnnnnngggggggg.

¡¡Clase de Español!!

Estoy en la clase de español ahora... es bueno practicar todo el tiempo. Es muy dificíl hacer los acentos a veces, especialmente en una computadora de laptop. Ayyyyy Dios Mio....

;D

College

It terrifies me beyond belief.

I have been applying for scholarship after scholarship (I actually just applied for the Boettcher... essays and all) and it still terrifies me.

If you have never met me or heard of me or ever breathed the same air as me, you might not know that I am into musical theatre... singing in general actually. Classical and Musical Theatre is my personal favorite (I'm not much of a pop singer... as much as I idolize Lady Gaga... :D).

So, the logical college choice for me is New York University. AKA My Dream School.

AKA The second-most expensive school in the country. Gahhhhhhhh.

Hence scholarship after scholarship after scholarship. It's ridiculous, actually.

If I can make it work, I will be happy. If I can't, I'll get through this. But unlike some things, if you want to make it big in music, where you go to school is very important. Colorado schools are not exactly known for churning out Broadway stars. I mean, they do happen, but I want to take opportunities if they present themselves.

On an unrelated note, I just auditioned for Willy Wonka today with NYT! :) I'm hoping that turns out well. Callbacks, should I be called back, are on Saturday. And yes, I'm going to do both this show (if cast) and Sweeney Todd (in which I'm playing the title character) at the same time. If only to prove to myself that I'm awesome.

It's 11:13 on a school night. I think I'll go to sleep now. ;D