Donna came to see the show. It was great seeing her and her friend.. and so neat that they came. The hugs were fantastic, too.
The audiences love my character. I was supposed to react to the nasty things the lead says ("Your hands have the touch of a sex starved cobra".. etc.) Now I just give a hurt, miserable look. And I have a lot of flexibility as long as it doesn't look contrived.
I thought it would be different in front of an audience.. but I didn't have the jitters. I listen to their reactions adjust what I'm doing. Backstage is a different story. Props make or break you. And I screwed up one guy's props TWICE.. unwittingly. It can get things tense prettttty quickly!
Thanks for your support and well wishes. It is great overcoming a fear and reaping its rewards. Oh yes.. I auditioned for another show which coincidentally has a supporting but comedic role. Those are just great. You have a few lines, but not too many. We'll see if I'm cast. I wasn't going to audition since it's a 9 week commitment between now and Christmas.. but I figured there's no guarantee I'd get the part and it gets me out of the house and socializing if I am cast.. making my own path.
