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Hi, I call myself Ignatz after Dan Herriman's character in the old "Krazy Kat" comic strip. I'm 44, father of 3, husband to one, crazy about music and books and food and movies and history and martial arts. I've had some wild and crazy times in my life, and I figure I might as well put in some of my perspective.

I promise not to talk down to anyone or make fun,and I promise not to BS anyone. If you're old enough to ask a frank question, you're old enough to get a frank answer. Oh, and if you ask me a question directly, please be patient. I'll get back to you as soon as I can. My life's a bit hectic. :-)
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I was just cast in the school musical, Beauty and the Beast, as one of Gaston's 4 "silly girls"-- what is this role? Is it a lead? Will I have a lot of stage time? Or solos? (link)
It's a supporting role. You're cast as one of the four girls who are always following Gaston around and drooling over his hairy pecs. You'll probably get some singing parts, but no solos unless they've drastically rewritten the show.

Nothing wrong with a supporting role, though. In my first high school play, I was cast as a guard. I stood in one place and looked menacing. I did a good job and didn't complain about the small part, so next time around I got a bigger part, and a bigger one. Just rock whatever part you get, and make sure you work on your chops for the next audition.

Hope this helps.


Rating: 4
thanks... this is my 3rd high school musical, and it's not a matter of my chops being insufficient, it's a matter of my not being one of the "drama kids"




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