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Fiddler on the roof
The show fiddler on the roof: i am the fiddler. opening night is tomorrow and i am terrified of getting off the roof in the blackout. i am on top of the roof, playing my violin... thats scary enough! i dont think im going to be able to do this all week, i get panic attacks and im scared i will get one while im on the roof! what should i do? ill rate high!!!
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well I had to be on a platform bed thing like upside down in a dress for my last show so i definatly know how scary it is! have one or two techies behind the scenery for whatever scenes you need them for and have them help you down and stuff or flash a flashlight so you know where to step. goodluck & try not to panic! <3
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Is it possible for the curtain to be closed and the lights left on so that you can get down more safely? Tell the director that you are very uncomfortable with the way it is now and you don't think that you will be able to concentrate enough on your performace because you will be worried (even if this isn't the case). If it's just not possible, see if a stage crew member can have a small flashlight and shine it on the floor behind the house. If that's not possible talk to two or three of the stage crew members and have them spot you on your way down. You'll feel a little better knowing that there are a few people there to catch you. Good luck, I know you'll do great!
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ask if you can put a stool in the back of the roof so you can step down.
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To start off, so you know where I am coming from, I used to be in the plays and now at my gradeschool I help out with the scenery. It's a family thing. We're all alumni from my gradeschool so my family does the scenery. But anyways, two years ago we did fiddler on the roof and I was in charge of getting the fiddler on and off the roof... but anyways...when you are on the roof the lights will be on you and it is hard to see anyone out in the audience. So when you look out at the audience, smile and look above the audience. They will never know you are looking above them. Just don't look up at the ceiling or anything. Since I was in charge of getting the fiddler on and off the roof, I was there by her side the entire time. There was a ladder there and I held onto her while she was up there. So she knew nothing would happen. I'm sure someone will be 'in charge' of making sure you are safe and no one will get hurt. Just make sure you smile because they can see you and if you aren't smiling when you are 'playing' your violin, they will not enjoy it that much, if you know what I'm saying.
I hope I helped, anything else you need to know, let me know! I'll be happy to help you out! Let me know how opening night goes!!
~4evaurs_21~
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