Chicago Callback

Today I had my callback for Chicago! I was excited to know that the director wanted to see me again after my audition. This boosted my confidence walking into the theatre for the callback. We were notified before that the callback would specifically highlight dancing, since the dance style for Chicago is so specific and technical. We began with the choreographer telling us to walk across the stage confidently to music, which is a lot harder than it sounds! I felt very confident afterwards! Next we learned a dance combination to the end of the most famous song from the show, All That Jazz. This was one of the hardest dances I had ever learned. Out of the three components of musical theatre, singing, acting and dancing, dancing is my weakest. Even though I was struggling with the technicality of all of the steps, I tried my best to let me personality shine through! By the end everyone was sweating and exhausted! This experience aligns strongly with Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process. I undertook the challenge of learning a new dance style and combination, but I learned the steps and tried my best to show style and personality! While dancing is not my strong suit, I tried my best and I was very proud of myself after. The fact that I did as well as I did even though I wasn't a dancer made me proud. I look forward to the casting process and learning my role. The rehearsal process is going to be exciting and different from anything I have ever done, but I am excited to learn from this new experience!!!!!

Chicago Audition

 I auditioned for Chicago where I do theatre. I had not sung, acted or danced all summer so I was very nervous. I practiced my song for the audition at home and in my car on the way to the theatre. When it was time to get up and audition I was so nervous, but I recognized that all go my friends were also nervous and we had to support and encourage each other. I sang my song and it was pretty good. I was rusty but I am still proud of my work. This represents CAS Learning Outcome 2,

demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process. I faced a challenge by coming back to something I haven't done in a while and I learned to calm my nerves by leaning on my friends!!!!!