Red

So it's my favorite time of year - MUSICAL TIME! It doesn't seem to matter where I am singing and dancing, it always makes me happy - On stage, down the street or in supermarket isles. The musical I am doing at the moment is The Boys from Syracuse, it is my graduating musical and so far it is proving to be a lot of fun! The musical is based on the Shakespeare play Comedy of Errors and is a story of mistaken identity. The musical Boys from Syracuse is written by Rogers and Hart, it is an early piece written back 1938. The music from the show appears to be typically of the period but once dissected there really are some beautiful moments. From something that would appear quite farcical on first appearance, the more you listen into Harts lyrics (specifically in the 'lovers' duets) the more your heart will melt and break.

In the musical I will be playing Dromio of Ephesus. To be honest when the idea of this character was first brought to my attention - I was shocked. Mostly because I hadn't auditioned for the role and wasn't called back to read/sing any of those parts. However, even when discussing it, I was drawn into the fun of the character and the challenge of the acting style. I have always been of the belief an actor should play the part they need to, to best serve the musical. In this case - a boy had been my calling. Although you can't blame the director, growing up in Sydney Western Suburbs really didn't allow me to fully develop my feminine side - my inner tomboy has far too much fun escaping.  Never the less, I am having a bundle of fun and the musical is slowly forming into something really special. I already can't wait for opening night. Since we are only at the beginning, i will need to be a little more patient for the day to come.

Over the next couple of weeks I will be exploring and developing the role and ....... dying my hair a natural red. I am looking forward to the transformation and I think it's going to help with the development of the character. Sharing features of someone else will definitely help the feeling of being apart of something else - The other half of a twin. There maybe one down fall, in the real world I will also be sharing a hair colour with my partner - walking down the street with my boy  looking like siblings but hay.... There ain't nothing like confusing the public a little. When I came to the decision I was going to dye my hair I decided to look up the colors meaning, I found that:

'Put some red in your life when you want:

• increased enthusiasm and interest
• more energy
• action and confidence to go after your dreams
• protection from fears and anxieties'

http://crystal-cure.com/red.html

Not a bad start to my change if I do say so myself.....