I just have to relax. Two nights ago I studied the music while doing laundry and that was the first time I felt any real enthusiasm for this trip. Up until that moment, all I had was a feeling of utter dread and fear. There was fear that I wouldn’t be able to learn all of the music. In case you didn’t read my first post about this project, here’s a summary. The show consists of twelve songs. I play the mother character who has one solo, one duet and choral stuff – easy right? That is my burden for the first week. Week two however, I am singing all twelve songs alone, both male and female characters. I am not worried about the characterization part, it’s remembering all of the intricate melodies and the lyrics that pose a challenge. We are off book so no references on hand. My hope is that after three intensive days of rehearsals and three shows the material will be ingrained in me for the solo performance. I have worked very hard on this material and I have gotten a real feel for the way the composer writes. She has a certain rhythm that is the theme of the piece and so I think I will be okay.
