Any Actors/Theatre people around?

Theatre has been my main passion since I was a child. I have been acting and directing for local groups for years, though I have stuck to directing for a long time now. I haven't performed since 2008 though I have auditioned a few times. They didn't pan out, but it's understandable... I'm a difficult type to cast. I am competent, but with my weight and age it makes it tough on directors to find a use for me. (Being on that side of the casting table for years I understand that completely.) It stinks, but there you have it. Now that I'm finally losing weight, I'm looking forward to hopefully getting back on the boards once in a while.

Anyway... I just found out that a nearby group is doing one of my all time favorite musicals (Into the Woods) next winter... auditions would probably be in November or so, with the performance around January or early February (I think.) I have been in a 'concert' versions many (many, many) years ago, but have always wished to be in a full-on production. If it turns out that it works with my schedule (I teach a kids' drama program) I really want to audition.

I would have a LOT of work to do... both to lose more weight and get my voice back into shape. I haven't been in or even auditioned for a musical since 1999. By November I will still be big, just less big. So a very good chance I still can't be cast. But an opportunity like this doesn't come along very often. I've also not tried out with this group since maybe the early 90's and there will most likely be a LOT of competition.

Putting myself out there scares me to death, but I think I owe it to myself to try. Of course there are a few specific roles I dream of doing, though any of them would be very fun, just to be a part of it. So all I can hope to do is get up there as prepared as I can be, put forth the best I can, and walk away knowing that whatever the outcome, I gave my best effort.

So (as if the looming bathing suit season wasn't enough motivation), it would appear the next milestone goal has presented itself. I know other people will get it, especially fellow performers.

I can't even believe I'm considering this. A few months ago I would have shuddered at the very idea. :noway: