Levi’s big debut on the Middle School stage…a full house, family and friends in the seats…countless hours of rehearsal…lines, melodies and harmonies, blocking and choreography, and a kiss…What a night!
State Fair cast, crew, orchestra, directors and supporting folks–Great job! It was amazing. I was blown away by the show, and judging from the reaction of the house, so was everyone else.
Levi was nervous tonight leading up to the show. He didn’t talk or eat much at dinner, and we could tell that the show was weighing heavily on him. I wonder if the other cast members felt the same way.
There were only a few glitches in the performance, and nothing that totally disrupted the show. One kid missed a cue, which led to a near kiss (he was supposed to interrupt the kiss! oops) and some improv (how you like me now, Sean Michael Murphy!)
Some actors talk about getting nervous every time they take the stage. I’ve heard world class athletes talk about throwing up before every game. And still others talk about a sense of calm before their big moment. I wonder what makes the difference.
But the ones who make a difference in their world/sport/craft are the ones who answer the curtain, regardless of how they are feeling at the moment. When the bell rings, they step up and deliver.
How do you handle that pressure in your life? Do you embrace the emotion of the moment and rise to the occasion.
Let’s hear your stories! Post your comments, and let’s hear your tale…
1 Comment
malea · April 25, 2009 at 11:23 am
tell levi not to be worried about being nervous! i’ve been playing violin in concert since i was 8, and i still get nervous. it helps to do something simple before to calm my nerves… i run scales for the last half hour before taking stage.
is he going to keep doing the theater thing? i know the high school has a really amazing program and if that’s what he loves, there are many amazing opportunities just ahead!