That's Nice Dear...

So I had my first rehearsal as the main character for my school's production called One.


Now, I still don't have a complete idea on what this "spectacular" is about... Nor how on earth this is going all going to be put together within 16 weeks or so... But one thing I do know is... That I suck at improvising!!!


Not to sound self-inflated, but I can be a pretty damn good actor. But I prefer having a script and more time to 'get into character' and get to know the other characters... There had already been a previous rehearsal (I only do the Monday ones because I'm busy on Thursdays, so I only get half the rehearsals), so most of the people there had already begun to get to know their character and everyone else's.


The teacher asked us to run through some scenes to set up: A) our characters and B) a starter for the production. It put me on the spot and I don't think I've ever frozen, or stumbled so much in my life... I'm not sure if it's because of the fact that I no longer do Drama (Physics was on same line, and had to choose it for career), or if it's because I really truly suck at improvising, or if it's a combination of both! I just know that I hated doing it...
I don't think my hands have shook, or my heart has beaten so fast in my life! I really did not want to be there...


Ok, so I shall try give you a basic rundown of what I know is happening so far...


I am the mother. The calm, caring, fair mother. My husband just happens to be [Carl]. Yeah, when we were together we were like haha nice, how easy will this be? Now it's a little bit awkward, but we're actually doing quite well! :) And he plays the stern, protective, harsh father.
I have a teenage daughter who is doing all the usual teenage things (rebelling, sneaking out, wanting to be on her own or with her friends etc) who isn't exactly on the best terms with her dad; and who I believe ends up runs off and goes missing in a festival. This festival consists of various dance groups, choirs and bands from our school playing, singing or dancing to songs.
I also have a son who has got to be one of the most crazily annoying children I have ever met! Thank goodness it's just a character...
The daughter's name is Anala, and my son's name is Kaari (don't ask...) and they both have friends. Anala has Adelia, and Kaari has Beeja and Nevan. My name is Terri and the father's name is Carl (hence why I called my ex boyfriend that... Couldn't think of a nickname, so I used his character name! :P)


Apart from that, I don't know much else about this production... All I know is that at some point I also have a solo song that's I was told is going to be 'intimate' and 'cabaret style'... But not too cabaret because we have to keep things G rated for the young ones... All I can say is that I am confused as anything about it, though I'm still curious as to how this is all going to turn out... Guess I'm gonna have to stick with it to find out! ;P


On a random note: in my spare lesson this afternoon I decided to count the amount of days that I have left in Year 12. As of tomorrow, it is 120 days, which is basically four months... This is not including weekends, or any days off... Only 120 days left of school... Forever... It's sooooo scary and surreal!


There are so many days off this term, which is good but bad... Next term holds the dreaded QCS test which will decide everyone's fate, but then we have the formal as a reward! :) Though I don't know who I will be going to that with now... Go with girl friends? Go with a possible future boyfriend? (If I get one)... Maybe still go with [Carl]? We're still good friends after all... I don't know... I'll work it out I guess...
Following that fun-filled evening would be Term Four which consists of a month of work; a week of exams; and then our very last week of school... Shortest term ever which will be so much fun, but short-lived... In the end, it will be sad to leave... But exciting at the same time! :D


Anyways, I shall finish my bantering here for the night :)


~Is it better to write a solo symphony, or a duet?~