You Can't Take it With You

Gemini Cricket · 02-03-2006, 09:34 AM

On Wednesday, I auditioned for a play here in Boston. The play is 'You Can't Take it With You'. It's one of my favorite plays, films...

I just got an email that I was cast as Mr. DePinna.

I'm ecstatic and kind of blah about it at the same time. I love the show, and didn't really have any character in mind when I auditioned, but I was thinking I'd get cast as one of the younger characters. I got cast playing an eccentric older man. I love character parts, but I'm realizing I can't play characters of a certain age any more.

I'm old.

Can I have my Norma Desmond moment now?

I'm delighted about the play, though. I can't wait to sink my teeth into it.

I really do give myself credit for auditioning at all... I was getting into a stuck kind of funk lately. (You know, depression stuff again...)

Anyways, I thought I'd share.

Snowflake · 02-03-2006, 09:39 AM

Congratulations!

There is nothing wrong with a doing a character part! Just think how much more business you can insert into it! Doing one of the younger characters, you'd be trapped in a more conventional portrayal. With this, you can go a little more wild, a little more broad.

Go ahead, have your Norma Desmond moment! Allow me to congraulate you on your "return" and now may I request a signed photo?

Donna

Gemini Cricket · 02-03-2006, 09:45 AM

Thank you, Donna!

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

There is nothing wrong with a doing a character part! Just think how much more business you can insert into it!

This is very true. I find the character parts to be more fun.

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Allow me to congraulate you on your "return" and now may I request a signed photo?

"Think of the autographs I'll sign 'Good luck to ya, Roxie?' " ~ Chicago

Gn2Dlnd · 02-03-2006, 10:09 AM

HAHA!

Gemini Cricket · 02-03-2006, 10:15 AM

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HAHA!

'Animal Farm'?

Gn2Dlnd · 02-03-2006, 10:24 AM

An odd production of "Sleeping Beauty" in which the prince's sidekick was a goat.

I had fun.

And, Mr. DePinna, I just started rehearsing "The Sound of Music" as Herr Zeller, the bastard that tries to get the Von Trapps Nazified. I have all of eight or so lines. Meh, I'm doing a show, I'm playing an old man, I'll get paid a little money, and Glendale Center Theater continues to know I exist.

Congratulations on hooking up with a new theatre company, THAT'S the most important part of getting cast in your show.

(You Can't Take It With You" has always been one of my faves, you'll have fun!)

Gemini Cricket · 02-03-2006, 10:39 AM

I was cast as Herr Zeller before! I had to turn down the part due to a scheduling conflict, but at the last minute it cleared up and I was cast as a Misc. Nazi instead.

What a coincidence...

"By the way, Senator. Love your goat suit."

Not Afraid · 02-03-2006, 11:34 AM

That's Fantastic, GC! Nice to see you getting back into theatre in your new town. Maybe you'll be on stage when Chris is in Boston?

I've contacted a photographer in Bean Town to visit yo, so get read for your close up.

Gemini Cricket · 02-03-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

That's Fantastic, GC! Nice to see you getting back into theatre in your new town. Maybe you'll be on stage when Chris is in Boston?

Thanks, NA.

The show goes up in May.

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I've contacted a photographer in Bean Town to visit yo, so get read for your close up.

I'll get my turban.

LSPoorEeyorick · 02-03-2006, 11:44 AM

Now open your eyes wide and strut slowly toward the camera...

Congrats! Wish you were closer so we could see it. And Commodore, why don't you let us know when your shows are going up? Hmm?? Hmmmm?

02-03-2006, 09:34 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	You Can't Take it With You On Wednesday, I auditioned for a play here in Boston. The play is 'You Can't Take it With You'. It's one of my favorite plays, films... I just got an email that I was cast as Mr. DePinna. I'm ecstatic and kind of blah about it at the same time. I love the show, and didn't really have any character in mind when I auditioned, but I was thinking I'd get cast as one of the younger characters. I got cast playing an eccentric older man. I love character parts, but I'm realizing I can't play characters of a certain age any more. I'm old. Can I have my Norma Desmond moment now? I'm delighted about the play, though. I can't wait to sink my teeth into it. I really do give myself credit for auditioning at all... I was getting into a stuck kind of funk lately. (You know, depression stuff again...) Anyways, I thought I'd share.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Congratulations! There is nothing wrong with a doing a character part! Just think how much more business you can insert into it! Doing one of the younger characters, you'd be trapped in a more conventional portrayal. With this, you can go a little more wild, a little more broad. Go ahead, have your Norma Desmond moment! Allow me to congraulate you on your "return" and now may I request a signed photo? Donna __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	An odd production of "Sleeping Beauty" in which the prince's sidekick was a goat. I had fun. And, Mr. DePinna, I just started rehearsing "The Sound of Music" as Herr Zeller, the bastard that tries to get the Von Trapps Nazified. I have all of eight or so lines. Meh, I'm doing a show, I'm playing an old man, I'll get paid a little money, and Glendale Center Theater continues to know I exist. Congratulations on hooking up with a new theatre company, THAT'S the most important part of getting cast in your show. (You Can't Take It With You" has always been one of my faves, you'll have fun!) __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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02-03-2006, 10:39 AM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I was cast as Herr Zeller before! I had to turn down the part due to a scheduling conflict, but at the last minute it cleared up and I was cast as a Misc. Nazi instead. What a coincidence... "By the way, Senator. Love your goat suit."
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	That's Fantastic, GC! Nice to see you getting back into theatre in your new town. Maybe you'll be on stage when Chris is in Boston? I've contacted a photographer in Bean Town to visit yo, so get read for your close up.
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Now open your eyes wide and strut slowly toward the camera... Congrats! Wish you were closer so we could see it. And Commodore, why don't you let us know when your shows are going up? Hmm?? Hmmmm?
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