After 12 plus years away from the theatre I decided to audition for Fiddler on the Roof this past weekend at my local community theatre. I was nervous as all heck but I surprised myself by how much of it came back to me. It's like riding a bike...you don't forget. I did really well. I sang great and I read well. I read for Golde & Yente. I thought I did better as Yente. I made them laugh...which is a good sign!
Anyway, I did get cast. As Grandma Tzietel! (which is hysterical b/c it's the same role I played when I did this show in high school....what does it say when you can play a dead woman at age 16 & 36??). I am so excited. It's a featured singing role with a comic flair. Perfect for me to ease back into things...
Well, then I get this email today from the producer:
Fiddler has been indefinitely postponed
It would be an understatement to express how disappointed I am to have to make this announcement to you. Rather than welcoming you to the show and looking forward to starting rehearsals I have to inform you that the Southborough Players board has decided to postpone indefinitely the production of Fiddler on the Roof due to insurmountable production issues. It seems we have been plagued from the start with difficulties revolving around scheduling both of rehearsals and performances and the last straw was the withdrawal of three principals due to various circumstances.
Up until yesterday we felt we could overcome these obstacles but we came to the realization that it simply was not meant to be. We will be making a decision over the next several weeks on whether to try to stage Fiddler in the Fall when we usually have less conflicts so please stayed tuned.
Until then, on behalf of all of us we wish you the best and look forward to your support in the future.
I can not tell you how disappointed I am!! I was so looking forward to doing this show. Because of my Parkinson's I don't know how much time I'll have to be able to perform on stage before my body betrays me. UGH!
Well, my life philosophy has always been "Everything happens for a reason" so I guess I'll eventually see the good in this.
Still sucks though
About Me
- TheatreChick93
- Massachusetts, United States
- I am 41 years old. I have been married to my husband for 15 years. We have a son who was born in April 1996. We live in Central Massachusetts with our dog Maggie (a black lab we adopted from the animal rescue league) and our cat Sam (a stray that adopted us) I graduated from college with a BFA in Theatre in 1993 (hence the name) and for a few years pursued a career as an actress. Then life took over and I got married, had a baby and decided to get a "real" job. In November 2004, I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease. In December 2004, I was hospitalized for surgery to remove an ectopic pregnancy. In December 2009, I was laid off from my job. In June 2010, my son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 14. Stick around to see what happens next!
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Thursday, March 09, 2006
I'm doing OK
so i haven't blogged in awhile. not sure why...just busy i guess. things with Paul & I are much better. he is just wonderful and i love him and i know he loves me. it's just hard on him. he is under so much stress.
i went to the mds last friday. she's given me some new meds to try. amandadine. we'll see what happens.
today i am really tired and kind of blue. my cycle seems to be all messed up.
hopefully i'll be feeling better soon.
i went to the mds last friday. she's given me some new meds to try. amandadine. we'll see what happens.
today i am really tired and kind of blue. my cycle seems to be all messed up.
hopefully i'll be feeling better soon.
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