You Can't Stop The Beat

So it's been almost a year since Hairspray, and I think it's about time I make this long overdue post. Oh well, better late than never?

Hairspray was something that could or could not have happened. It was something that would either inspire me, or crush my dreams. I regret nothing. I loved every second of being able to spend time with these wonderful people. Being inspired by these wonderful people. Crying, laughing, praying, dancing. I wouldn't change any of that for anything in the world.

Ok, let's start with the auditions. They were held in the black box theatre above City Ballet. We had to dance, sing two contrasting songs, and perform a monologue. I didn't do that well, but I asked Xavier and Sylvia for advice afterwards, which helped me a lot.

By some miracle (and a lot of pushing), I managed to weasel my way into the ensemble. First rehearsal, at first I couldn't go, but I managed to work my way around that too.

And then after that, well. . . I learnt how to sing and dance, and I had fun. :)

I'm really grateful for this experience, thanks to this, I think I'm a bit more confident than I was before. :)

"It was hell at the time, but after it was over, it was wonderful." ~ Billy Wilder