Tales of the Stage

I have not been updating as often as I should. Boo-hoo! W'evas, I gotta live a life.

Today I will talk about the stage.

Last night, Chris and I went for King Kong at The Regent Theatre, Melbourne. Since I got here, I have seen mobile ads on trams, buses, train stations, etc, though never had the urge to run to the nearest ticketing counter to grab a ticket, until ... two weeks ago. Chris was browsing the website and asked me to check out a video footage of the gigantic gorilla on stage. I did so, and was sold, on the spot. I want to see King Kong on stage!! Hence we went through all the showing dates, searching for the cheapest ticket and managed to score two (after seeking for almost an hour) for $55 each. 

King Kong is amazeballs!! If you are in Melbourne, I recommend you to watch it. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself:

It was my first time in the Regent Theatre and I was pretty captivated by the whole structure of the building, inside and out. We had pretty decent seats, I would say, though, who can miss the huge prime-ape on stage. The show started with a bang!! Catchy music, tight choreography, flamboyant costumes, creative play of visuals and lights, ... and the list goes on. I was more enthralled by all the dancing and something inside me yearns to get on stage again to perform. I miss it, I love it.  

"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair ..."

So pretty!! Medieval-like

I love this dress I got from Christopher Ari
I think I will start wearing more 'First Lady' cuts

With le gorgeous bf who is more gorgeous than me

Speaking of which, I auditioned for a role in an upcoming musical (not to be revealed until I know if I get it or not). Least to say, I have no proper vocal training and don't think I did so well during my first audition. Imagine how I felt upon discovering most of my contenders are vocally trained or have some sort of performing arts certification. Most people here study the art for years, which makes it a tougher industry to break into (though I want to compete with the best). Nevertheless, the casting director was kind enough (maybe he took pity on me? haha) to give me a callback slip for the dance auditions next week. See, one of the requirements as one of the 'dancing ensemble' members is strong ballet technique. I would not say I have strong technique, though I did progress quite a fair bit as compared to where I was last year. For some reason, I can't seem to shift my weight correctly while doing an Assemble (pronounced: en son blay). Hmmm.... anyone want to give me private FOC Ballet lessons (adds to your resume) till I get a paying job?? I ought to post an ad for that on Gumtree, might work.

Pre-audition "I-Am-Freaking-Cold" look

That's all from me for now. I have to go shower and drive into the city to get Le Mann.

I have lots to share, though I will save it for next time. I must write them down somewhere lest I forget what I want to blog about. You know... old age. Haha!

Cheers!