Feeling like an American Idol judge (+ video)

After finding my cast for Wayward Seniors, I really couldn't wait to get into that dark choc. Photo / Joselyn Khor

Thought I'd be too tired but just gotta get aaaaa-typin'.

Felt like one of the esteemed Idol judges at an open audition casting call today.

Directors for plays in the Big reTHiNK were seated in a line to watch actors and actresses perform before us.

Thought it'd be a bit intimidating for them - like how it was when I gave auditioning a crack - but lots of them seemed relaxed, confident and charismatic. Quite impressed with their composure, given how they had an audience of other performers as well.

Good experience. Feel like my brain's a bit fuzzy now, so a bit incoherent to people around me, but it was great overall. Taimi did a wonderful job of making it an enjoyable, comfortable experience. We had lunch catered and snacks were an arm's length away to munch on if we, or the performers, felt peckish.

Had so many different characters coming through. A variety of looks, voices, hairstyles. Talented deliveries. 

Was silenced by a few of the performances too. Had what J-Lo would call "goosies" skimming the surface of my skin a few times.

Then deliberated at the end. Another director and I nearly had a bar brawl because we were both impressed with this one actor. Were told to battle it out.

She had me in a headlock, I was squealing on the ground ...

No. There was no drama actually. She made a good point so she ended up casting him in hers. I thought my other one was a fantastic choice too, better suited for my role, and the original guy better suited to play in hers.

So, if you want dramatic cat-fights, I'm afraid there wasn't much going on today.

Now, I can't wait to see what the other directors do with their talented crew.

Found a cast of my own too! Managed to choose five actors for Wayward Seniors. Can't wait to get the rehearsal schedule up and running so I can see what they're made of.

Yay! Tired, but it was well worth it. Can get this show rolling.

Home now and gotten my hands on chai tea and some dark choc. Mmmmmmmmm, delightful combo.

Great way to end a day of laughter, tears, and robot abductions.

Love this job.



Until next time,

Jos

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