Gotta Ham it up!

I got to skip class today and go to Marshall High School for our first rehearsal in the space. It was my first time on a REAL stage. So many curtains I lost count...when they turned the work lights off it was pitch black backstage. I wasn't nervous until I saw the stage. Wow. 

 

It looked something like this. Except, at Marshall there are pieces of neon tape ALL over the stage because 12 schools have to spike their sets.

I love being on stage. The lights down on you, the semi-nervous, semi-excited feeling, the butterflies, its an incredible experience.

I realized today on that HUGE stage that, no matter your acting skills, your part, how many lines you have, you've got to be big. Ham it up baby! I don't care if you don't like your director, your play, your fellow cast members, or if you have 5 measly lines. You gotta make the audience believe that your a fat, drunk monk, or an old man. You HAVE to make your character big.