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Re:Assignment #10 - Strengths & Weaknesses - 2008/05/04 22:46
weaknesses
i am not a trained dancer "dancer". most of what i know is from the shows i've been in and hard work (so i guess it's a mixed strength/weakness)
i am way too critical of myself and recently have not dealt well w/ rejection. this leads to self-doubt and the inability to recognize my talent/sometimes it's more than talent that gets you the role.
i get easily annoyed by people who don't know what they are doing, specifically musical directors. when rhythms and pitches and enunciation is wrong i cringe.
speaking of cringing, i am horrible about hiding emotions regarding those things-- esp pitches. i think i've gotten better about making faces or exhibiting some sort of body language, but i know i have to keep working on it!
i expect to be judged on talent (almost) alone. (i understand looks matter, but i think talent should trump looks...)
strengths
i am very organized and prepared. even if an audition is last minute, i have a repertoire book of songs (which i have rehearsed) from the different time periods and styles of music and i can pull a song and just brush it up. i am always working on new songs to add, too.
i have a very good ear. i have great tonal memory. i read music and i read it well.
i've got a really broad vocal range.
i'm a good actor.
i'm a quick study.
i don't miss rehearsals. i'm focused and dedicated.
i am not a diva! 
i like to challenge myself.
and despite periods of self-doubt and wanting to give all of this up, i always pick up and try another audition. when the time and place is right, good things will come.
They call me Jessica (like: They call me lady luck... lol)
Favorite roles:
Eva Peron, Evita; Jack's Mother, Into the Woods; Sonia, Godspell; Anything Goes, Reno Sweeney; Audrey, Little Shop of Horrors; Catherine, Pippin
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