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What Show Should I Do?
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| Written by lilygrimm128 |
I've decided that I'm going to get involved in a theatre program this year, but I think it would be great if you guys could help me decide which one.
My first option is Les Mis. It's being run by a certain youth theatre group in my state that specializes in programs running over school vacations. Pro: it's Les Mis, which is one of my most favorite shows ever. Con: A friend of mine has been involved in the program, and she says that doing it would be a bad idea.
I know that I would probably not get a lead role anyway, as this is my first time with the group, but she says that not only would I not get a lead, I would not get a role I would enjoy. This is because the group lets as many people as they can sign up (so they can get a lot of money: $300 per person or so), but then they only have one cast, which means that there are about 100 people in the show (when Les Mis generally has a cast of 40 people at most, because they use the same ensemble members in many different scenes). Everyone who signs up gets a part.
You're supposed to get to be on stage at least 3 times, and then you get a chorus part at best. My friend's mother even says that the group is not as professional as they THINK they are, and that they only give good parts to people who have been there a while. So, it doesn't matter how good you are. If you haven't been there for a while, your experience will suck. But still, it's Les Mis.
The second option is My Favorite Year, which is being run by a local private school for boys. Which means they need girls (like me) for parts. I don't know much about the show at all, but a friend of mine has heard of it and says it's not bad. She also believes that I would be more likely to have a good theatre experience in this company, because it's much more like community theatre. The people at this school actually know what they're doing theaterwise, and I can get the most out of even a chorus part, and they always need girls. Plus, it's much cheaper than the other place.
So what do you think? Sorry for writing so much (and being so confusing, no doubt), but I would be so grateful if you could give me your feedback. Thanks! |
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