Overall, opening weekend for Aida went great, of course there were a few little issues, but overall it was an amazing experience. Opening night was probably one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. I was actually pretty calm all day. I didnt really start freaking out until a little before we all had to go backstage when the doors opened. Erin belted out a song with me to calm my nerves which helped for a little. but standing backstage in the dark for half an hour just waiting for the show to start is horrible. I though I was going to puke, which thankfully I didn't do. there was a brief moment of tears but Erin and Brandon didn't let that last long. Thankfully Brandon was backstage the whole whole time, which was especially helpful right before the show started. its nice to have one of your biggest supporters with you to give you a hug, tell you how great you are going to do, and not let you stress too much.
Being on stage during the show was amazing. it was so much fun and I surprised myself that I was able to sing in front of people, like really belt stuff out instead of freezing up. and of course being backstage with everyone was amazing and as fun as ever. When the show was finally over and I walked out to bow...I cant even describe the feeling. I really just felt joy...and like all of my work had finally paid off.
the second night went pretty well for the most part. most of the audience members were people that I knew, so although I wasn't quite as scared before the show started, I was a lot more nervous while on stage. But it went well except for some sound issues that totally messed me up when I sang Easy as Life, so I ended up having to make up the whole end of the song because the music wasn't right when I started the last verse. lets just say that was a scary experience. as soon as the lights blacked out I ran off stage and almost started crying. Good thing I had Brandon back there. he gave me a hug, made me look him in the eyes and said that it was totally fine, that I covered it up well and not to worry about it. The rest of the show went fine, but that mess up still bothered me for a couple days until I finally just let it go.
overall, opening weekend was a complete success. everyone who saw the show had great things to say to me, most of my family and friends were there to support me, and I really ended up facing my fears and did something that I never though i would do in a million years
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