The Other Side.

I really can't believe that college was almost two years ago....auditioning like crazy and always worrying so much about what my teachers were thinking. Was the show pre-cast? Did they have any expectations about what kind of song I should sing? What would they think if I picked the wrong song? What were they thinking while I was singing?

I can't answer any of those questions for my teachers, but I'm on the other side of the table now and I know how difficult that side can be.

I completely understand the nerves and the stress that auditions bring. I've been through so many. I just know now that I want all my students to do their best, and to have fun, and I want to see them excel. It is so strange that the power is placed in Brittany's and my hands and that they get nervous to sing in front of us. They are my babies and I just want them to have fun.

So...here we go, my 6th show at SOCSA...West Side Story is going to be quite the adventure. I am still learning how to play it on the piano so this should be very interesting. (It is literally the hardest score I have ever seen.)

I'm also directing my first show ever, The Marvelous Wonderettes. I am so excited to be gaining more responsibility and to finally be directing. It's something I've wanted to try forever and I finally get my chance. Here's to a new semester...I can't wait to see what we all learn.