Hi everyone. I just finished working on my first play. I got the leading role in it, even though I have no experience. The director was awesome, and he taught me more about acting in the three months we've been working together than my college professor has in the year and a half I've been training under her. The supporting actors were very sweet and we've all become pretty close. It felt like I was making new friends.
But they all live in a certain area and I live miles away. Now that the show is done, I probably won't ever see any of them again. It saddens me. I would give anything to do the show once more. I feel like a junkie or something. I just can't believe it's really over. Is this kind of thing normal? And if so, how does one deal with the grief and feeling of loss?
2007-02-18 02:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
i've been through this many times, i do a play each summer with different people and i become really good friends with some of them... to keep from losing touch find a way to interact with them wether it be by email, IM, or on the phone... don't have the number/ address? don't lose hope try phone books, everywhere that you might have a chance of finding them. best of luck !
2007-02-18 02:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow; what a great question this is.
Maria Isabel, the short answer to your question is: YES, this is absolutely normal. This is part and parcel of what it means to be in the THEATRE. In this day and age, there are very few honest-to-gosh theatre COMPANIES out there...that is, groups that maintain the same personnel show after show, season after season. The reality is that most companies cast show-by-show, meaning that people come together, BOND very quickly (because you HAVE to get that close in order to rehearse and perform the play effectively), and then, just as quickly as it all began...it's over.
I spent about 2 1/2 years traveling the U.S. in various touring companies, and, when the show was over and everything was packed up, I used to go back into the theatre one more time and stand alone at center stage. The set was gone, the audience had gone home...it was as though we were never there.
It's very bittersweet, isn't it?
But, that impermanence is just one of the many things that makes theatre so wonderful. A company of actors and designers and technicians come together for such a brief time. If the experience is meaningful to you, it will live in your memory forever...just as a good production will live in the memory of the audience that sees it.
2007-02-18 06:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been in almost 20 shows. I had the leading role in "Annie" when I was 10. I was devastated when it was over. I made so many good friends and had a blast. I also was very saddened at closing. You move on and do other shows. I have been in shows back to back since June 2006. The busier you are the less likely to dwell on the grief and loss. Break a leg!
2007-02-18 04:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Momma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to feel saddened at the closing of a show, just to add to someone's else answer you might want to contact your Stage Manager for the show, if they are any kind of Stage Manager they'll have all the contact information for everyone involved in the show and can help you get in touch with the close friends you've made...
2007-02-18 05:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how I felt after playing football since I was in midget league and winning All County and All Conference awards then not being able to play anymore.
I would say I would try to keep contact with your friends and really consider finding another play to do either more local or try to go back out again. You won't be happy if you later think "I could have tried it"
But no one knows your situation better than you, for me to play College Football was out of my price range, and I probably will regret it. So I'm not sure that helps. Goodluck!
2007-02-18 02:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by ShootsNLadders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You miss your friends and you miss the fun you had working on the play. What's abnormal about that? Why not reach out to a few of them and let them know you'd like to stay in contact. While you're at it, look for your next opportunity to act. Sounds like you've found a new passion. Go for it!
2007-02-18 02:28:19 · answer #6 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very normal, and has happened to me too. Try to get some information from them, like im. You can also have a reunion play, like schedule a time to get together and perform the play again.
2007-02-18 03:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by futurestar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course its normal.many of us have gone through this,i included.why don't you call them over to go watch a movie or something.x
2007-02-18 04:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by summer shadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, its very noram;l.. plan a reunion party!
2007-02-18 02:26:25 · answer #9 · answered by Jody G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋