When I was trying out for the school play, Charlotte's Web,(I'm a 7th grader at a 7-12 hischl) I knew I probably wouldn't have gotten a lead role, but I tried out for Fern anyway. I ended up getting Charlotte's understudy!!! I was really happy at first,even though all my friends were jealous(but won't admit it), but then I saw how terrible the reel Charlotte was. The first few practices she couldn't even memorize her lines (she was stupid enuf to leev her script @ home during our week long field trip)!!! What should I do to show my drama teacher I'm the one for the job?
P.S.
I never get to practice onstage because the reel Charlotte is always at practice!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-27 11:30:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
In short, you shouldn't. At least not the way you're thinking. Don't undermine another actor. What you should do is do your best to help that poor girl. Your director will see your efforts and will perhaps cast you instead next time or even give you more performances this time, but do not under any circumstance wish another actor not to do well. It will make the whole production suffer. Run lines with her, go over blocking with her, do what you can to make this a successfull production.
my two cents
2007-09-27 11:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You'll most likely get to rehearse eventually. And no one's expected to have their lines memorized in the first few practices! That can take weeks for some people! How fast one can memorize depends on the person. You're an understudy, and the director cast you as such, and what the director says goes. Make sure you show him/her that you are responsible by always listening and taking notes during rehearsal. Be very helpful (not to the point of being annoying, though) and don't talk about the director or the cast behind their backs. This will show her that you can handle the responsibility of a lead and maybe she'll cast you as the lead in the next show!
For now, just wait it out. The director usually knows what he/she is doing.
2007-09-27 18:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Beth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoah! Slow down Margot Channing!
Your friend needs your help. You need to get a reality check in Theatre Etiquette.
The Show matters. You don't.
Whatever you can do to help the Show, do it.
That includes Leaving Your Ego At The Door. Stand tall, grow up, and help the Show.
2007-09-28 01:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋