The Callback

So I went home and worked on the music for a few hours...listening to Matt on the cast album, trying to absorb Adam's music in my body, working on all three scenes, and making sure to feel prepared but not over prepared. I wanted to show them me exploring my take on Fabrizio--in the world of the play but not an imitation of Matt. He and I are so different I knew it was important for me to find my own truth in this character.

The callback itself was great fun:

Before going in the room I saw Chris Sarandon waiting to go in as well. I'm so excited to work with him!

Anyway, I went in and Kelli and Victoria were in the room! It was so wonderful to have them there to work with--a true gift. I sang 'Il Mondo' and then read an early scene with Fabrizio, Clara, and Margaret. Bart gave me a bunch of direction providing me with an underbelly for the scene--really mixing things up and playing a bit. With Victoria and Kelli to play with it was a rush! Then I sang 'Love to Me' (to Kelli) and then the team wanted to see/hear the scene leading into 'Say It Somehow' and the song. So Kelli and I worked through it...I am so grateful to have had her to work with in there! Most of the time actors audition to an invisible muse somewhere in the back of the room. Having Kelli reallky made things electrifying.

Anyway, that was that. I left feeling pretty good. I was in my body, loose and open. I thought I took Bart's direction well and that Adam was pleased with the vocal adjustment I made. It was nerve wracking (sp?) and so emotionally charging I kind of felt a little buzzed. I knew I'd be finding out by the end of the day because I was headed out of town early the next morning on a trip that, were I to get the job, I might have to cancel.

So I found my way out of the basement of LCT's Beaumont Theater and soaked in the sun walking out on 65th street. Whoever they chose, I was just happy I did good work--proud to have had the chance to work on such great material with 2 great actresses and a brilliant creative team. It's an audition i won't soon forget.