There Are No Small Parts
There are no small parts, only small actors.
So says Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. The show last night was wonderful. (Could it be anything less?) A- had a small part in the ensemble where he sang, danced, and twirled girls. He's no budding Fred Astaire but he held his own. I know I could never have done what he was doing when I was his age.
The only thing about his performance that took me by surprise was this curious thing he kept doing with his mouth. After the second or third time I noticed it, I turned to S- and said "What's he doing with his mouth? What's wrong with his mouth? I've never seen him do that before."
"That? He's smiling." Because of copyright issues, we weren't allowed to take pictures during the show. I'm sure he'll deny ever doing it.
The main characters - especially the kids who played Will, Betty Blake, and Clem - really were first rate. I couldn't act my way out of a brown paper bag so I always admire those who can. What a talent.
A- has three more performances. The show closes Saturday night. A short run.
I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille.
K-
Some people have the ability to be totally natural about letting their hair down and not holding anything back, all while being completely sober. I think they're called actors. Your son may have it. I really admire that. It sounds like everyone had a terrific time.
Hey, that is so cool! Congratulations to A- on his successful debut! I don't think I could act either, but when I was in high school (back in the dark ages), I was in a capella choir and we used to perform musicals. I always managed to be part of the ensemble and it was intimidating to be up there trying to remember which way to move!! So my hat's off to A-.
Congrats to A-. I really admire anyone who can get up in front of people and do that. The closest I ever came was playing in the stage band.
Thank you all for the kind words. I found it to be an almost surreal experience.
K-
Was it my imagination, or was this site hacked yesterday? What was that thing I saw?