September 5th
Dear Diary,
I decided to bring you along to school with me. I'm currently in my algebra class right now. It's SOOOO boring! I don't understand math. It's never really been my strongest suit. I would rather wear a barrel.
Sorry. I got sidetracked. That sentence made me think of a musical I saw two years ago. I like musicals. You get to sing in them, and some of them are kind of fun to watch. Some of my favorites are 'Seussical,' 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Phantom of the Opera,' 'Aida,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' and 'Cinderella.'
On my way to math class, I saw a poster for auditions for a play. I've never been in a play. I was in a few musicals, but usually in the chorus. I was in the chorus for 'Camelot,' 'Oklahoma,' and 'Cinderella.' But I got to be the understudy for Chip in 'Beauty and the Beast' and I was cast as Gertrude McFuzz in 'Seussical.'
The play they're auditioning is called 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams. I saw a unicorn on the poster and now I want to audition. Auditions are today and tomorrow.
Oh crud! The teacher just called on me. I'll talk to you later.
After School:
I'm waiting outside of the auditorium. This nice senior girl handed me a cutting to read from and she paired me up with a junior boy. His name is Robert and he's gorgeous. He's got a jawline like a fifties movie star. But that's the problem. His beauty intimidates me. I don't know if I've ever thought of myself as beautiful, even though Abby Cadabby tells me I am.
Speaking of Abby, she's auditioning too. She said she's hoping for the role of Laura or Amanda. It appears this play is very minimal in terms of casting. There are only 2 males and 2 females.
Oh dang it! They just called us in. Here's to hoping I can do a Southern accent.
With Love,
From Julia.