New Beginnings!

    Rehearsals for the ONU Holiday Spectacular began last Tuesday – the day after set strike for Beauty and the Beast! I am so grateful to have been cast in this production as the Angel, a Toy Soldier, a Santa Baby, and a Female Singer/Dancer. It feels absolutely fantastic to be doing what I love again. I really missed singing, dancing, and acting while I was stage managing for Beauty and the Beast. I know I have had my classes during the day where I got to work on different dance and acting skills, but I really missed getting to perform in a production. Every day I feel so happy and lucky to be doing what I’m doing in this show.

    Our first two days of rehearsal were focused on learned all of the music for the show. The third day of rehearsal, we worked on music for an hour, then transitioned into dance rehearsal for the rest of the night. For every rehearsal since then, we have been learning and cleaning dances. It is crazy to me that we have only been rehearsing for one week and we have already learned so much. Rehearsals are exhausting and long, but so worth it! I love getting to work with my friends again on something we all love to do.

    I am very proud of myself for hopping right into the rehearsal process of another show after pouring my heart and soul into Beauty and the Beast. It has been a difficult transition and sometimes I feel like I am never going to catch up on the classwork I fell behind on at the end of Beauty and the Beast. However, the past two days have been beneficial to me and, I feel like I’m getting back on top of where I need to be. 

    I hope you all are as excited to see Holiday as I am to be in it! 🎭

Comments

  1. Olivia GierkeOctober 27, 2021 at 11:31 PM

    I am so excited you get to perform again, even though you did such a wonderful job as our stage manager. Onstage is where you really shine, and I am so excited to get to see you sing as the angel. It’s already sounding beautiful!

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  2. alaina caseyOctober 31, 2021 at 4:14 PM

    Emily I am so proud that you are casted in the this production. I've heard how amazing this show is and I am beyond excited to watch it. I can't imagine the difficult transition from Beaty and the Beast but I have to say it was worth it. I absolutely loved the production of Beaty and the Beast, you guys did an amazing job! I can't wait to watch the Holiday Spectacular and I wish you the best of luck rehearsing for the big day!

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  3. JasmynNovember 3, 2021 at 8:59 PM

    Emily, congratulations on being casted in this production! I can only imagine how busy you must be as you transition from Beauty and the Best to this production, but it's so amazing that you're getting to do what you love. I'm looking forward to the Holiday Spectacular and can't wait to see you crush your performance! Wishing you good luck on your rehearsals and performance!

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