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It's taken me a little while to pick this song. I debated long and hard. And then...inspiration struck!
Actually, inspiration came in the form of a large white envelope from Disney. Guess who was accepted to the summer 2009 alumni program as an attractions cast member?!
ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seeing as how I'm headed to Disney, I quickly realized what was in order for today's Musical Monday. THE THEME FROM FANTASMIC!
It's so epic. And it's the fireworks show from my park, the Disney-MGM Studios.
All right, the Disney-Hollywood Studios. *bleck*
But doesn't that music just fill you with Disney joy?
(Also, now you can expect a TON of blogging about what it's like to work for the mouse. Hopefully it'll be exciting!)
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
25 Things...because there's nothing else to do...
I'm so anxious about Disney I can't write anything interested. I provide, instead, an internet meme.
1) While I've always enjoyed soda (especially Sprite, Dr. Pepper, and Jones Green Apple), it's never been that much of a vice for me. But over the past two months I got addicted to Pepsi, and now it's so hard to say no...
2) I didn't date in high school and was attracted to very few boys. Ergo, my high school theater teacher thought I was a lesbian.
3) However, once I did start dating, I was done. P was my first and last boyfriend (as well as my first and last first kiss).
4) When I was little, I desperately wanted freckles. I have very few, but occasionally I develop new ones. I have five tiny freckles in a straight line from the corner of my left eye, and it looks kind of cool.
5) I tend to get obsessive over things. The first truly memorable one was my obsession over the movie Anastasia (1997). Man, I loved that thing. I even have the music box.
6) I started writing fanfiction as a middle-schooler. I ended up getting really popular online, so now I have 200+ people who have me marked as a favorite author...even though I don't write often anymore.
7) I'm super-good at organizing things...I just can never manage to keep everything organized...
8) I hate talking on the phone. Hate it, hate it, hate it. Even if I know you and love you, sometimes I won't answer the phone...I'll sit there and listen to it ring, listen to the voicemail you leave, and text you back.
9) I love flowers. Love, love, love. Especially lilies of the valley and yellow roses. I've always wanted a garden.
10) I first realized I wanted to be a voice actor when I was about seven or eight years old and started listening to the Focus on the Family radio show Adventures in Odyssey.
11) I'm easily manipulated and intimidated by people, especially if they're older than I am.
12) I know way too much about animation, especially if it's Disney. I'm a walking trivia guide, man!
13) I can navigate around every Walt Disney World park (except Animal Kingdom) with my eyes closed. And I can tell you the best places to find characters. And I know when to get onto which rides.
14) I don't draw or play the piano anymore because of my wrists. I'm also not allowed to write with normal writing utensils. That's why I carry my faithful laptop Sokka around.
15) I name inanimate objects. It gives you something to call it when things go wrong.
16) While cosplay and anime cons wereruined for me, I still wish I could afford to make some completely amazing cosplays. And then sit around at home in them. Or make Youtube videos. Either one.
17) Speaking of cosplays, it is my dream to the Ultimate Toph Bei Fong Cosplayer. Because I am a nerd. But seriously, there's finally a fun character I could pull off.
18) I have always always always wanted a Yorkshire terrier. I shall name him Speed Racer and carry him in the basket of my retro Barbie-pink Schwinn bicycle. (I always said I would name him Telligrue...but I think Telligrue will be a middle name. Because COME ON! This:
named Speed Racer?! How much better can that get?!
19) I can recite the first chapter of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, as well as various and sundry other passages of books.
20) My dream in life is to be an action figure. Well, to voice a character that is made into an action figure and sold at Target and various comic conventions.
21) I wish I could still draw.
22) The only things I've ever won were a Trevecca visor from speech meet and tickets to a Gwen Stefani concert. Which I did not go to.
23) I used to play Oregon Trail (the original one) like a fiend. That, and American Girl Premiere. That's about as far as I got on the video game front.
24) I'm usually writing something story-related, no matter what I'm doing. Even when I"m far from my lappie, I'm scripting scenes and characters in my head.
And the last one! Finally!
25) I always wanted to have lots and lots of siblings. Or at least a brother. But nope, just a sister.
Hope this was entertaining!
1) While I've always enjoyed soda (especially Sprite, Dr. Pepper, and Jones Green Apple), it's never been that much of a vice for me. But over the past two months I got addicted to Pepsi, and now it's so hard to say no...
2) I didn't date in high school and was attracted to very few boys. Ergo, my high school theater teacher thought I was a lesbian.
3) However, once I did start dating, I was done. P was my first and last boyfriend (as well as my first and last first kiss).
4) When I was little, I desperately wanted freckles. I have very few, but occasionally I develop new ones. I have five tiny freckles in a straight line from the corner of my left eye, and it looks kind of cool.
5) I tend to get obsessive over things. The first truly memorable one was my obsession over the movie Anastasia (1997). Man, I loved that thing. I even have the music box.
6) I started writing fanfiction as a middle-schooler. I ended up getting really popular online, so now I have 200+ people who have me marked as a favorite author...even though I don't write often anymore.
7) I'm super-good at organizing things...I just can never manage to keep everything organized...
8) I hate talking on the phone. Hate it, hate it, hate it. Even if I know you and love you, sometimes I won't answer the phone...I'll sit there and listen to it ring, listen to the voicemail you leave, and text you back.
9) I love flowers. Love, love, love. Especially lilies of the valley and yellow roses. I've always wanted a garden.
10) I first realized I wanted to be a voice actor when I was about seven or eight years old and started listening to the Focus on the Family radio show Adventures in Odyssey.
11) I'm easily manipulated and intimidated by people, especially if they're older than I am.
12) I know way too much about animation, especially if it's Disney. I'm a walking trivia guide, man!
13) I can navigate around every Walt Disney World park (except Animal Kingdom) with my eyes closed. And I can tell you the best places to find characters. And I know when to get onto which rides.
14) I don't draw or play the piano anymore because of my wrists. I'm also not allowed to write with normal writing utensils. That's why I carry my faithful laptop Sokka around.
15) I name inanimate objects. It gives you something to call it when things go wrong.
16) While cosplay and anime cons wereruined for me, I still wish I could afford to make some completely amazing cosplays. And then sit around at home in them. Or make Youtube videos. Either one.
17) Speaking of cosplays, it is my dream to the Ultimate Toph Bei Fong Cosplayer. Because I am a nerd. But seriously, there's finally a fun character I could pull off.
18) I have always always always wanted a Yorkshire terrier. I shall name him Speed Racer and carry him in the basket of my retro Barbie-pink Schwinn bicycle. (I always said I would name him Telligrue...but I think Telligrue will be a middle name. Because COME ON! This:
named Speed Racer?! How much better can that get?!19) I can recite the first chapter of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, as well as various and sundry other passages of books.
20) My dream in life is to be an action figure. Well, to voice a character that is made into an action figure and sold at Target and various comic conventions.
21) I wish I could still draw.
22) The only things I've ever won were a Trevecca visor from speech meet and tickets to a Gwen Stefani concert. Which I did not go to.
23) I used to play Oregon Trail (the original one) like a fiend. That, and American Girl Premiere. That's about as far as I got on the video game front.
24) I'm usually writing something story-related, no matter what I'm doing. Even when I"m far from my lappie, I'm scripting scenes and characters in my head.
And the last one! Finally!
25) I always wanted to have lots and lots of siblings. Or at least a brother. But nope, just a sister.
Hope this was entertaining!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
STUFF A MONKEY!!!!
From the Disney website:
"Members of our team are verifying that each applicant is an alumnus of the Disney College Program, checking their rehire status, record cards, and evaluating the expressed role interests with the limited opportunities available in each role.
"If we need additional paperwork or other information from someone interested in the alumni program, we will contact them on an individual basis.
"Notification for this program will be made through a letter sent through the U.S. Postal Service.
Our goal is to notify everyone as quickly as possible. Please understand that the necessary research involved with each interested party will take time. Our estimated time frame for notification is between late February and mid March. However, it could take longer in some situations."
GRKLJAKLJKLJDKLJFKLSDJFKL:SDJKLFJSDLFJSDJFL:SD.
I'm so anxious I could stuff a monkey.
"Members of our team are verifying that each applicant is an alumnus of the Disney College Program, checking their rehire status, record cards, and evaluating the expressed role interests with the limited opportunities available in each role.
"If we need additional paperwork or other information from someone interested in the alumni program, we will contact them on an individual basis.
"Notification for this program will be made through a letter sent through the U.S. Postal Service.
Our goal is to notify everyone as quickly as possible. Please understand that the necessary research involved with each interested party will take time. Our estimated time frame for notification is between late February and mid March. However, it could take longer in some situations."
GRKLJAKLJKLJDKLJFKLSDJFKL:SDJKLFJSDLFJSDJFL:SD.
I'm so anxious I could stuff a monkey.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Musical Monday #5!
I had to look up last week's MM to rememeber what number this was...
This week's Musical Monday is very, very special, in that it has a great deal of different music and even more sentimental value. This is the pirate chase scene that I put together for Enchanted Attic, the show I just directed.
This was honestly the hardest part for me. I had throw out the script and come up with something funny and imaginative that allowed the actors show off how awesome they were, and that used our set. It took an entire 2 1/2-hour rehearsal to block this, and they were always so tired afterwards, but they did a fantastic job and the audience thought it was hysterical.
So here it is! The pirate chase scene from Enchanted Attic. Now you can see what I was agonizing over for the past month and a half...
(it wouldn't let me embed. Let me go cry now...)
But anyways, here's the music I used for the scene (which makes it qualify for a Musical Monday! Yes!...yes? Maybe? If I beg hard?"
"Hide and Go Sneak (score)" from Peter Pan
"Two Hornpipes (score)" from Pirates of the Caribbean
"To the Rescue (score)" from Nightmare Before Christmas
"Sootballs (score)" from Spirited Away
"Tsugaru" from DDR: Max 2
"Theme from Jaws" from...well, I'm going to have to say Jaws
"Jack Sparrow (score) from Pirates of the Caribbean
This week's Musical Monday is very, very special, in that it has a great deal of different music and even more sentimental value. This is the pirate chase scene that I put together for Enchanted Attic, the show I just directed.
This was honestly the hardest part for me. I had throw out the script and come up with something funny and imaginative that allowed the actors show off how awesome they were, and that used our set. It took an entire 2 1/2-hour rehearsal to block this, and they were always so tired afterwards, but they did a fantastic job and the audience thought it was hysterical.
So here it is! The pirate chase scene from Enchanted Attic. Now you can see what I was agonizing over for the past month and a half...
(it wouldn't let me embed. Let me go cry now...)
But anyways, here's the music I used for the scene (which makes it qualify for a Musical Monday! Yes!...yes? Maybe? If I beg hard?"
"Hide and Go Sneak (score)" from Peter Pan
"Two Hornpipes (score)" from Pirates of the Caribbean
"To the Rescue (score)" from Nightmare Before Christmas
"Sootballs (score)" from Spirited Away
"Tsugaru" from DDR: Max 2
"Theme from Jaws" from...well, I'm going to have to say Jaws
"Jack Sparrow (score) from Pirates of the Caribbean
Sunday, February 15, 2009
And...another show over
Enchanted Attic closed last night, after a decent run. We had about 150 at each open-to-the-public performances, which is definitely good.
Now I have to write a post-mortem...which is a fancy term for "what do you think went well, and what do you think could have gone better?". And then I get to talk it over with Mike and Deb. Should be interesting, but it'll be nice to know what Mike thought of the show.
I think it was a really good show, but it had one terrifically bad weakness: poor dialogue. The story and the physical comedy were perfect for children, but the dialogue was so high-brow that it was definitely meant for adults. So weird! Also, the physical comedy vanished after the first act, because there was no real opportunity to use it. Dangit.
And now I have nothing to do for the rest of the semester but perfect my audition for Guys and Dolls. Which I'm honestly getting excited about. I haven't been onstage in a year and it feels so odd.
Oh! And I'm twenty-two now! It's pretty astounding. I keep thinking I'm about seventeen or so...but I'm not. So weird.
But I spent my whole birthday day with fun people doing fun things. And I had candy. Lots of candy. And SO MANY FLOWERS!!!!! Emma got me flowers, and Rose got me flowers, and P gave me the most beautiful bouquet of yellow roses...which I love. Makes my day.
Now I have to write a post-mortem...which is a fancy term for "what do you think went well, and what do you think could have gone better?". And then I get to talk it over with Mike and Deb. Should be interesting, but it'll be nice to know what Mike thought of the show.
I think it was a really good show, but it had one terrifically bad weakness: poor dialogue. The story and the physical comedy were perfect for children, but the dialogue was so high-brow that it was definitely meant for adults. So weird! Also, the physical comedy vanished after the first act, because there was no real opportunity to use it. Dangit.
And now I have nothing to do for the rest of the semester but perfect my audition for Guys and Dolls. Which I'm honestly getting excited about. I haven't been onstage in a year and it feels so odd.
Oh! And I'm twenty-two now! It's pretty astounding. I keep thinking I'm about seventeen or so...but I'm not. So weird.
But I spent my whole birthday day with fun people doing fun things. And I had candy. Lots of candy. And SO MANY FLOWERS!!!!! Emma got me flowers, and Rose got me flowers, and P gave me the most beautiful bouquet of yellow roses...which I love. Makes my day.
Friday, February 13, 2009
One performance down, three more to go!
The first performance went over pretty well yesterday! It's always so different to go from dress rehearsals in perfect conditions to the actual show. And the actual show conditions translates as "five hundred kindergarteners unable to sit still."
Projection could have been stronger, energy could have been higher. The script could have been BETTER WRITTEN. Also, the ASM shouldn't have walked onstage in full lights to close the puppet theater. But still, it was a good performance, especially since so many cast members are feeling sick. Especially poor Freida. She keeps calling it the black lung, though, which we all giggle at.
This is off-topic, but I hate people who talk to themselves. And breathe through their mouths. Like the girl in the computer lab right now. Ugh. Shoot me.
Anyways, we have our second performance tonight. Hopefully things will be even better!
Projection could have been stronger, energy could have been higher. The script could have been BETTER WRITTEN. Also, the ASM shouldn't have walked onstage in full lights to close the puppet theater. But still, it was a good performance, especially since so many cast members are feeling sick. Especially poor Freida. She keeps calling it the black lung, though, which we all giggle at.
This is off-topic, but I hate people who talk to themselves. And breathe through their mouths. Like the girl in the computer lab right now. Ugh. Shoot me.
Anyways, we have our second performance tonight. Hopefully things will be even better!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Musical Monday #4!
I love this song. Love, love, love. Love it to the point that P and I are using it as our first dance at our wedding. ^_^
Disney's a big deal to me. So when a lot of their recent films turned into stupid effing trainwrecks that were made only to make money but failed anyway (Home on the Range, The Wild, etc.) I was pretty broken up about it.
Then I saw Meet the Robinsons. It was supposed to be released six months earlier than its final release date, but John Lasseter said he wanted the film pushed back so they could work on it. It was worth it. It's the first movie in a long time that felt like an actual Disney movie. Sure, it's got its rough spots, but it's a clever, emotionally charged story.
The last part made me bawl. Throughout the whole film (I'll try not to make these into big spoilers) twelve-year-old orphan Lewis is looking to the past for answers, but everyone keeps telling him to "keep moving forward." The movie closes with a quote from Walt Disney that says..."Keep moving forward."
Not only do I love this film, but this song's lyrics are perfect for a wedding song, especially for me and P, who have been engaged for nearly two years...it'll be three years by the time we finally get married. And we've been through a lot in our fairly short lives- a fifteen year history of depression for me, and a year-long illness for him. The words of this song are just perfect.
So here it is. "Little Wonders" by Rob Thomas, from the movie Meet the Robinsons.
Disney's a big deal to me. So when a lot of their recent films turned into stupid effing trainwrecks that were made only to make money but failed anyway (Home on the Range, The Wild, etc.) I was pretty broken up about it.
Then I saw Meet the Robinsons. It was supposed to be released six months earlier than its final release date, but John Lasseter said he wanted the film pushed back so they could work on it. It was worth it. It's the first movie in a long time that felt like an actual Disney movie. Sure, it's got its rough spots, but it's a clever, emotionally charged story.
The last part made me bawl. Throughout the whole film (I'll try not to make these into big spoilers) twelve-year-old orphan Lewis is looking to the past for answers, but everyone keeps telling him to "keep moving forward." The movie closes with a quote from Walt Disney that says..."Keep moving forward."
Not only do I love this film, but this song's lyrics are perfect for a wedding song, especially for me and P, who have been engaged for nearly two years...it'll be three years by the time we finally get married. And we've been through a lot in our fairly short lives- a fifteen year history of depression for me, and a year-long illness for him. The words of this song are just perfect.
So here it is. "Little Wonders" by Rob Thomas, from the movie Meet the Robinsons.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Really? Really.
The musical is Guys and Dolls. Ugh. Shoot me.
It could have been worse...but still. I was so geared up for Seven Brides. I even watched the movie last night. I could have made such a good Millie...
Anyways, the season looks like this:
August: Death of a Salesman (a faculty/alumni/some students show)
November: Guys and Dolls
February: Beau Jest
April: Shakespeare Scene Festival
...plus three children's shows scattered throughout.
So yeah. A decent season.
I talked to Mike about if I'll be eligible for Beau Jest, since I graduate in December. He said he'd think about it...so I'm crossing my fingers!
It could have been worse...but still. I was so geared up for Seven Brides. I even watched the movie last night. I could have made such a good Millie...
Anyways, the season looks like this:
August: Death of a Salesman (a faculty/alumni/some students show)
November: Guys and Dolls
February: Beau Jest
April: Shakespeare Scene Festival
...plus three children's shows scattered throughout.
So yeah. A decent season.
I talked to Mike about if I'll be eligible for Beau Jest, since I graduate in December. He said he'd think about it...so I'm crossing my fingers!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
"Nancy" is a great adjective
One of the actresses in Enchanted Attic keeps using "nancy" as an adjective and it cracks me up. Like when we were blocking out the kung fu fight in the chase scene, and she's like "Oh, I can't actually hurt you, I'm such a nancy." Ah, good times.
Mike the Almighty Director is announcing the season for next year tomorrow. I have literally had nightmares every night this week about because I'm so anxious. It'll be my last semester, after all, and my last musical here. Sad days. But here's some of my suspicions:
1) Guys and Dolls: I don't hate this show, but I don't love it. Sarah Brown gets on my last nerve. If we were doing it, I'd shoot for Adelaide. She's all nasally and it's great. But I don't think we'll do it; the theater department did it in the late 90s, and we try to not repeat shows.
2) My Fair Lady: I would love it if we did this show. I've been singing it since I was 10, and it's fabulous. I'd definitely try for Eliza. But alas, not only would I probably not get the part (my high range is weeeeeaaaaak) but we probably aren't doing this one. Not dancey enough.
3) Pajama Game: Don't want to do this. Really campy. Don't have a clue if Mike is thinking it, though!! It's definitely the wild card.
4) Godspell: This was in the running last season. Eh, I'd be up for it. I don't think we'll do it though...not dancey enough, and we just did a Bible-story-based-play.
5) Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: OMFG. If we did this show, I would explode in joy. Seriously. I'd shoot for Millie, but if I got to play a bride (especially Alice or Dorcas) it would make my life. And this is the on I think Mike will pick!! It's dancey, it's a big-scale production, and we've never done it here.
So yeah. That's what my money's on. But if I got to pick the musical...
-Les Miserables (Eponine)
-Into the Woods (Baker's Wife or Little Red)
-The Secret Garden (Mary or Martha)
Hey, a girl can dream, can't she?
Monday, February 2, 2009
Musical Monday #3!
I can't believe I haven't blogged since last Musical Monday!
Wait, wait, yes, I can. That's what happens when you have a cold...and no medicine at hand except Sprite and theater-induced adrenaline...and rehearsals. (That's also my explanation for why my dorm room is a wreck. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.)
Anyways, my Musical Monday selection is...
"There's a Reason These Tables Are Numbered, Honey, You Just Haven't Thought Of It Yet."
Is that not the best name ever? Yay for Panic! At the Disco.
This is the live version from a concert in Denver...it's different from the album version, but it's so snazzy.
Now, why did I pick this song?
There's something about it that has always appealed to me deeply. There's something just so wild and devious and attractive about the song. And besides, haven't you ever wanted to just show up some snotty diva by how awesome you are? It would never happen, but you can listen to this song and nod your head and say, "Why, yes, in fact, I am the new cancer." Then you'll pause and say..."What on EARTH does that mean?!"
Oh, well. I love this song. And I love the fact that the piano sounds like "Puttin' on the Ritz."
And I love the hotness of all that is Brendon. I mean...he's hawtt!
Wait, wait, yes, I can. That's what happens when you have a cold...and no medicine at hand except Sprite and theater-induced adrenaline...and rehearsals. (That's also my explanation for why my dorm room is a wreck. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.)
Anyways, my Musical Monday selection is...
"There's a Reason These Tables Are Numbered, Honey, You Just Haven't Thought Of It Yet."
Is that not the best name ever? Yay for Panic! At the Disco.
This is the live version from a concert in Denver...it's different from the album version, but it's so snazzy.
Now, why did I pick this song?
There's something about it that has always appealed to me deeply. There's something just so wild and devious and attractive about the song. And besides, haven't you ever wanted to just show up some snotty diva by how awesome you are? It would never happen, but you can listen to this song and nod your head and say, "Why, yes, in fact, I am the new cancer." Then you'll pause and say..."What on EARTH does that mean?!"
Oh, well. I love this song. And I love the fact that the piano sounds like "Puttin' on the Ritz."
And I love the hotness of all that is Brendon. I mean...he's hawtt!
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