Having been tipped off regarding the Drummond role, Joe spends Saturday evening going over the lines. Sunday morning during callbacks, Joe reads some of both the Brady and Drummond roles. They read different parts and in different combinations looking for that perfect chemistry, aligning the characters in the play, the dialog, the delivery of the dialog, and the actors in their respective roles.
As I hear Joe recount these events, my mind is whirling with the realization that there must be LOTS of rejection in this business. According to Joe, actors live in the world of "no." So, this is why acting could not possibly work for me. Living in the world of "no" is not a place I could live.
Christopher Weaver is the director and tells those assembled that he has what he wants. What does that mean? Usually, there is a period of "no news is good news" waiting. Generally, each director, each play, each theater group is handled the same, or nearly so, but only in very broad terms. Sometimes the wait is just that, waiting. Sometimes, the "no news is good news" becomes "no news is no go."
The wait begins.
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While chatting on face book with Joe, he mentioned that I should watch "Inherit the wind" on the computer. I had no clue about the movie so I watched 2 different versions of it ..one with Jack Lemmon and one with Spencer Tracey. We both agreed that no one could top Spencer Tracey!! The role of Drummond will be served well by Joe with his commanding voice and talent for making us believe what he says. It should prove to be a worth while evening when the play begins this summer. My best to Joe!!
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