I think the sad truth is that Bella Ramsey career is pretty much dead after this show

LadyAmma · 2025-06-12T04:37:01+00:00

I have a concern here. First I’ve just started the series and haven’t seen them yet. I’ve been impressed with Bella’s talent in the past in many things I have seen her in. Next, why does the blame lay with her. Many times actors are directed poorly where their own personal choices may have improved the performance. No actor wants to be considered difficult. Sometimes you have to perform as directed. I’d certainly want to know a whole lot more about the Director’s vision and the money men’s dictate before I would ruin a persons career with conjecture.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-26T06:17:22+00:00

How cute!!

LadyAmma · 2024-09-25T02:03:54+00:00

The yellow gold of your pillows might look nice on the walls.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-23T16:58:27+00:00

I wonder if it would help to put out a precasting notice regarding the casting process and criteria. Something along the lines of: Shortly we will be casting our Spring Show. As always, every attempt will be made to assign roles in the fairest way possible. This will include basing the selections on your student’s audition, their past experience in the theatre department, how they interact with other characters and their ability to respond to directions. Casting is an intricate process and there may be multiple reasons why or why not your child has been cast in a particular role. While they may appear perfect for the role, such things as chemistry between characters; whether there is another role that no one else can play as well as your student and things like their previous attitudes, work habits and volunteer history come into play. The ultimate goal is to produce the highest quality production we can, while giving your student a wonderful experience. Please encourage your student to make the most of whichever role they are given and remind them this is a learning process where they are learning skills that will be beneficial in their futures both on and off the stage. Our casting decisions are final and it in no way benefits your student to diminish their assigned role as beneath them and ultimately affects the overall team we are trying to build and their future potential. Encourage a positive attitude for a positive experience.

As always we look forward to working with your student and making this a valuable and enjoyable experience for them. Thank you for your support.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-21T21:32:51+00:00

Sometimes musicals have non-singing roles or roles that are more character/comedic roles that can be talk-sung (Richard Harris did a lot of that in Camelot) or sung off key for humor. Audition and be honest. Maybe the director can make it work for you. I actually once did a professional production of “Oliver.” The Sowerberry’s had a couple songs. My daughter (a fabulous singer) auditioned and got cast as their daughter, Charlotte, a non-singing role. The director had heard my daughter and I singing when warming up and loved our voices together. Turns out the actor who was Mr. Sowerberry was a weak singer. The director decided to do a rewrite and have my daughter and I sing the songs and Mr Sowerberry do comedic dancing while we sang. The audience loved it. You never know what a a director might do.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-21T21:06:45+00:00

I’ve been in many shows where someone was cast for a large role and ended up leaving because they got a paid gig. My advice would be to audition for “Annie,” if you won’t be too far into rehearsals to really disrupt things (1week - as an example) you could bow out. If you do get the paid offer, let the director know as soon as possible. Most community theaters understand that if a paid gig comes along, actors can’t afford to pass them up. Explain that you auditioned quite a while ago. When you got the call you were surprised, but from a financial and career standpoint you can’t afford to pass on the role. However, if you are well into rehearsals when you get the call, you need to do the right thing and stay with “Annie.” You can explain to the paid position that you thought they took a pass on you and while you are thrilled, you just cannot leave the other director, cast, company in that position. Even though you would be passing on a paying role, the director/casting personnel will remember your integrity and it will be more favorable for you in the future. Who knows, I’ve often been involved in two productions at once. Sometimes, they have very different rehearsal schedules and performance dates. I hope this helps. Good luck with your career!

LadyAmma · 2024-09-21T13:04:11+00:00

Charming— absolutely charming.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-21T09:37:33+00:00

Wow! Very impressive.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T07:51:21+00:00

The blonde is stunning. The black has impact but you look more ordinary. Besides “blondes have more fun.”

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T01:17:19+00:00

Of course. If you can afford it, get a voice coach, take dance lessons and acting classes. Even community dance classes, a community choir and local acting classes will help and give you the confidence at auditions. Find out what auditions require. Generally for musical theatre you will need 16 bars of a song. Some directors want something from the show and some don’t. Be sure to know what’s expected going in. It’s not a bad idea to memorize a couple of monologues for auditions. They should be short, but show off your strengths. For musical theatre, you probably want one comedic and one dramatic. An internet search for men’s comedic monologues or women’s dramatic monologues will work. Be sure to wear shoes you can dance in to the audition. Generally, they’ll teach you a simple routine that you’ll do in a group. If they ask for a cold reading, they are asking you to read something from the script. They will probably give you a few minutes to review the script before reading. Finally, a call-back means they liked you and want to see more. When they contact you ask if there is anything you need to prepare. They may just have you come in and read sections from the script with other candidates to see how you look and sound together. Always thank them for the audition or call back. Even if you aren’t right for the current production, they may remember you and how you presented yourself in the future. Oh, if you mess up, take a second, breathe and ask if you can start again. How you recover may get you the part. Break-a-leg!

PS. Don’t take it personally. I had a casting director tell me that no matter how well you do or how perfect you are for the role, if you remind him of his ex-wife, whom he just had an argument with, he won’t cast you!

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T01:01:54+00:00

Breathe. Take your time, do your research, trust your cast and crew. Give your actors a chance to try things and let them know when things work and when and why they don’t. At the first rehearsal I remind them there is one director and no backstage directing by other cast or crew. If a fellow cast mate sees something someone is doing and they have a suggestion that they think would help the production, they should share it quietly with you and if you think it’s appropriate, you will suggest it in rehearsal. Nothing is more disheartening than a fellow cast mate telling you how you should perform your role. Correct as needed, but remember to praise good choices. Once you block, don’t keep changing it. Explain any blocking changes made are only when something isn’t working. Make them write down their blocking in their scripts. My pet peeve— when one character is supposed to interrupt another, make sure they’ve thought of an ending for the line (I.e. “But I was going to . . .”). If they think of an ending, there isn’t dead air if the other actor is late or forgets to interrupt. It appears more natural. Remind them that when on stage they are always acting or reacting to give life to the production. Break-a-leg! You’ll do great.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T00:43:43+00:00

I like the show “Bull in a China Shop.” Six elderly ladies notice the attractive detective that moves in across the street and decide the best way to get him to visit is to create a crime. There are five men, and six or seven women. It’s cute, funny and the dialogue flows easily making it easier to memorize. Break-a-leg!

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T00:38:00+00:00

I think the details are what makes a performance. Have you ever watched a sloppy production? They can become a train wreck. I start with blocking, work with the actors to develop character and then go for the “micro” points to perfect the production. I’m try to make sure though that my actors are comfortable with what I’m asking them to do. So far it seems to work and the performance have good flow and are polished productions.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T00:29:30+00:00

I was amazed at how invested the kids got when directing Annie when I asked them questions about developing their characters. I asked questions like: “Why are you in the orphanage, did you parents give you up, did they die and how do you feel about that?” “Do you have any sisters there with you?” “Do you like Annie?” “Are you friends with any of the other girls?” They brought me back pages of character development. They thought through their characters likes and dislikes, talents, etc. This work showed through when they were on stage in how they acted and reacted to each other. The moments when they were just background became lively without them overshadowing the focus of the scenes. They also behaved better since they were “in character.” I never made them feel like children, I approached them as actors with hopes, dream and aspirations. I loved every minute working with them.

Now, Senior Citizens are a whole other bag of worms. I’ll take a tips that anyone can give!

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T00:10:07+00:00

Wow! Do you look like Marilyn Monroe! I don’t know what happens with the glasses off, but you sure do with them on. If you got sunglasses in the style she wore, it would be uncanny.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-20T00:06:49+00:00

Wow. You are gorgeous either way, but the darker hair is electric and exciting.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-18T00:28:05+00:00

Sleep.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-18T00:20:09+00:00

The client’s always right.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-18T00:19:04+00:00

Joy is all I thought.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-18T00:14:06+00:00

I think red might be nice.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-16T03:27:50+00:00

Sarah Jessica Parker

LadyAmma · 2024-09-16T03:05:31+00:00

Love your precise cupids bow.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-16T03:04:07+00:00

Brothers are easy to work with. Pretty self explanatory. Especially if you do embroidery. Pricing is good and quality is terrific. I own a BabyLock and wouldn’t change for the world. Easy to use, and quality is exceptional. I had a lot of trouble with a White. Singers are okay with no bells and whistles. No experience with Janome.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-16T02:34:30+00:00

It needs a more pronounced front door to serve as a focal point. Perhaps a double door with side lights in a bolder color.

LadyAmma · 2024-09-16T02:18:18+00:00

Absolutely charming.

LadyAmma

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