That grabbed your attention, didn’t it?!
Now I know this sounds like a novel way of earning a bit of pin money in these recession-hit times, but needs must…..
Of course not!! (said in a Harry Hill kind of way)
Auditions were held yesterday for our local society’s production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Bit of a raunchy choice for the annual musical, considering in 2009 we performed Guys and Dolls and 2008, Calamity Jane. The last time we tackled something as provocative as this was 2007 when we staged the devilish Witches of Eastwick. That was the year I played the role of Alex (the Cher part in the film version with Jack Nicholson) and startled our local town by singing in stockings, suspenders and thigh-high boots. My husband’s patients were most affronted to see the Doctor’s wife being so brazen.
The last few years have been good for me as regards plum roles. Whether this is down to some modicum of talent or the fact that a couple of the excellent singers in our group went on maternity leave, who knows, but, with some competition out of the way, I muscled in on the action and have had a blast playing great parts in The Pajama Game, Oklahoma, Calamity Jane (see photo of me as Katie Brown), Guys and Dolls as well as Witches.
This year I decided not to audition for a major part and instead try for a cameo role plus a bit of chorus singing and dancing. I thought the role of Angel would suit me…street-wise prostitute, newly-arrived from the big city. I would get to wear tarty clothes, a gaudy wig and say rude words. This seemed like an excellent part. So I auditioned….and got it!
Came home to tell Dougie who shook his head, sighed and asked,
“What will the patients say this time!?”
Then my son Rory came downstairs to ask what part I’d got.
“Your mother’s going to be a whore, son!”
My reputation is in tatters! Though maybe it went some time ago…
I've never seen it (didn't the movie star Dolly Parton?) but glad to hear you got the part!
Yes – Dolly and Burt Reynolds. I didn't fancy being a Dolly (haven't the credentials!)
The part of Angel has comedy and a lovely scene where she's talking to her son on the telephone: it's so heart-wrenching I'm in tears every time I read it!
Oops, was trying to link to my blog and it went weird! Returning your visit to mine, lovely to hear from mothers of teens (hard to blog about them when they visit and read!)and also of your SADOS: our girls are involved in Winchester ENCORE and are rehearsing for Godspell at Theatre Royal in Feb. Happy times!
Brillant bit of marketing that, 'Mum's gone to the whorehouse.' Might draw in a whole new readership! Seriously, though, well done on getting the part, although you are obviously an old pro (geddit?). I am tone deaf myself, so respect to you! By the way, thanks for the meme thingie. You know I've no idea what you're talking about but will try and suss it out and return the favour!
Kim – thanks for coming over. My son just raises his eyebrows when he sees me writing about him. I embarrass him in far worse ways, as you can now realise!
NWBI – I hadn't a clue what it was either so googled it. There's an explanation on my "top five highlights" post. But I don't want the bugger back again, thanks very much!
Well you sure look good in your outfit! I would resemble Widow Twanky if I wore anything like that. Good luck with it all.
CJ xx
Thanks CJ! That costume for Calamity Jane was quite tame for me! For this next show the script notes say for my part "Angel is the most obvious looking whore you'll see all night". Lovely.
Hmmm! Not sure I'd take that as a compliment or not…!!! xx