Friday, December 02, 2005
Wanna Be In Rent?
Earlier this week, I was clued in to THIS website. Basically it’s information on how to apply for Rent. It’s been my dream, for years, to be a part of this brilliant production. I wouldn’t consider myself to be a professional singer, but I definitely have some raw and untapped talent that may just be perfect for this show. And if anything, it’s my first professional audition and Lord knows I really need to start taking part in those. Just to stand on that stage, singing my heart out, putting my all out there for criticism and most likely, rejection. It’s a feeling I need to become comfortable with and more importantly, used to.
With my headshot and resume, I sent the following letter:
December 2, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
First I wanted to thank you for opening this envelope! I was incredibly excited to find the “wannabeinrent” website online. Since Rent first opened in 1996, I have been a passionate and dedicated fan. It was during my first viewing of this remarkable production that my life was forever changed; the issues that were presented, the powerful score, the characters that were inspiring and utterly engaging. I’ve seen the Broadway production 8 times since it first opened and to this day, I play the soundtrack about once a week, just so that I have all the words forever at the forefront of my mind. I’ve never been so enamored by a piece of art in my life.
I’ve included my headshot and resume in the hopes of being invited for an audition. It’s been one of my biggest dreams to be a part of this production. I think about it all the time. I am a singer, but I don’t have much professional training. If you’re looking for raw and unexposed talent, I hope you will find that in me. The roles that I think I would be appropriate for me are Mark and Gordon. I know Gordon only has a small solo, but I love his character. Always have.
I take direction very well and I’m an eager and ready to work actor. I’m an incredibly nice guy and am always open to new and exciting experiences. After living in NYC for the last 4 years, I’ve truly realized what it means to be a struggling artist. Rather than continue to be beaten down by the hardships of artistic pursuit, I’m holding my head up high and making small steps to the only career I can ever see for myself. To me, Rent is the epitomy of everything real, natural, and beautiful in the world.
I wish there was some other way for me to explain how deeply in love with this show I am. I hope this short letter gives you a brief look inside the passion and devotion I have for Jonathan Larson’s masterpiece.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Joe CuttheShit
And of course…with a last name like “CuttheShit”, how could I NOT get asked to audition? Ha!
We’ll see. I’m just proud of myself for actually stepping out of my hole and applying for this. In the past, I would have beaten myself down so much that I never would have given this a second thought.
“No Day, But Today”, eh folks?
Earlier this week, I was clued in to THIS website. Basically it’s information on how to apply for Rent. It’s been my dream, for years, to be a part of this brilliant production. I wouldn’t consider myself to be a professional singer, but I definitely have some raw and untapped talent that may just be perfect for this show. And if anything, it’s my first professional audition and Lord knows I really need to start taking part in those. Just to stand on that stage, singing my heart out, putting my all out there for criticism and most likely, rejection. It’s a feeling I need to become comfortable with and more importantly, used to.
With my headshot and resume, I sent the following letter:
December 2, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
First I wanted to thank you for opening this envelope! I was incredibly excited to find the “wannabeinrent” website online. Since Rent first opened in 1996, I have been a passionate and dedicated fan. It was during my first viewing of this remarkable production that my life was forever changed; the issues that were presented, the powerful score, the characters that were inspiring and utterly engaging. I’ve seen the Broadway production 8 times since it first opened and to this day, I play the soundtrack about once a week, just so that I have all the words forever at the forefront of my mind. I’ve never been so enamored by a piece of art in my life.
I’ve included my headshot and resume in the hopes of being invited for an audition. It’s been one of my biggest dreams to be a part of this production. I think about it all the time. I am a singer, but I don’t have much professional training. If you’re looking for raw and unexposed talent, I hope you will find that in me. The roles that I think I would be appropriate for me are Mark and Gordon. I know Gordon only has a small solo, but I love his character. Always have.
I take direction very well and I’m an eager and ready to work actor. I’m an incredibly nice guy and am always open to new and exciting experiences. After living in NYC for the last 4 years, I’ve truly realized what it means to be a struggling artist. Rather than continue to be beaten down by the hardships of artistic pursuit, I’m holding my head up high and making small steps to the only career I can ever see for myself. To me, Rent is the epitomy of everything real, natural, and beautiful in the world.
I wish there was some other way for me to explain how deeply in love with this show I am. I hope this short letter gives you a brief look inside the passion and devotion I have for Jonathan Larson’s masterpiece.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Joe CuttheShit
And of course…with a last name like “CuttheShit”, how could I NOT get asked to audition? Ha!
We’ll see. I’m just proud of myself for actually stepping out of my hole and applying for this. In the past, I would have beaten myself down so much that I never would have given this a second thought.
“No Day, But Today”, eh folks?
