A few weeks ago, I auditioned for, and won, a small part in a local community theatre production of Inherit The Wind. Four days ago, the director asked me if I would be interested in taking on a larger role, as one of the actors had to back out of the play. Last night, after auditioning another actress or two, he offered me the role of Rachel.

I’m not sure what the best part of the situation is: I love the character. I think the director is pulling amazing stuff out of the cast. Every member of this cast is warm and inviting. The rehearsal space is less than ten minutes from our house. I am absolutely ecstatic to have gotten this amazing opportunity.

Here’s where old neurosis steps in: WHAT IF I CAN’T PULL IT OFF?!

EEP! My stomach has been tied up in knots for about 24 hours now. I was reviewing lines at 5 o’clock this morning, while waiting for my opening employee to meet me. I can’t stop thinking about the play. Truthfully, most of my thoughts are happy thoughts, but one crazy doubting one sneaks in here and there.

So, I am inviting you all now, before I think that I am the most horrible “Rachel” ever. The show runs the first two weekends of May. You can reserve tickets right here!

P.S. My most sincere apologies to anyone that might have thought “good news” meant GOOD NEWS. I promise that a pregnant post will come only after the appropriate parties have been notified. It was kind of cute that Ben couldn’t wait for me to post the play news myself. :)