Just thought I'd let you all know that next week I begin my acting debut in earnest. I have been carefully selected (over many other worthy candidates, I'm sure) to play a roll in the smash movie being filmed at Follywood, during next week's Vacation Bible School at our neighboring Baptist Church.
Now, let me explain my part. They said I was PERFECT for the roll. Thought of me right away when casting the part. I was SO-O-O-O flattered!!!! Then, after they brought me the script, I read the role description. It is for "A SNOOTY, SELF-IMPORTANT 'HAS-BEEN' ACTRESS" who believes that the world revolves around her!!! Can you believe that they would think that I was PERFECT for that part!!!!! Neither can I!!
That little preacher's wife who asked me to do it, will NEVER hear the end of this. I'm going to enjoy gigging her about this little faux-paux for a long, LONG time!!
Anyway, truthfully, it is a GREAT part and is going to be so much fun that I can't wait to do it. I've been trying to come up with an "aging, self-important" actress costume for the past week, and think I just about have it all together. I've got a terrific blond wig, a long flowing gown with a sheer over jacket, tons of jewelry, and heels. And the crowning accessory - TWO purple feather boas. I'm sure that I will knock their socks off.
If and when I get up enough nerve to have a picture taken, I might put it on this post, so you can see just how truly GLAMOROUS this old babe can be!!!!!
Now that you are finished laughing and snorting and being utterly derisive, you may continue to read this post.
This is really a cute concept for Bible School. The whole place is being done up like a movie set at Follywood, and the kids will be part of a tour group that is going through the studio. Our skit will be presented each day in two parts during the opening and closing time and, believe it or not, each one really has a good point in amongst the hilarity. The little guy who's playing the director said today, while we were reading through our parts, that his biggest concern is keeping a straight face when things get crazy.
I only see ONE major problem with the whole idea. That's the fact that it starts at 8:30 IN THE MORNING!!! I really am not together yet at 8:30 in the morning. Because, that means I have to be up by 7:00 IN THE MORNING and actually conscious.
Now, I'm usually up by 7:00 or even 6:00 some mornings because Miss TippyToes has to go outside to do her little morning routine. BUT, conscious, NO! I just peek through slitted eyelids so I don't fall down the stairs, lay on the couch semi-asleep while she's outside, and then stagger back up the stairs and go back to bed. By 8:00 to 8:30 I begin to come to life and by 9:30 or so I'm ready for a new day. This Bible School timetable is going to KILL me!!!
I told them that today, and "little preacher wife" said, "Not to worry. We'll have plenty of coffee going!!!" They'd better! I will be in need, I'm sure.
But, it's going to be fun, and I love doing skits. I'm part of the skit group that does a presentation at our Bible Release time once a month during the school year. We have more fun during rehearsal than we do actually performing the skit. I've found that that is usually the case. The skit or play or whatever, goes by so fast, and then it's done, but rehearsals go ON and ON and ON prior to the actual performance. Always a lot of fun!!
A few years ago for our Christmas program at church, I directed a play entitled, "Christmas at the Valley Haven Nursing Home." I cast all older members of our church to play the nursing home patients and it was the funniest thing I have ever done. We laughed until we all about cried at every rehearsal. Of course, it always helps when you have crazy people in your church to use in things like this. We've got a great CROP of them. So much fun! I've really got to find another good play for this Christmas. They say laughter is great medicine, and if that's the case, I really get a good dose of it directing Christmas plays.
I'll have to let you know next week how this whole thing turns out. Should be a blast!!
Take care,
JB
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