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dancnqn5:

themetaphorgirl:

themetaphorgirl:

“Why the Andy Samberg face, Caitlin?” you might ask. Because I thought I was working GMR and was not prepared for the spaceport. Also did not have coffee this morning. But a little boy gave me a nickel. He said it was a tip for a good flight. So there’s that. (at Star Tours: The Adventures Continue)

Reblogging to add that I got to chat with Jedi Kristoff tonight. SO ADORABLE. We had a weird handwritten rotation that made it look like another spaceport agent was going to go to “cats,” and we were like “oh, so he’s going to be in the musical,” and Jedi Kristoff was like “you should launch all your cabins talking like Daniel Tiger from Mr. Rogers” and I was like “or like cat-Yzma from Emperor’s New Groove!” and I quoted one of the lines and he was like “that was really good!” and long story short this is about how I started quoting Emperor’s New Groove with a Jedi Master who looks like Kristoff Bjorgman. Also, every time a guest walked by he would put on his Jedi face and be all like “safe travels, friends” and it was adorable. I hope he’s single because I want to marry him.

Also I was SO NOT prepared to work Star Tours today. Every time I walked into my cabin I had to make sure to not say my dock spiel.

I think I know which Jedi you’re talking about. Because there’s literally only one hot Jedi. Who I lovingly refer to as Hot Jedi. You may have a fight for him but as I’m leaving, I’ll concede.

Jedi Kristoff is new!!! Jedi McHeyyyyy is the original cute one. You can have him. 😛

What does one wear to audition for a musical? Spare no details (if you don’t mind) – everything from hair and makeup to shoes! Any advice would be spectacular!

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YESSS I LOVE THIS KIND OF QUESTION.

Outfits:

Wear something that makes you look put-together but feels comfortable. You want to look nice, but you want to be able to A) not worry about how your clothes make you feel, B) be able to draw deep breaths while singing, and C) be able to move in easily in case you have to do any kind of choreography. A knit dress with tights is always a good choice, especially if they’re in solid colors.

You can also HINT at the character you’re auditioning for. For instance, if you’re auditioning for Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, wear a hint of leopard print (like a scarf or shoes). Would you show up in full-on leopard print with teased hair and heavy makeup? NOPE! You never want to show up in costume. The directors want to see you.

My current favorite audition dress is this one (which is sold out, but you can find similar ones).

It’s simple, it’s classic, it’s easy to move in. Hurray!

A lot of people debate about whether you should wear flats or heels, but I personally say go for whatever makes you feel the best. It also depends on what you’re auditioning for- if you’re going for Marcy in 25th Annual, high heels would be bizarre, but they’d be amazing if you’re going for Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. But if you wear high heels, bring a pair of backup flats, just in case.

And if you have any jewelry, keep it to a minimum! You should be making a statement, not your necklace.

Hair:

Keep your hair out of your eyes. That’s the biggest thing. The last thing you want is to be in the middle of your monologue or your cut and have to keep pushing your hair out of your eyes.

I also don’t think now is the time to try elaborate updos or fancy braids. Again, the directors want to see you. So keeping your hair simple, whether it’s down with a headband or in a ponytail or up in a bun, is your safest bet. And if you’re going to be dancing for the audition, you definitely want your hair pulled back. A mouthful of hair mid-pirouette ain’t pretty.

Makeup:

More of the same tips- keep it simple! Use a foundation that will even out your complexion but not give you pancake face (my personal favorite is the Maybelline Dream BB cream) and a good concealer, plus a powder if you have a tendency to get shiny. A neutral eye without a lot of sparkle is good but necessary, but you should at least darken your upper lash line and use mascara. No false lashes, though, that would be too much! If you use blush, use something that gives you a natural I-just-came-in-from-the-cold color (for me that’s Nyx’s Mauve powder blush, but I highly recommend using a tint like Benefit’s Benetint). For lip colors, something that’s your-lips-but-better (I use Revlon’s lip balm stain in Honey) is the best choice. Lip gloss is going to end up being too sticky most of the time, and red lips are best if you’re auditioning for someone who would wear red lipstick.

If You’re Going to Dance:

First, read the audition notice carefully. If they specify they want tap, bring tap shoes. If they want character, bring character. If they want ballet…you get the picture.

Bring your shoes with you and change when you get to the audition, so make sure you’ve also packed the appropriate socks/tights.

And you’ll want to make sure your outfit is appropriate for dancing. Don’t be showing up in no skinny jeans and Toms.

I REALLY LIKED ANSWERING THIS OMG I MISS TEACHING THEATRE SO MUCH.

You should ask me all the theatre questions!!!

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mysecrethighway:

themetaphorgirl:

Of course my vehicle has a low battery horn.

And of course the reset button is right next to the “don’t ever touch this” button.

We’re going to play a game, kids, it’s called “close your eyes and hope for the best.”

The maintenance override button? Because I totally accidentally pressed that one in once when looking for the low battery silence button. Lolz.

Oh my god I came so close to pressing it. Like I literally was like “LET’S JUST TRY THIS” and I ended up pressing the right one.

The other option was the pilot light test button, which I feel would be pretty awful to pick too.

(dramatic reenactment.)