My latest adventure is over for the Summer of 2008. In mid-May I auditioned for Sandy Utah's production of "South Pacific". Thinking I was too old for most of the parts, the role of Bloody Mary was one I thought would be fun. When I actually got the part, I never dreamed it would be such a transformation for me. After 2 1/2 months of rehearsals, we opened on August 15th at the Sandy Amphitheater. I dyed my hair dark black and worked each night for an hour making my face dark, wrinkled, and ugly. I wore a "fat suit", hair extensions, and blackened my teeth. Many of the people that came to the show did not recognize me. I came down with a cold the week before the show opened but it contributed to a low, gruff, Tonkinese voice. I guess I really pulled it off. The role was challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Paul was so very patient with the time away from him for rehearsals and then came to almost every performance. I even spent my birthday on the stage with most of my family and Paul's family in the audience. What a great birthday! Yes this is a picture of me and the girl that played Liat, my daughter in the show. I'll let you figure out who is who. The experience has taught me that I can transform myself into a part like this and actually make it believable. Theater is in my blood now... very deep! I look forward to more roles in the future! Stay tuned... I'll let you know the next performance.
