I hope you are enjoying your day and living it with purpose. It is a glorious Spring day here.
In the last week I was faced with a situation that I want to share with you, because it brings up the question : "What happens when I am sick and I am due to perform?"
Last week I was so sick and more importantly lost my voice! As Actors, our main instrument of course is our voice. Meanwhile, I had to record the theme song for Touch ups with Tula, the pilot we are making, do some filming and to top things off I had a theatre audition for a show I really want to do, where I had to sing!
Thanks to modern technology they were able to make my voice sound good in the recording and I managed to get through the filming even though I froze to death!
I was so worried about the Theatre Audition I took antibiotics and triple doses of vitamins, whilst my nose ran like a tap.
On the day of the Audition, I went in full character, 1930s costume, after having rehearsed using the resources I did have. I put all the tools in action and specifically my Secret Weapon, which you would know about if you have read The Secret of Your Success as an Actor of course. I was apparently the only Actor who did arrive in full character!
At the Audition, apart from taking a box of tissues to avoid embarrassment, I made no excuses and launched into my song. Even though my voice was altered due to my illness, the director was able to hear through it.
My point is this:
When we are engaged in a theatre Production, Film, Television, any role, the Show must always go on! There are many people involved and lots of money at stake, so we must always perform to the best of our ability.
With that thought I leave you,
Always here to help,
Tula Tzoras
www.actorssecretweapon.com
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