The review are in!

[the_loneranger]

Here are two reviews from a couple of theater critics.  The first one is more of a mini-review.  The second had gotten some of the actors/parts mixed up, but caught the gist of it.  I received a favorable mention.  Hollywood, here I come!

richmassabnyreviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/springfield-community-theatre-3-old.html

www.showbizradio.net/2010/09/30

Comments

[ambug666]

The audience does not know the script. They can't tell if you flubbed your lines. And if they are engaged enough in the performance, they won't even notice. Just pretend like you meant to do that and go on.

And if someone else flubs their lines, act as though they said the right thing, react in character if possible, and move on and get the show back on track.

We are all our own worst critics. Keep breaking those legs.

[the_loneranger]

You're right: we definitely are our own worst critics. But I just kept on performing my lines after each flub, trying not to bring notice to them. The flubs only occured during the first act; the second act was without incident.

The feedback that I received from my co-workers the following Monday at the office was that they hardly noticed the flubs, which falls in line with your observation. One of them had such a great time, she spent 20 minutes re-enacting the play to some people in another department, so obviously those co-workers who had attended on opening night enjoyed themselves.

Don't be so hard on yourself

[demongrrrrl]

You always give yourself such a hard time. Don't be so self-critical. I'm sure that your goofs were only noticeable to you. As long as you didn't compound the errors by getting flustered, which I am certain you did not, nothing would have been noticed. You always speak with such authority that no one would dare second-guess your words!

I am looking forward to seeing the show on Saturday.

[persephone65]

Break a leg tonight, buddy! Will be sending you cheers mentally while the COL delivers them in person. :) Hope you have a great show!!!