I'm Gimpin' in the Rain...

March 15, 2010

Really? Today is the “Ides of March?” ‘Cause, no offense, but the 10th was a whole heck of a lot scarier.

Anyhoo, today was a lovely day in New York City. I went on my first audition as a one-legged person and was rather well-received. It was for “Singin’ in the Rain,” so as I walked in on my crutches, I simply informed the director that I was a fantastic tapper, my cast would be off in a few weeks, and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to audition for one of my favorite musicals. I left my crutches at the piano, hopped center stage and belted out “I Can Cook, Too.” It seemed most appreciated.

I added a new song to my six-string repertoire! (six-string=guitar) “Brown-Eyed Girl.” As I mentioned to my heartthrob of a gentleman, I play it ironically since I am, in fact, a hazel-eyed girl. I hope my neighbors are noting the irony. I also worked on “You Belong...” and “Check Yes Juliet.” Watched the music video of the latter for the first time and confirmed my suspicions that I’m a bit old for the genre but remain undeterred.

I’ve been reading a book my friend Kira gave me (this is a ploy to see if she is reading), called “The Brain in Love.” It’s nonfiction by a prominent brain doctor, and it’s really neat. You can diagnose yourself and those around you and learn what natural supplements you can take to become more attractive/pleasant/etc. to those of the opposite sex.

My newly Cockney-ified monologue is staring to seriously rock. I am pretty psyched to show if off at my audition Thursday. Tomorrow I’m auditioning for “Tommy” in New Jersey, so I went over my audition pieces for that, as well. Seeing as one of my songs is “Toucha Toucha Touch Me” from Rocky Horror where I move around quite a bit, some revisions were necessary. I am also excited to see my mom tomorrow after my audition and have some of New Jersey's finest Chinese food.

Oh! I watched “The Pajama Game” on Netflix (even better than going to Lincoln Center and watching a Broadway show on video!). It has some great dancing, and Doris Day is very charming with her hands on her hips for most of the musical numbers. Sid is kind of creepy, though, the way he strong-arms Babe into kissing him, but I guess it was a different time.

I finished the evening with a 30-minute, '80's themed one-legged ninja routine, and incorporated the resistance bands on loan from my tall Lithuanian prince to do some bicep curls, tricep extensions and chest press. I did these balanced on one foot, which added a nice hamstring workout, to boot.

I'd like to give a shout-out to the creators of Fresh Direct for a) being so thoughtful, and b) delivering such fresh oranges and ripe avocados to my door. You guys rock.

Sleep calls. Night!