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move; they could dance. When I first saw the actress later cast as Val, I was
floored by her commitment to the choreography. Her body created gorgeous
lines and angles and she was beaming with energy and ferocity. The young
man auditioning for Paul (who later received the role) gave an unbelievably
touching performance of Pauls monologue. Paul recalls a time where he
realized his father truly loves him and wants to protect him. The young
actors emotion and body language appeared so genuine. I would be wise to
study his performance of that monologue because he truly embodied what a
modern young actor needs.
I will say, however, I was surprised at how human these actors came
across. Whenever I envision a Broadway performer, I think of a perfectly
professional attitude and nerves of steel. But these actors get nervous before
an audition just like I do. They even slipped up on their lyrics and dialogue in
front of the casting directors. I was not too surprised to see some of the egos
that came out in the lobby outside of the audition room. I wish all actors
could be kind to one another and not so full of themselves. I hope to have a
similar attitude and demeanor to Baayork Lee (the original Connie and
choreographer). She was just delightful.