All the colors of the rainbow

One week of school down. Too bad I'm still kind of clueless about my schedule. To quote Sheila "Oh Emily. You're so pretty." (As she pats my silly little head.) However, it looks like I got into the section of Acting Improvisation that I wanted to get into. Several of my acting friends are probably not happy about it, but I'm doing what I can to get into the major. Which I found out is looking more and more positive. Thank goodness. I was so worried. One more audition and if I improve even just a little from last time I should make it.

Speaking of auditions I auditioned for a couple of shows. I got the lead in a student written, student directed show that will be put on one of the mainstages here. I'm still kind of shocked about that one. The other two shows that I auditioned for are biggies here on campus. I didn't make call backs for the Shakespeare, "Two Gentleman of Verona." But to my complete surprise I did for "Getting Married!" "Getting Married" by George Bernard Shaw is the senior project. There was one role that could be filled by an undergraduate girl and I was one of four to get called back. I don't know yet if I'll get the part but I was honored to even be considered. I think I have a good chance at playing Edith. But we'll see. "Getting Married" would be the first show at BYU where I would have a lead. Plus, the director is the head of the acting department. And, I'd be working with all seniors who know the ins and outs of the major and it would be incredible to just glean some of the knowledge they have gained over their years at BYU. Okay, it already sounds like my hopes are sky high, but I really am trying to be as realistic about it as possible. If it doesn't work out it will definitley be fine. I have a lot on my plate as is.

So the Utahn who speaks Italian who I kind of liked never called me back. (Ha. To all those people who think I date like crazy or weild some sort of magic influence over guys.) However, the guy that I sort of was amazed with all last year is in two of my acting classes and appears somewhat interested. He is incredibly talented and driven (the qualities I find most attractive) and frankly the fact that I even like a teensy bit scares me to death. Can I like an actor? My mom would flip, that's for sure. I'm not pushing this in one way or the other. I recently saw him in a performance and was reminded again of how talented he is, and two that he is an amazing kisser. Which reminded me of the fact that I still haven't kissed on or off the stage. My fear and anticipation of this is now reaching epic proportions. What if I'm boring? What if I'm a drooler? Would you guys still associate with me?

:) I was just thinking of this conversation I had with one of my guy friends. He laughed when he noticed how frequently I chew my ice. "You know what all that ice chewing means, right Emily?" "Yeah," I began eyeing him carefully, "it means I'm iron deficient." "Well, that too." "Wait, hold up what else does it mean?" I responded. "You're sexually frustrated." Well I guess Sheila was right again about those Mormons. ;)

Anyway, back to this boy. He has the coolest name. I think when he was born his parents were like, "I want this son to be an actor. So let's call him..." His name is a color. And no it's not analogous to the Paltrow "Apple." I realize by now that any one of my acting friends could figure out who the guy is by now so I might as well use his name. But, I don't know. A little mystery never hurt anyone. Which is why I guess my friendship with him right now has got me so intrigued.