“The time has come the Walrus Said” -Alice in Wonderland.
It is my favorite quote, and like I said in a previous entry, It is my pre-show/audition saying.
I heard my number, and I stood up, walked over to the producer, and followed him to the audition room. “Good Luck, and Don’t let them intimidate you, you got it!” He said with a smile and pushed me into the room. I shyly walked to the center of the audition floor. I was standing face to face with two producers, and a video camera. Nigel, (who we will touch upon in a future entry) introduced himself and his co-producer Lyndee. I was ready to begin. I took a seat down at the piano and began my rendition of Imagine by John Lennon. Just like my first performance at the fourth grade talent show. My fingers were trembling, and my eyes watered. I guess that’s just a habit when I get really nervous. I broke through my flu for the time being and it became the most magical moment of my life. I felt invincible. I performed my song with ease, and flow. I was so intrigued in my music and so captivated in each word I was saying. I put my entire heart and soul into that minute long audition and ended. Silence, for only a moment, then followed by applause from the producers.
“How old are you?” Nigel question with pencil in hand jotting down quick notes and thoughts about my performance.
“15, sir.” I said with a grin.
“Wow, Brilliant” He said. I was floored with self confidence. I was so excited and so happy to hear the words of acceptance. It was a dream come true and I was extremely excited to see what else they had in store for me that day.
Nigel walked over to me from the desk and gave me one word of advice.
“I”m sending you onto the next room, You made this cut, and I have only one word advice. I know you’re only 15. But i want you to walk into that room glowing with confidence and own it. Like you’re really 25.”
I took the advice, and to this day I still follow it. My smile emerged and a ran out the door ecstatic. Full of life. I had to pinch myself every other minute.
This was real. This wasn’t a dream anymore.
