oh stage, how i've missed you!

so we are three weeks away from opening night. i can't believe it's already so close! The cast is awesome! the show is going to be spectacular! i can't wait! and i am falling more in love with my character every rehearsal. it's my high. i will have the worst day, or be so tired, but as soon as i step on that stage, it's like this world does not exist. just this little historic church in a small town that is being transformed into a little town in indiana in the 1920s.
the other night i had the best experience and it really made me realize just how much i've missed the stage. i have this scene with a lot of lines. i'm telling about three stories at once. and my character, Darlene, just took over and i was just naturally doing things and the director liked everything i did! i even made him laugh! in a good way! it was great. i can't even explain the feeling. you thesbians know what i'm talking about. you just get engulfed in this person you are trying to create and when it connects, it's unreal, but great! i don't have her completely yet, but for that one brief moment at rehearsal the other day i was higher than a kite.
unfortunately, i won't be able to audition for a while because all the shows coming up are around the time my mom is coming, which would be great, but she's only here for a short bit and i don't want to be at the theatre most of the time. if the shows aren't then, it's when we are on vacation (can't wait!) so i must keep my eye out. this is the best drug ever! that and being in love with my husband. hehe!