there's no need to complicate, our time is short

Sooo, just got the Hairspray cast list, approximately six minutes ago?

I'm totally fine with my part - Mrs. Bolden explanied it to me this morning. I kind of wasn't expecting a lead after I didn't get called back (but I thought I nailed the singing? Apparently not.) Apparently there's this group called the "Character Squad" that consists of me, an uncast girl, and a few guys -- we rotate around, basically constantly on stage, and fill in roles like teachers and parents and stuff...yeah, still don't really know, but Mrs. Bolden said we'll be doing plenty of singing and dancing.

But the LEADS? Holy frijoles you guys. Do. Not. Like.

Katy Beth has a heck of a star complex anyways - putting a SOPHOMORE in THE LEAD is not a good idea (unless it's someone like Natalie Pittman or Sarah Thomas or Emily Dake, who's positively brilliant). I mean, I guess she's good and all - honestly, I didn't really watch auditions, I was too busy trying not to freak out - but she's SO OBNOXIOUS. Like, it's absolutely ridiculous.

I'm about ready to rip my hair out. And then Mary Margaret as Penny? I mean, I love her to death, but she can't sing! She can't hold pitch!

I'm a little hesitant about blogging my thoughts on this matter, because I don't want to be a hater and I want to support my theater team. But I know if I don't get this out there now, I'm going to be angry and bitter and spread negativitiy. God knows I'll have to deal with enough of that once I get to practice this afternoon.

I've still felt awful today, I think I have a bug or something. I'm going to call my mom and see if I can skip rehearsal today - I know all the stuff we're learning, and I'd really really like to steer clear for at least a day and let all the drama die down. It was baaad this year, and it's not going to fade right away.

Mrrg. Thankfully I have piano this afternoon. My perfect stress reliever.