Right gang, we need to band together to give Bobby some help for his audition
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Bobby Tomlinson — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 04:05 PM)
Thank you Juan, it is me as a handsome Prince.
I’m afraid though Juan that my confidence has taken further knocks.
I went out to she shops today and when I returned I noticed that a bunch of my awful neighbours were stood about talking (they’re always outside their houses chatting in groups). Anyway as usual they looked my way at me approaching the house, started whispering to themselves and laughing. I tried to ignore them as usual but couldn’t this time as I really did not need it, so before I went in the front door I turned back to them and shouted ‘well you might all laugh at me but it is ME going to these auditions tomorrow and I’m going to get a PLUM ROLE!!’ which made them laugh much harder as I went inside. About five minutes later I looked out of my bedroom window and noticed them all still there chatting away. My temper got the better of me so I opened the window with the intention of shouting ‘sedagive’ at them, but you know how much I struggle with that one so I instead shouted down ‘SEDATIVE’ at them. They looked up and I’m immediately laughed at and cajoled and do you know what I did? I shut the window, dived on my bed, head under pillow and cried loud and long.
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Phaenon — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 04:20 PM)
Don't let positive things like that knock your confidence Bobby
The great thing about experiences like that is you are getting all the silly mistakes out of the way and so won't repeat them when the time comes.
Heck, I wish I'd made all my mistakes as early on as possible so that my jib would have been a nicer cut straight at first gust
But that's not how it works Bobby, we get there slowly but surely learning along the way and your neighbours, without know it, gave you a huge boost in confidence today by having you stand up to them
Now while the line might have been wrong, the intention was not - and that's the secret!
Keep up the good work Bobby and you'll be prancing around the stage like a trooper in no time.
What time is the audition tomorrow Bobby?
Ding Dong
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Bobby Tomlinson — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 04:32 PM)
Thanks Juan. I shall try and look at it that way but it’s difficult and if I don’t get a role tomorrow then it will make things even worse with the neighbours because I’ll have nothing to shove in their faces other than bitter failure.
There are two lots of auditions…one is at 12:30 and the other is later at 18:30 (presumably for these who work standard 9-5 hours). I am on A/L this week so could go to either, but I’m going to go to the earlier audition and get it over and done with.
I have my clothes picked out. I have a Thundercats logo t shirt that a friend got me and I never wore, denim 3 quarter lengths, Converse trainer boots and red and white stripy socks. That will all make me look quite am dramish I think.
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Phaenon — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 06:51 PM)
It is the most awesome looking one Bobby, yes
However, I know you can be delicate and fragile in high stress situations (Like any smart person is) and I don't want that black colour clouding our mind with backstage shenanigans and trickery of the spirit world sort
I wouldn't even wear it near the audition, it might put something into their heads Bobby
Go for a nice flannel shirt light of colour and full of vibrancy. Or something similar
Make that first impression that you are a cultured mind who they'd be lucky to have associated with the play and they should be trying to impress you Bobby
I know that it will all work out fine
Ding Dong
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Bobby Tomlinson — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 06:56 PM)
Oh sugarsnaps I did not even think about that one, Juan! Of course…dark colours may make them assume that I would like a more…shut away sort of troll like role in the production. The sort of seen and not heard type of role. The ones who get complained at and belittled when I want to be one of the ones DOING the complaining and belittling.
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Phaenon — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 07:40 PM)
I'm just pre-empting any possible problems here Bobby, you need to feel your best on the big day
Glad we caught that one early, so a different top and the afternoon auditions
Right now it's time to think about what you'll eat beforehand, when and what book you'll take to read while waiting to be called up
Ding Dong
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Bobby Tomlinson — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 07:48 PM)
I’m thinking something light to eat, Juan. Maybe a decent breakfast of scrambled eggs on toast…not so much that it will lie on my stomach and make me feel queasy and sluggish yet also not too little that the anxiety would have me feeling too weak and lightheaded.
I don’t think I’ll take a book, Juan as I want to look like I’m constantly practicing my dancing even when I’m waiting…however do you know of any decent magazines about the theatre/productions etc? Maybe I could pick a copy up from WHSmiths beforehand and just have it tucked under my arm, title facing outwards for people to see.
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Phaenon — 2 years ago(February 19, 2024 09:00 PM)
Toast and scrambled egg with a cup of Bovril or Marmite should keep you in good condition Bobby
I was thinking one of your visual books about Morecambe or Blackpool could catch the eye of someone who appreciates form Bobby. The fact you have it on you shows function too
Add this with your video diary and nonchalant eccentricities and they'll want to nab you for sure
Ding Dong
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Phaenon — 2 years ago(February 20, 2024 10:31 AM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
I cancelled my driving lesson yesterday Juan as I was already a bag of nerves!!
Well it seems like you are on top of it now Bobby, use that nervous energy to be animated (Yet restricted should the role require it)
Ding Dong
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Bobby Tomlinson — 2 years ago(February 20, 2024 10:42 AM)
Phaenon said...
Well it seems like you are on top of it now Bobby, use that nervous energy to be animated (Yet restricted should the role require it)
When I get back later will you talk about EastEnders with me? It’s just it will chill me out and get me back on an equilibrium. I know you don’t watch it but it’s ok, just call all the men Phil and Grant, all the women Sharon and Mo if you want and I’ll just fill you in on the rest as we go.
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Phaenon — 2 years ago(February 20, 2024 10:44 AM)
Bobby Tomlinson said...
When I get back later will you talk about EastEnders with me? It’s just it will chill me out and get me back on an equilibrium. I know you don’t watch it but it’s ok, just call all the men Phil and Grant, all the women Sharon and Mo if you want and I’ll just fill you in on the rest as we go.
No probs Bobby, Eastenders it'll be.
Break a leg and om Buddha!
Ding Dong
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Bobby Tomlinson — 2 years ago(February 20, 2024 10:50 AM)
Phaenon said...
No probs Bobby, Eastenders it'll be.
Break a leg and om Buddha!
Thanks Juan it will mean a lot. I’ll be catching the 11:30 bus which will get me there with bags of time to spare. I’ve been to the toilet about 6 times so I think that’s all out of me now but my stomach still does cartwheels. I’ve just had some Wotsits for breakfast as I’ve been on the toilet so much I haven’t had chance to make anything. It will have to do.
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