The Rent Welcome Wagon- Page 9

[JadedBenevolence]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 5:23am

Wow, thanks you VivaBohemia and insomniak for making me feel so welcome. -feels special-

~Chris(tie)

[greenifyed]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 12:13pm

Aw, I'm sad I missed the fun stuff. No sense asking questions until we're alive and kickin' again. So just a reply to say --

Welcome, Fredi!

[b-way buff]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 3:41pm

rehearsals start next week in san fran!!! with adam anthony rosario and wilson

Updated On: 11/23/04 at 03:41 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 3:45pm

Sometimes, I still can't believe it's actually happening. Weeeeeeeeird.

[JoAnne1]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 4:54pm

hi guys...

I'll be on for awhile tonight...

there are some good questions from last time...
I'm gonna take a moment to get caught up

fwb

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 4:56pm

*bounces*

Perhaps tonight I'll have some divine epiphany and think or what it is I'd like to ask.

[insomniak]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 4:56pm

Hello again, Fredi. This is an addicting site, I ought to warn you.

[BEKA531]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 5:14pm

*EEEEEEEEK*

ok, now that i've gotten the high-pitched girly scream out of my system...

welcome back fredi! it's your second time... no turning back now

i have A LOT of homework and i wanna finish it so i can watch harry potter 3 so i won't be posting but i'll check in every once in a while... so i won't talk to you but i'll "read" you guys later (i'm sorry that was incredibly corny)...

~ rebecca Updated On: 11/23/04 at 05:14 PM

[JoAnne1]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 6:24pm

question 1
"I'm another Tischie here. What studio were you in at NYU and did you graduate? Were you here when Idina was?"

I finished NYU in 198*** (long before Idina was ever there... probably long before you were born


question 2 -
Posted On: 11/22/04 at 05:05:36 PM
I really look forward to your advice on surviving New York, ( also I wanted to ask if you had anytips for the NYU and Julliard auditions) beacuse lord knows I need it =)! PM me if you'd like or post away when you have time.

take care
Melissa

I will Melissa - there's A LOT to know and I'll take some time composing you a special message...


question #3
many people call rent edgy while the lion king is a moving but mainstream show. your passion for both roles shows us that you can go for both edgy and mainstream, which is cool. so what are some of your favorite movies? would you say that you prefer edgy/independent film over mainstream?

I like GOOD MOVIES - don't care what "category" or "genre" they fit in. I buy everything (over 400 DVD's) and I go to see as much as I can... I LOVE MOVIES - always have and my only criteria is that they are good... I've seen a lot of great films (so MANY favs..!!!)and a lot of crap films and many good ones were indie and so were many bad ones...
BTW Hollywood CAN make a decent flick every-now-and-again - it's not about the size of the budget, baby... ya know?

question #4 -
I saved this one for last because it's kinda important and will take a minute to answer...
"Secondly, in regards to what you said "THAT WHICH IS MEANT FOR YOU IS YOURS!!!" I think that is totally awesome. But how can one know what is meant for them if nothing ever seems to happen? Like many people in these rooms, including me, have these dreams of performing one way or the other, and I'm certain they're all very talented people, but what if nothing happens for them? I don't me to sound all discouraging, but it's just something I tend to think about cuz here I am, 25 years old, and still haven't done much with my life. I can sing (not trying to sound conceited) and I've done plenty of work in HS and in my community, but how does one come about to obtain more than just something small?"

Okay...
This is not meant to sound religious in any way so please don't think of it that way, but....

This is what "FAITH" is all about.

You say you are 25 but YOU have not done much with your life... think carefully about that.

If you truly believe you will make it - YOU WILL MAKE IT!!!

Why? because that belief will translate into ACTION!!!!

It is impossible to tell anyone the whens, wheres and hows... I couldn't even tell myself - I just had to KNOW deep within my soul that I would make it... and my everyday behavior translated into that of a person who believed they'd make it..
I was always (and still am) out there - hitting my auditions, updating my headshots (even now I'm shopping photogs for new pics) and doing the things actors must do to be in the loop and get work. It came together when I got to the place were I stopped worrying about "making it" and concentrated on DOING it!!!

The essence of faith is to live for today and still plan for tomorrow (which, of course, is not guaranteed to any of us)

you go to that audition today whether or not you get the job tomorrow - you go and you do your best - the ultimate goal being to DO YOUR BEST!!! this is how your build those good relationships with casting directors that carry you throughout your career. The is how you play the ENDURANCE game that is being a working actor (or any other professional - especially these days)

life is uncertain (to say the least ) The only thing that carries you through is YOU - your inner fortitude, your sense of self worth, your desire to succeed
and don't get me wrong - I'm not saying any of this is EASY!!! It ain't - not at all.

But - it's the only way through.

So, I hope for you (and all of you) that you will be able to find the strength to make your dreams come true.


looking forward to your responses...

fwb

[Jimbo2]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 7:02pm

hi fredi,

please come back to broadway someday.

your #1 fan in white plains.

[BWIDB Charlie]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 7:40pm

Well I'm happy to see Fredi back! And yes, the right show needs to come along soon.

Charlie
[e-mail]

[insomniak]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 7:45pm

Fredi, thank you for your answers. I can't think of a way to say it without sounding corny, but the believe-in-yourself philosophy is important and I love the way you put it.

I swear I had something to ask, I will hopefully remember later.

[N0tThatGirl213]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 9:11pm

Wow, people actually managed to be quiet for a full two hours...

Fredi, what vocal training do you have?

[Chloe]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 9:12pm

I'm always amazed that actors can do a show eight times a week for months on end. It's probably a question that's asked a lot, but how do you personally deal with that? How does it keep from becoming stale?

[JoAnne1]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 9:31pm

the question is..
"Fredi, what vocal training do you have?"

I started singing in church very young and training classically around 12 (had already been playing piano from age 4 - and ballet too)

continued with classical training and choral singing all through high school

2 more years of classical training in college then strictly musical theatre training with the GREATEST VOCAL COACH WHO EVER LIVED - the amazing and talented JOSEPH SCOTT, God rest his soul. He left this earth more than 15 years ago - but he lives in me and all those that I have taught since. What a genius!!!

next question...
"I'm always amazed that actors can do a show eight times a week for months on end. It's probably a question that's asked a lot, but how do you personally deal with that? How does it keep from becoming stale?"

This is the greatest challenge of theatre. First of all, 8 shows is NO JOKE - it's incredibly physically demanding and in the case of RENT - vocally and emotionaly demanding as well.

You must keep your physical disciplines (which vary from person to person)... i.e, I must have 8 hours of sleep - NO DAIRY, watch acidic foods (reflux is a killer)

before every show I do a minimum of 100 situps (good for the diaphram) and 1 cup of coffee --- my warmups may vary depending on the demands of the role, but those two things never change.

After that, it's about telling the story you came to tell. I've been lucky enough to love the stories I've been hired to tell over the years. Like a great anecdote that you want to tell your friends over and over. But that's the job - tell the story. If you can focus on that it can seem fresh everyday.

(Truth is - sometimes it's just about making it through the show - physically that is... especially that 4th or 5th show in row....)

fwb

[OneBlazeOfGlory]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 9:35pm

"I like GOOD MOVIES - don't care what "category" or "genre" they fit in. I buy everything (over 400 DVD's) and I go to see as much as I can... I LOVE MOVIES - always have and my only criteria is that they are good... :

So, what in your opinion makes a 'good movie'? Any particular movies that are 'must-sees' in your opinion?

[N0tThatGirl213]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 9:38pm

Wow...fan moment but...that's creepy. I'm only 16 but I have basically the same experience so far...I've played piano 11 years, took like four years of ballet when I was younger, and I started classical training/soloing in church when I was 11...

[JoAnne1]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 9:47pm

the question is...
"So, what in your opinion makes a 'good movie'? Any particular movies that are 'must-sees' in your opinion?"

well...
In my most humble opinon, a GOOD movie is a movie that tells the story well and keeps me completely engaged.

It's even harder for those of us in the biz to watch anything without disengaging and breaking is down into budget and shot lists and bad dialouge - critiquing acting, etc...

at GOOD movies (or plays) I forget all that and am allowed to be an audience member. I'm ENTERTAINED!!! Sometimes even uplifted and inspired - but to be honest - I'd settle for being genuinely entertained.

Must see movies?
Difficult.
A - there are sooooo many!
B - my tastes may not be yours... but here goes

anything by:
BILLY WILDER
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
ROBERT ALTMAN

Favorite Spike Lee -
DO THE RIGHT THING
HE GOT GAME(? I think that's the title - the Denzel one about father and son with the Copland score... absolutely Brilliant!!!)
BAMBOOZLED (Flawed - but I loved the premise)

I'm also a fan of Terantino and the Cohen Bros.

SEE ALL MOVIE MUSICALS - ESPECIALLY THE MGM HEYDAY ONES!!!!!

I've also seen EVERY Disney musical ever made and own most of them.

Speaking of animated musicals.....
BIG SOUTH PARK FAN --- LOVE THAT 1ST MOVIE!!!!

would LOVE to do "Shut your F***inf Face Uncle F***er as a Jazz/Caberet number (hahahahahahaha)

There are sooooooo many more.

Big fan of "Film Noir"
Mrs. Minerva
Double Indemnity
Casablanca
etc...

I could go on forever with this...

JUST SEE EVERYTHING - it will make you more well rounded and you can form your own opinions.....

fwb

[N0tThatGirl213]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 9:51pm

Ooh, that just made me think of something else...

When you go to see a show either that you have done, or that you would like to do, do you find yourself evaluating the actors and comparing yourself to them? Do you have any idea of how *not* to do this?

[JoAnne1]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 10:03pm

"When you go to see a show either that you have done, or that you would like to do, do you find yourself evaluating the actors and comparing yourself to them? Do you have any idea of how *not* to do this?"

nope - no way....

you can only hope the show is SOOOO good that you can forget about it for awhile.

f-

[N0tThatGirl213]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 10:06pm

That's depressing...but...not...

[BEKA531]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 10:07pm

*laughs @ NTG cause shes so weird*

[N0tThatGirl213]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 10:11pm

And cuz you were thinking exactly the same thing!

[JoAnne1]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 10:16pm

ya'll are funny

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 11/23/04 at 10:18pm

and to think NTG, I corrupted you barely 2 years ago...