Need Advice on selecting a roles.

So two roles have been offered to me by two seperate companies in two seperate shows. both shows are going to be great and im conflicted on which one to accept and was curious on your opinions of which to take. The Courier in 1776 or The Solider in SITPWG. See with 1776 I would get to sing a spectacular song and would have a larger role. However SITPWG is my 4th fave show of all time and how often does that show really come along an actors way ya know? What do you guys think I should do?

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For me it would be Sunday, no question. Though, the idea of sharing a dressing room with 23 other guys does have its appeal.

Three? Are we counting an understudy?

Sunday

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Here's the plan: you do 1776, I'll take your role in SITPWG. I've been in 1776 already and the soldier is a dream role, so hows about we work it out that way?


In all honesty, take the role in Sunday, no doubt.

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Since when is the courier a large role? He wanders on periodically and has one song (albeit a good one). Will you be doing the act II stuff in Sunday as well, or just soldier in act I and Hot Up Here? Dude, this is no contest. Sunday is some of the hardest MT music out there. Challenge yourself! 1776 will come around again.

Thanks everyone for the advice. You all make really good points that I agree with. Surleen, Im in school this is just on the side. And I think after reading all your responses Im leaning towards Sunday. Thanks Everyone!

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Honestly, you're such a douche. He asked for advice from a supportive group, which is more than you have.

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Something tells me he's already exhausted those options.

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"Some little community theatre show?"

Hoboy. You guys wanna take this one?

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Charleston yes it is a community theatre show. Im 20 and am looking for ways to continue to hone my craft, express myself and do what I love for people who apreciate and enjoy it. In the place I live there are many great companies that in the past have even rivaled shows downtown and I mean that 100%. I asked for advice because normally im usualy dead set on doing one show and this time I liked both options. Kind of like the little kid int he toy store that wants but toys and has to choose which one. I have asked parents, friends, teachers and mentors and they are all very torn. So I came to people that I trust on this site because they are all knowledgeable about the topic of theatre which I love and in many cases know much more than I do whether it be from age or experiance and I value the opinions and advice of the people on the board. That is why I asked people. Many of my friends and my family are not as theatre savvy as me and know very little about the shows and therefore I figured there are some great people here willing to share their own two cents.

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Updated On: 2/9/09 at 05:27 PM

Like others have said, pick Sunday. It is an amazing show that does not get performed often.