WICKED TALENT SEARCH IN JAN? — Page 4

Look, not everyone likes everyone.

I am a character actor, I know that . . . and I can sing character roles. I'm actually too old to be the ingenue, anymore. And I was always the character type. Many character roles sing, too . . . "Elphaba" technically is a character role. So is "Madame Morrible" and sometimes the actress in the role can sing and sometimes cannot. [Madame Morrible, that is].

When I was in junior high and high school, I did win vocal awards and was in singing groups for the top singers. I was wonderful. I had some years of situations which caused me to lose my earlier strength and talent in the singing area. Thus, I know it can improve as it has been, in the past, really great. Just like getting out of shape physically.

I was thin for years and years, got fat and will be thin again. In short, my dancing muscles are still there, just covered in fat. When I lose weight and workout, in time, I can regain my healthy, thin and shapely body. Same with my healthy, strong singing voice. It has been out of shape for a few years. It was there before and I played singing leads, roles very much like "Elphaba". I lost it at some point due to life situations of which I do not wish to go into. The muscles, the fifteen years of opera training and doing musical after musical in my teens and 20s, is still there. It just needs to be worked out.

I can sing.

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Updated On: 1/16/08 at 07:16 PM

Now if I had said I don't care for your voice, THAT would be an opinion. The FACTS are you are not hitting the NOTES. This has nothing to do with vocal quality, it has to do with hearing a pitch and matching it. Period. You can not do that. It is not opinion but SCIENTIFIC FACT.

If these videos show you at your worst, WHY IN GOD'S NAME DID YOU PUT THEM OUT THERE, WITH LINKS! for every person on earth to see?
If you were just a secretary and were drunk when you did it, that might explain. But you put yourself out there as a PROFESSIONAL. If you don't want people's thoughts on the videos, take them down.

And as NONE of your shows on your resume contain a play that has ever been heard of, how are we to know they are musicals?

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>> You really need to wake up and figure out how you can
>> actually contribute to society before you find yourself 75
>> years old and chasing an entirely unrealistic fantasy.

Only unrealistic to you . . .
Secondly, if I am 75-years-old, I will be in the revival of "Pippin" and play the grandmother! And she sings, too!

And please, Colleen . . . "society"?! Because I know I will be on Broadway and say it out loud and this offends you so; you are assuming I am "not" contributing to all of society because you do not agree with my career choice? Wow!

That's assuming a lot . . . about me and my life.
You have no clue about my contribution to society. Hey, I'm giving you someone to vent off of about your disappointment in your lack of talent or success. And if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have had this opportunity to knock someone down and try to destroy her dreams and beliefs.

I certainly never claimed it was easy . . . nor that I don't work hard for it. I do! For more years than I care to share. My professional credits are on my resume, too. There are quite a few companies in NY, as you probably know, that are considered, officially, "Off Off Broadway" and they are there, on my resume.

I did quite a few debuts of original musicals . . . which should be listed on my resume.

That said, too many people on this site seem to get off on putting others down. Ok, some of you have been fair about it. Nevertheless, telling people to "give up" or that "there is no hope" is an opinion. Rosie O'Donnell was on Broadway, in a musical, too . . . I sing better than she does! I sing better than Brooke Shields or Terry Hatcher . . . yes, it was special casting, as they are famous. Still, no matter your opinion of my singing . . . I know I will be on Broadway in a musical.

Sure, it probably won't be "Elphaba" . . . still, it may be "Madame Morrible" or "Miss Hannigan" in a revival -- I "know" it and whether you don't believe it, you have a right to believe what you want . . . your opinion, your life. As I have a right to believe what I want and let me tell you, in my life, 95% of the time, everything I've reached for has come true!!! I have a great track record that way . . . thus, I'm not worried about it.

My only wish is for you naysayers to stop or keep it private. That way I can just delete it and not feel the need to stand up for my beliefs. Sure, I know I won't change your minds and you won't change mine. Thus, we must agree to disagree.

You certainly won't change my mind. And my proof will be when I announce my Broadway debut in a musical, in a singing role. Then you all can protest it if you want . . .that usually guarantees a bigger audience anyway!

P.S. Again, one of you was fair. Still, I say it is your opinion. Thank you for saying it diplomatically, though. I do appreciate it.

P.S.S. Also, everyone else who thinks I'm an untalented hack. Great! Please, do not "save" me or think it is your job to "protect me". I'm not 20 years old . . . I have had a long life (none of your business how long) and certainly know that forty stage productions later (with 30 + different directors, casting people), not all of them were "sparing my feelings" when they cast me. Nor the 100s of auditions when I wasn't cast or just called back and received unnecessary compliments (i.e. you have a lovely voice).

I have been told the truth, at least, 50% percent of the time and probably more. I have been rejected, yes . . . and spoken to rudely, as every other singer who auditions.

Remember, Bette Midler was told she was "too ugly" to be a star and one agent said "she sang a little". Again, NOT comparing myself to Bette Midler. Just making a point. Fred Astaire was also noted to "dance a little". Lucille Ball was told to "go home" as she had no talent as was Ruth Gordon. Kate Hepburn was fired from numerous acting jobs . . .

Many Broadway stars were told they "would never make it" on Broadway. So, in a way, yes, I'm in good company. Thank you. I will be sure to thank you naysayers at the Tony's!!!

See ya' all on Broadway!!!

Just please, you can stop "saving me"!

For my fans . . . I adore you and you will get the front row tickets!!! Woo Hoo!!!

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Updated On: 1/16/08 at 07:50 PM

Ang - I'm actually sitting here watching American Idol and I was wondering if you have ever thought about auditioning for that?? They always seem to pick the same skinny girls who all sound the same. I think someone like you would be really "fresh" on the show and could do really well!

Yeah - but that girl tried to have a gimmick. If Ang just went in as herself and did a simple and emotional performance, like her "I'm Not That Girl," I think she would do well!

Yes - and Robert Preston wasn't much of a singer either!

I forgot about the age limit! You don't look like you are over 30 - just lie to them....when they see you are talented, they probably won't care.

That's true - America's got talent does not have an age limit. And you could bill yourself as a singer and comedic actress.

loc

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>> Ang, I think your positive attitude is great. What book does
>> it come from? Did I see it on Oprah?

Well, you saw "The Secret" on Oprah. I actually got "into" law of attraction before "The Secret" was published. The book is called "Ask And It Is Given" by Jerry and Esther Hicks. "The Secret" is a little basic and "Ask" is much more in depth from step one to step two . . .up the scale and downstream. When you read it, or get it on audio CD, you'll know what I mean.

In short, though . . .one cannot go from depressed to joy in one swoop. One has to move from depression to a "better" feeling (i.e. anger). Anger is more active and a "better" than depression . . . then to a better feeling. As one moves up the "emotional scale", it gets better and better. Downstream is, simply, going with the flow in life. The Universe provides opportunities and when it's time, you know by your gut feeling. You just "know" when to act if you truly listen to or follow your deep gut feeling or intuition. It is wise.

When I was a child in Arizona, it was a long, long trip from there to Broadway. Nevertheless, here I am, with three friends already in Broadway shows, an acting degree from AADA, forty shows under my belt . . . and only one gig away from my Equity card . . . and in vocal lessons with the same teacher as a Tony Award winner. Not too shabby for a previously skinny (anorexic at one time), bucktooth [had braces in my teens] tall girl from Phoenix, AZ!!!

All based on my spiritual journey from Creative Visualization to law of attraction! It has changed my life and attracted miracles to my life.

>> Don't listen to us. We are a bunch of nobodies.

It is hard, if not impossible nowadays, to break my spirit . . . considering my journey from severe depression, to living my dreams in New York, to inspiring others to go for their dreams! I love encouraging and helping others, too!

I have met and even befriended some of my favorite actors, won the Broadway lottery twice [only played twice, too. And I arrived, years ago, in NY with only $250 dollars, no friends or relatives here and a place to live for only 25 days. I had no job, just AADA to attend and was by myself for the 1st time in my life. 3 days after I arrived to NY, I had a job and started at AADA. And I was one of only five (out of 500 to audition on the West Coast) to be accepted to AADA that year! I am blessed and I always expect miracles and get them!

>> Please let us know when you have more videos up. I like the
>> real tear close ups. ALL of them. And of course, WHEN you get
>> to Broadway...

Certainly. I do truly "feel" my roles . . . I always loved "living" my characters! That is following my bliss! I encourage everyone to live their dreams . . .there's room for all of us. The Universe is truly abundant!

>> By the way, I don't think there is an age limit on America's
>> Got Talent.

You know, there's not . . . but I actually don't "feel" I'm ready for that show, either! I mean, I am going by my gut and/or intuition. I am still about four to six months away from being ready for a small Broadway role, in the chorus. As for "Elphaba" or understudy for her . . . besides being about 70 pounds away, I still think my voice won't be up to that level for eight months to a year or so! Still, I love working my way there and work closely with my voice teacher to do it efficiently and go with the flow as to when Source feels it is "time" for that size of a role - be it in "Wicked" or a show that is in the Universe just for me to star in on Broadway!

You know, in high school, when a choir teacher said my voice was weak . . . I took voice lessons with my mother (she's an opera singer). And four months later, my choir teacher was so impressed with my improvement, I won an award for "Most Improved Singer"! I'm a quick study!

Love to all, though. I am responsible for how I feel. And if I made any of you feel like your words were hurting me . . .and they may have, it is only because I allowed them to hurt me.

I do wish everyone would be kinder. Honesty is fine, I have no problem with it and prefer it. Still, there are ways to be diplomatic and give constructive criticism, right?!

I apologize for when I, too, have been harsh and negative. It is a process which no one can ever completely perfect.

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what does winning a broadway lottery have to do with anything? that does not make you any more talented....

As the good Lord says, don't keep your light under a bushel. AngActing is the light and no bushel shall contain her.

OPRAH had a woman on her show who had read that book. She had breast cancer and was convinced she could cure it by using the methods described in the book. Her doctors were telling her that without surgery her chances of survival were not very good. The woman would not listen because of the “SECRET.” Oprah said, “Are you F’ing NUTS? That BOOK cannot HEAL YOU!” (Okay, she was gentler than that, but you get the point.) As Iflit said, there is a fine line between confidence and delusion. I think O got through to her.

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