ok first of all, i think the gasping is part of her character...in the first act edpicially i the wiz & i b/c shes really excited and anxious. but i think it gets better towards the 2nd act...iprob. should have posted this onanother message but w/e.
Morrible: Yes, yes, of course! Oh, You must be Miss Nessarose, the governor's daughter. What a tragically beautiful face you have! Sees Elphaba, snorts...And you must be.
Elphaba: I'm the other daughter. Elphaba. I'm beautifully tragic.
Morrible: Yes, yes, I'm sure you're very bright.
Galinda: Bright? She's phosphorescent.
i love wicked!