I am eating SO MUCH FOOD. Here is how I know.
I bought a "cocktail" dress 3 weeks ago for the performances of Der Schauspieldirektor and could barely squeeze into it for today's performance! I have to laugh - talk about really indulging in food and wine. The film (and book) Eat, Pray, Love has inspired me to just let loose and enjoy European culture. Culture DEFINITELY means food. And lots of it!
Today's performance went surprisingly well! There are many things that are not organized about this program. Like... getting an audience together prior to the start of the show. They are having each of the performers pass out flyers on the streets this week to advertise for our 3 operas. Those who are actually in that particular performance (most casts are doubled or tripled) don't have to stand there and pass them out but if you're not performing... well... good luck convincing German natives to come a free opera. Being that my cast was the opening matinee, I wasn't expecting much of a turn out. But hey! There were people! So that was a nice surprise.
Here is a clip of the aria I perform in the show. (With a cross of Jesus in the background, very appropriate, right?) Mind you - my character is extremely ditzy/flirtacious. I am "showing off" in order to receive a lead role in the next big opera. Der Schauspieldirektor is a diva-fest. Two sopranos battle it out (with too many high notes for one to handle) for stardom. So this is my "look at me, pick me, I am young and sing high" aria to showcase my "extreme capabilities as a star." Or something like that.
It's been fun. I'm glad we're performing more now. I have learned a bit from this program, no matter how many frustrations and... cons... there have been. What I wanted was answers, right? And I feel like I've gotten plenty!
My opera viewing challenge has failed. I haven't been able to watch an entire opera since my last post. So disappointing! But now that I have a ton more extra time, I definitely will. I've also discovered Spotify... how did I NOT know about this before?! It's the most amazing music downloader ever. And I'm fairly certain it's legal. Mahler and his 8th symphony accompanied me yesterday morning while I was getting ready for the day. All with one click of a button. I am ready to go classically crazy! And yes, classically. I do love my pop and indie, of course. But now I have NO excuse not to listen to the best music ever written.
After the opera performance, Jill, Ali, and I took a nice long lunch at Cafe Tomaselli - our new favorite hot spot (also Mozart's favorite place to dine back in the day). Too much food. I might have to fast for weeks when I get home. I'm not sure my jeans can handle all this anymore. I have never eaten so many carbs in all my life! How do Austrians do it all the time? Oh... but so worth it...
Tomorrow I plan on seeing all shows. I perform again on Wednesday and then Thursday evening.
One more week. Oh man...
<3 Allie
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