Chicago & Stuff

Hello, everyone!

It's been awhile and I hope all is well!  It's been VERY busy for me!  

So, I'm presently apart of a great show:  Chicago, the Musical.  I'm proud of what this production has evolved into.  It was this experience that taught me something else about myself.  I drop my consonants sometimes when I speak...:-)  I was NEVER aware of this until my director brought it to my attention.  Therefore, I decided to seek out a Speech Pathologist for assistance!  After I met with the pathologist, he sent me an assessment and so, I've decided to get speech therapy (he said I drop my t's and l's at times but nothing major).  THANK GOD!!  Thought I had a bigger issue!  The things we do for the business!  It's about excellence and being the best I can be, right?  At least that's what I keep telling myself.

Back to Chicago, you need to come see it, come see it soon...like THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 6p.  Just tell them you are a friend or a family member of mines.  Visit the website for pictures and more information:  www.tobysdinnertheatre.com.

Hopefully, I will see YOU on the stage!!  Much love!!!

Lending my voice,

Lady J

Just being ME!

It's been awhile since I've written a new post.  Truth of the matter is that I've been extremely busy and tired.  My time has been consumed by deadlines, expectations, performances and the such..  This post has not real reason or rhyme...Just being consistent, you know?!?  :-)  There is something to be said about being consistent...another post for another day!

So, last night was the first night I performed since May and for the first time in a long while, I was extremely nervous.  I'm playing Mama Matron Morton in Chicago the Musical at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, MD from Sept. 2- Nov. 6th.  This is another role that has been played by Queen Latifah and it's a pretty fun role.  It's a completely different character for me, she's quite corrupt and she's an opportunist!  Although, I'm an opportunist, I'm not Mama Morton...LOL!  She's an animal of a different sort! The process of developing this character was very different for me...it was during this rehearsal process I learned that I constantly drop my consonants at the end of my lines and my songs.  So, in other words, my diction isn't always wonderful!  LOL!  When I converse in everyday conversation I'm fine but when I'm on stage, my nerves take control and I lose my breathe.  I love being on stage BUT be clear - it's NO joke!  Talk about being embarrassed! There is nothing more embarrassing - dropping lines because you can't breathe.  But guess what?  I made it through opening night and I am confident that the run will be great!  I'm working with an extremely talented cast...Carole Lehan, Debra Buonaccorsi, Jeffrey Shankle, David James, Larry Munsey...great TALENT!  The entire cast is great!

Come and check it out but be warned THIS IS NOT the traditional role I've played.  So, for all of my sisters and brothers in Christ, just know it's a character.  I'm still saved and I love Jesus Christ be clear where I stand!  :-)

I'm going back to bed...I'm tired and I have a show to do later this evening, plus church and more shows...  Allow me to leave you with this thought, live your life today as it was your last!  LIVE ON PURPOSE!  BE deliberate and let your life's purpose take you to greater dimensions!  Give no space to negativity, learn from your past failures and move forward.  There is a WINNER in YOU!  Much love....

Lending my voice,

Lady J