When I got here I auditioned for two shows. One, the Infernal Machine, which I got into and am now performing as the lead. The other was Assassins. I don't usually sing, but I love the show a whole lot, and since it's a more acting-based show, I thought I could give it a shot. Now, I tried my damndest, but after a week I never got a response from the director. I took that as a rather rude "no" and went on my merry English way.
However, a few days ago I got a facebook message from the director of Assassins saying that my e-mail address didn't work, that she'd been trying to contact me for ages. I gave her my regular e-mail (she got the spelling wrong) and she sent me a message asking if I'd like to play Booth. Booth is, once again, the lead. In a musical. And I DON'T SING.
What the fuck is up, Oxford? For the past two years I've been getting either decent roles in ensemble casts, or bit parts in regular shows. Now I get two huge leads in a row? And one in a MUSICAL? I figure one of three things is going on: one, I've finally emerged from my chrysallis and become a flaming, golden butterfly of an actor; two, the talent here at Oxford is slim-to-nil; three, I'm auditioning for the less competitive roles in smaller plays. I think three is probably the best bet. From what I understand, all the big-daddy pseudo-professional plays get put up in the Oxford Playhouse, while these two are being performed at the St. Catz theater (or theatre). But still. Why'd you spring this on me, England? Why couldn't you have told me you needed me earlier?
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Oh my God I'd do ANYTHING to see Matt Chester in Assassins!
I miss you man. Everyone needs a Chester in their lives. Except children. No, they don't need that.
Indeed. Children don't need me. That's been proven.
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