Just over the weekend, the cast list for Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio’s Ride The Cyclone came out. I had the joy of being casted as Noel Gruber, one of the dream roles I’ve had since the 7th grade. I’ve known about this musical for the longest time, and I’m absolutely grateful I got to be casted as my dream role.

I have his catchphrase already memorized, part of his monologue, and a few of his lines interacting with the other characters already down, because I’ve seen the musical so many times. Playing him on stage shouldn’t be so hard, but what is going to give me trouble is his song.

I… absolutely despise singing. Not the biggest fan, per se, but I can prominently say I don’t like it. Noel’s song (without spoiling it as much as I can) is about being a woman in post World War France, living how somebody used to live back then. Maybe cross dressing on stage isn’t necessarily one of my talents, but I can sure try.

I’m just glad I got to be casted for this show, and performing it in February.

P.C. – Google, “ride the cyclone”