J-E-L-L-O!!!

Well hi all! Sorry it has been so long- but you know how it is- the first week of school. Well maybe you don't, I'm not 100% sure what my demographic is, but I appreciate you the way you are. So before the nuggets of wisdom I have prepared for you today, I will share with you what my first week of school entailed.

First: I went to Shakespeare Festival this past weekend and it was truly great!!

It is an amazing theatre company, that does not only perform Shakespeare, but other fantastic plays, including, this coming season... bum bum bum bum bum bum bum buuuuuuuuuummmmm...

AKA the show that currently houses my dream role, Molly, how is currently being played by the fabulous Celia Keenan-Bolge-

In case you're wondering who she is- she is the only girl in the group- ya, this part is desirable for more than one reason!!

"Why is this your dream role Jordan?" You ask? Well- here is your explanation. She is a feisty, smart, and dryly sarcastic young woman, who longs for adventure, and isn't afraid to show a boy that she can run faster and jump higher- and for those of you who don't know me, that is a pretty accurately describes myself. So I will be auditioning for that this fall, and I hope you will all support me in my exciting new venture! And I will be sure to keep you all updated!

A quick plug for my current show: CATO!! by Joseph Addison We have already been running for three days, but we have two more shows, tomorrow and Monday at UVU from 5:30-7! Hope if you are in the area that you can make it!

Now, what you are here to read! Words of Wisdom from casting director Bob Cline!

A hilariously witty man, and we hit it off right away! Learned so much from him!!

He has the gift of having a very fresh and fun way of looking at auditions and pieces, and here are some of his tips!!

• Your first breath should unveil the song.
• How do you breath when you're excited? How do you breath when you are sad? You need to know these things, because the director will be able to sense where you are taking the audition from that very first breath.
• You need to remember that every time you sing a song, it needs to be your first time singing it!
• Know where you are placing your weight.
•  If you need to be grounded, but it in your heels. If you are about to fly away, but it in your toes. Know what you are.
• If you are singing to a crowd, or are narrating, look at your audience.
• Now, don't be that creepy guy that stares until the soul comes out of a person, but look at their level. Don't continue to stare above their heads. (We all know we have been guilty of this at one time or another)

But really. We've all been here.

• Singing the truth will make a song attractive.
• 'Nough said.
• Act through long notes, don't just listen to yourself sing.
• But really. Even the stars do this one.

And last but not least:

• Not every character you play got the same score on the SAT that you did.
• Seriously. For some of you, even though you got a perfect score, you might play a character who spelled their name wrong. And for some of you, you may be dumber than bricks (it's ok, we still love you), and you will need to play someone highly intelligent. Get over it, and know that people will not judge you for playing your character well!!

Love you all! And prepare yourself for the next installment: "Dance Audition Tips: Words of Wisdom from James Gray"

And hey you!! I want to hear from you!! Ask me your questions, and I will see if I can answer them! Are there things you are curious about that I haven't touched on yet? I really want to hear from you! Follow me!