As I waited for the cue from Mickie to enter and get up to the platform my mind was a merry go round that seemed to just go faster and faster. It was odd I suppose that my focus was on first time reactions, but then again I had been anticipating this for a month or more.. As I heard "Prudy's" Line, with Laundry basket in my arms I walked thru USL entrance with my first line "Who's Askin"..
I REMEMBER the response was loud laughter from all the cast. Not sure how the time between then and now has blurred the truth, but it really does not matter, this is my memory and I LIKE It.. I recall all laughing, including the techies, and I know I giggled with them... I knew then the response from them was as good indicator of how it would be once we were in front of an audience. I also determined their initial reaction would be louder than the audience's would be once we had one. I have a vivid memory of how much I had anticipated this exact response and how relieved I was that I was correct.
As we went thru each scene, the laughter dissipated, which was fine with me. I now could begin to develop Edna and have some fun with the process and, hopefully, reap the rewards a happy audience would afford me if I was successful.
To be Continued..
Stay Tuned for My Life as Edna - Part VI - "Edna, Edna, Who Are You?"
