I was a hoot.. mostly with teddy.

I even had a second floor and a set of stairs going up the side.. and teddy would run up and off the stage set.. flying in to a set of stage left large matresses.

But thats.. another story.

Also, I find it “easier” to STAY the character in dramas, for some reason. “Martin” in *Comfort’s Broken Light* was easier to be–after, of course, MANY nights of searching for him–and stay into than, say, “Sidney” in *Inspecting Carol.* Also, “King Philip” in *Lion in Winter* was like that. Once I found him, I felt him easier each night. Characters in comedies–even though I deem them much more difficult than dramas–for me are more likely to slip into “Lyle.” I guess that’s maybe because I like to be silly and laugh and act goofy in everyday life, and being that way onstage just feels like ME. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just aggravating when trying to hone in on who I am in a show.

I’m excited to see *Smoke* this coming weekend. Break legs! Lyle

But yeah, I know EXACTLY what you mean. My first show at TheatreMSU was “The Imaginary Invalid,” in which I played three different roles that didn’t have too much stagetime. And then my next show was “It’s Only a Play,”
which was the senior show, and had me in a cast of veterans like Gabe Smith, Chris Tyer, James Eison, Matt Webb, Melissa Fenwick, Vaughan Shearer, and Holly Ashcomb, who were all at the top of their games. And my highlight was this climactic monologue, and I never felt really sure about it either.

Difference is, you actually have talent so you’ll blossom into an actor. I became a teacher! :) jk