Method Acting

submitted submitted by Zoe

That's the joke I've been telling everyone when they see the gel cast on my ankle. I'm a method actor. I needed a real gimp.Well, the foot's got a torn ligament. Don't know what I'm talking about? I'll update you.

I fell during swim practice and apparently tore...a ligament. My physician said I needed to stay on crutches for three to six weeks, which obviously conflicts with the opening of Macbeth. This actually isn't a horrible thing, because I can easily use those crutches as part of my character. What a godsend that it's Zombie Macbeth instead of something else, isn't it? What if it were--'perfect posture, no slumping, gimp-less' Macbeth? Wouldn't that be horrible? However, I can't quite believe that I need these stupid crutches for 3-6 weeks, so we're going to make an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon who will check things out further.

Had another sit-down with mom the other day about Lady Macbeth, and she asked me if I were directing the play, who that I knew would I cast as Lady Macbeth? That person was who I must emmulate in order for my character to pop. It's the pop factor that I've had trouble with lately. Turns out, although my stomach literally CHURNS when I think about it, this would be my to-be step-grandmother. My grandpa's fiancee. Oh, she makes my skin crawl! But he's not her first husband, she's VERY intelligent, manipulative, and an amazing actress. When she's around him, she's simpering, helpless, and docile, but all the while getting him to do exactly what she intended...it's almost scary. She seems like a weak little Southern belle, but she's far from it. I don't like her AT ALL which is what I told my mom. But that's my problem. I've found Lady Macbeth, whether I like it or not, and I've got to use her. Subtract about 40 years. Shuuuuuuddder...

At least Thriller's going well. The gimp doesn't hurt too much, actually, seeing as we're supposed to be limping anyway.

Signing out.