Rejection

Do you see this face? This is the face of one who has been rejected.

Or so I've been told...

Let's back up. Today was a blocking rehearsal. We actually got through a big chunk of the show- GO US!

We worked through several scenes including Liesl and Rolph's big scene, the thunderstorm, and the party.  By the end of rehearsal, we were at the point where things heat up between Maria and the Captain. So we are going along, reading lines and taking notes, and I feel I tug on my hand.  I've lost my place in the script and am looking for my line and realize that Steve is ready to kiss me. To this I promptly respond " I'm not kissing you today.  I'm sick."

A chorus of " awwwww" and "DENIED!" echoed throughout the rehearsal room. I thought I was being courteous! If I rejected anything, I rejected the opportunity to give Steve my exceptionally fabulous cough.  But look at that face.  The "rejection" cut deep, and now I feel guilty. *sad face*

I'm not really cold and unfeeling - I swear!

Defense Exhibit 1: Comforting Gretl during the thunderstorm

Gretl thinks I'm nice.  I get lots a great hugs from her.  Maybe she will put in a good word for me with Steve. I'll need all the help I can get to help him move past this COLOSSAL rejection in front of the entire cast!

Guiltily yours,
Janelle