Ok, so I don't want you to judge me.
But see the guy in the above picture, his name is Darren Criss. He's kinda becoming my idol. A really hot idol.
Ok, so just like, hear me out. It all dawned on me last night when listening to the Glee version of "Teenage Dream" and I started crying.
So, let me explain everything.
Ok, so, um, Darren is a recently graduated university student, his major was theatre (like me). He and some friends while in uni started their own production company called "Starkid" and created musicals such as "A Very Potter Musical" and "Me and My Dick". They posted them on youtube and have created a bit of a cult following. Darren recently got cast in Glee. Glee, is one of my favourite shows. It is what I want my life to be. As an actor, there are so many different roles and shows one wants to be in, but I'm pretty sure I would be eternally happy even if I had like a walk on role in Glee. So yeah, Darren audition via the Glee MySpace and is now on the show. His first episode airs tonight in Australia. His very first song is "Teenage Dream".
Now, you are probably all wondering why I was crying and what the fuck I am doing telling you about Darren Criss. Here's the thing, those tears were tears of happiness;
1. Because I'm a proud mama and all us Starkid Fans are so happy that one of these talented kids is getting an opportunity like this.
2. (and this is the main reason) He gives me hope. It makes me think that if someone who has come from just an ordinary university can make it, perhaps I can too. I mean, in no way am I saying that I am as talented as Darren (I mean, fuck, the boy writes his own songs and shit) but I am an accomplished actor/singer/pianist, so if I work fucking hard at it, I am sure that at some point I will get there.
I am so sure I am going to cry when Darren is on Glee tonight and I don't want to have to explain to my parents the reason why.
The thing is, I have told my parents that in my final year I want to go to Chicago, because there is a great theatre scene and I feel that I am not going to make it here in Australia. They laughed at me. They think it's ridiculous. They think that I will complete my degree, do my dip ed and become a teacher, like they want. Of course, I am going to complete my degree and do a dip ed. I'm not stupid, I don't want to fall flat on my arse, but I want to give acting a real go. This is what I love. Don't I deserve a chance to try? I don't want to live my life wondering what could have been.
I will get that fucking role on Glee.
But see the guy in the above picture, his name is Darren Criss. He's kinda becoming my idol. A really hot idol.
Ok, so just like, hear me out. It all dawned on me last night when listening to the Glee version of "Teenage Dream" and I started crying.
So, let me explain everything.
Ok, so, um, Darren is a recently graduated university student, his major was theatre (like me). He and some friends while in uni started their own production company called "Starkid" and created musicals such as "A Very Potter Musical" and "Me and My Dick". They posted them on youtube and have created a bit of a cult following. Darren recently got cast in Glee. Glee, is one of my favourite shows. It is what I want my life to be. As an actor, there are so many different roles and shows one wants to be in, but I'm pretty sure I would be eternally happy even if I had like a walk on role in Glee. So yeah, Darren audition via the Glee MySpace and is now on the show. His first episode airs tonight in Australia. His very first song is "Teenage Dream".
Now, you are probably all wondering why I was crying and what the fuck I am doing telling you about Darren Criss. Here's the thing, those tears were tears of happiness;
1. Because I'm a proud mama and all us Starkid Fans are so happy that one of these talented kids is getting an opportunity like this.
2. (and this is the main reason) He gives me hope. It makes me think that if someone who has come from just an ordinary university can make it, perhaps I can too. I mean, in no way am I saying that I am as talented as Darren (I mean, fuck, the boy writes his own songs and shit) but I am an accomplished actor/singer/pianist, so if I work fucking hard at it, I am sure that at some point I will get there.
I am so sure I am going to cry when Darren is on Glee tonight and I don't want to have to explain to my parents the reason why.
The thing is, I have told my parents that in my final year I want to go to Chicago, because there is a great theatre scene and I feel that I am not going to make it here in Australia. They laughed at me. They think it's ridiculous. They think that I will complete my degree, do my dip ed and become a teacher, like they want. Of course, I am going to complete my degree and do a dip ed. I'm not stupid, I don't want to fall flat on my arse, but I want to give acting a real go. This is what I love. Don't I deserve a chance to try? I don't want to live my life wondering what could have been.
I will get that fucking role on Glee.
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