Our friend Susan Lamontagne as “Demeter” (photo, she’s the one on her knee) in the broadway show, Cats!
Thank you Susan for your great input with the question:
What are your thoughts about the West Side Story article? (see “The Show Must Go On” in this blog below)
“hey Peter. I was just reading the WSS (West Side Story) article! Wow!
We’ve all worked with these types of performers that get the gig and then don’t feel dedicated, saying this is “not the work I’m looking for right now”….but again without the attitude of “the show must go on.”
My advise…..hmmm, As actors we follow our hearts and passions into a field that is a gift. It is challenging and demanding – physically, spiritually and emotionally. But we do it because it is a part of who we are. I always instill in the actors/dancers I work with that if you are going to commit…it has to be 100+ everytime. That is what moves mountains and takes us and those watching us to a new place.
Also, I remind them that there are 1,000 people who would kill to be in there shoes and not to waste the opportunity. If you aren’t going to give it your all then step aside and enjoy performing or dancing as a hobby not a profession. Ok…so now I’ll step off my soap box.”
Thanks Susan for you great input!
A quick Bio about Susan…
She is married to an “amazing man”, Chris, and is now a stay-at-home mom to beautiful 4 1/2 year old twin boys, Nicholas & Noah. “I am blessed to have had a career in the Theater on Broadway and around the US & Europe surrounded by amazing talented people. For those dreamers….I say, don’t give up ~ work hard and don’t let anyone steal your dream!” Says Susan. Susan still does workshops to get her “theater fix.” She is an Independent business owner/Consultant with Arbonne International. Susan adds, “I’m not only changing my life, but touching others & helping to reach some of their goals!!” For more info check out this link http://www.susanlala.myarbonne.ca/
