Today, I performed in a rendition of Jesus Christ Superstar at my school. When it came time for my big solo, a whopping two lines, I forgot the words, making for an awkward eight seconds of silence. FML
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OysterPearls 33
Hi, OP here! We had two flawless performances before this one, and several rehearsals before that. So no, I was not unprepared in the least. I think the problem came from the lack of sleep I had before this specific performance, because; with my luck, I happened to catch a cold the night before. Thanks for the positive comments, I feel like posting this has helped me overcome the embarrassment by giving me the opportunity to laugh at my own plight! :)
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PattonGilette2 18
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Fou_Lou 20
Funny how nobody seems to know that Jesus Christ Superstar is actually a musical. Like Cats or Starlight express.
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PattonGilette2 18
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JessicaFLovve 9
just imagine how the parents must of reacted..
ErinRosado 14
And how they must have reacted, too.
PattonGilette2 18
#22 and #25, I'm sure the parents would understand OP's situation. That's how they would react.
ErinRosado 14
It wasn't my comment, I was merely making a correction.
_iquitlife_ 10
that is second worst movie i've seen in school after God Spell
jjmiller1001 17
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practice much?
tomwantssnow 14
Doesn't sound like OP did, no
OysterPearls 33
Hi, OP here! We had two flawless performances before this one, and several rehearsals before that. So no, I was not unprepared in the least. I think the problem came from the lack of sleep I had before this specific performance, because; with my luck, I happened to catch a cold the night before. Thanks for the positive comments, I feel like posting this has helped me overcome the embarrassment by giving me the opportunity to laugh at my own plight! :)
jazzy_123 20
It's ok OP. In high school we did 12 Angry Men (for us it was 12 angry jurors since there were both men and women). We had an intermission and when it was over we had to go back to the positions we were in but I had a brain fat and couldn't remember where to go so I just stood there awkwardly until everyone else got In position and I remembered where we left off. The audience just looked at me very confused haha. Same as you, I laugh at it when I remember.
WD_Stevens 22
I have to ask (I simply ADORE this musical) but which part were you playing and what was the solo you missed?
fmlallthetyme 23
Well, good thing you weren't the superstar of the play.
lex1459 38
Jesus take the wheel.
Headcrab 29
Nerves got you eh?
Kalipczo 21
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Jesus Christ superstar? Wtf Well, it's not uncommon for people to get stage fright and forget/mess up their lines. Sure it's embarrassing but everyone will forget about it soon enough.
dawnimus 21
I'm guessing by the "wtf" that you've never heard of it, but it's a quite well known musical. It's also been around a long time - my primary school performed it about 20 years ago (and now I feel old).
masterof1 7
Im 15 and I know what JCSS is...
klisterable 18
#29: Wow, you must be VERY special.
UnknownJoe 6
Ah yes, the sound of silence.
OysterPearls 33
What a loud sound it is...
0h_Boy 26
Should've just shouted "hockey stick"
AlwaysWatching 27
This always fixes anything^ (or makes it worse....)
Jellybellybeanz 22
That sucks OP :( stage fright sucks. I get it too
karlcolt45 19
it was an intended moment of silence. least that's what you'll tell em.
BoltTheSuperdog 22
A dramatic pause.
tomwantssnow 14
What school lets you do a play called Jesus Christ Superstar?
warsun 27
Ikr the one I've seen has pole dancers O.o
OctoberJade 12
Might be a college.
eagleriverjohn 24
Might be a private school, there are some rather large ones
chinaski7628 32
It's a very well-known Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. I've seen it preformed in public and private schools of all grade levels.