Julia Tyler

Project Audition Song

2008-07-23T22:25:00.000-07:00

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Well.
With all the Legally Blonde hype wound down for now, it's time for me to start some new projects-- obsessions (which ever you'd like to call it).

I am currently on the search for an audition song. Ideas?
It needs to not be "cursed by the Audition Gods". What does that mean exactly?

No Jason Robert Brown (which is a shame since he's a favorite of mine), Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sondheim, Frank Wildhorn, or other various artists. Why? Various reasons, but for the most part these top 3:
1. Too hard for the pianist to follow if he/she doesn't know the piece
2. Too emotional/obscure for an audition piece
3. Too Story-heavy to cut

In short; here are the 10 commandments of audition song-ing by your very own Julia:

Make it show off the best of your range
Don't pick an "over used" song... keep in mind over-heard songs and over-used auditions songs are different. Just because it's considered unique to people on the streets and it's not being performed at every high school pop show from here to Georgia does NOT mean a casting director hasn't had in burned in their memory!
Make sure it has a story, but is still cut-able if you just need 16 (give or take) bars
Make it fresh; something the casting directors want to listen to you sing
Don't just find something you like-- find something you can actually sing
Make sure the sheet music is available
Don't mimic a style; just because Bernadette sounds like that doesn't mean you do, too
Have an up-tempo song and a ballad on hand
If you can only hit a high C on Mondays, make sure there are no high C's in your piece. Your permanent range- not future... not past- but current/permanent range is the only one you should be singing from.
Make it age appropriate. I don't want to hear "Dance 10, Looks 3" from a 15 year old.

So yeah. Easy enough right? I THINK NOT! And this is what I'm currently on the search for.
My previous audition song was "I Can Do Better Than That" from The Last 5 Years. BUT then I got word from the Audition Gods, that not only is Jason Robert Brown spit on by pianists! But The Last 5 Years is an OVER USED Off-Broadway! Bah! Curse you, Audition Gods!

Julia, baby, who are the Audition Gods?
Well! These are "those people". ...You know. I'm making no sense.... Example: You know when people say things like "Well, you know what they say! *insert some saying your mother would tell you*" Well, who is they? Nobody knows right? But apparently they are just filled with sayings, and you listen to what they say! Same with Audition Gods. Who knows who's calling those shots but they are shots that need to be called... And apparently Casting Directors listen to them-- in translation, you should, too.

I really love "Taylor the Latte Boy" by (none other than) Kristin Chenoweth. But a few concerns... It's not from a production and no sheet music.
Do you think this will be a problem? What are your own commandments of auditioning?
Let me know! (comment or e-mail... JTylerBlog@gmail.com )

None the less, you should listen to it. It will make your life:

Isn't she the cutest. Oh, I can't resist, I am a long long long time Chenoweth fan! Please look at this, too! You'll love it! (but don't be thinking Audition Song)

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Legally Bailey.

2008-07-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

Well, well, well. Here it is. Spoilers galore, by the way.

Bailey is the new Elle. I am more than disappointed.

Autumn has the voice. She looked BEAUTIFUL with her long blonde hair. Honestly! Look!

Autumn was gorgeous. Now! Enough of my weeping. Here's the order of this post:

1.Reviews/Thoughts
2.Good News!
3. Pictures & Links

Reviews/Thoughts
Bailey- During her performance I kept thinking "She's so southern. So southern." I felt like I was watching Bailey (or a Disney Princess) do a show.... not Elle Wood's story. Overall I didn't feel much of anything, except a bad cover-up accent. I was thrilled when Jerry Mitchell (Mr. Director) said "You have a bad habit of 'Schmacting'... acting fake-ly through a scene to the audience instead of through your scene partner." And to that I said AMEN! Also, check this out.. Bailey trying out for American Idol... she didn't make it. Hint, hint, Legally Blonde? But now the good things about her performance...
She did have high energy... and.... Anything else?
If you ask me Jerry Mitchell looked very disappointed when she was cast.

Autumn- Girl. I just. I am so sorry. I truly felt like Autumn deserved the part. She looked precious in her Elle Costumes and sang like nobody's business. Sang? No, brought the house down with her voice! Plus, I felt it. She actually portrayed realistic emotions in her songs... not a Disney Princess. I do agree with the judges in that she needed to get in touch with her inner "Sorority Girl". Her energy seemed a little off, but was it just nerves? Overall, if you had told me she was Valedictorian of Harvard Law- I'd believe it. She brought the maturity Elle needed, along with the bubbliness Elle requires.

GOOD NEWS!
My heart was broken when all the girls had to come out in their "Elle Woods" Hoodies and pose for Bailey, Autumn included. That was harsh. BUT! Here's the up side.... straight from Playbill News.

Autumn will be the understudy on Broadway! (Better than nothing, way better... so much better) And will be in the ensemble.
And remember sweet Lauren? Well! She is the understudy for Becky Gulsvig on the Legally Blonde tour! And will also be in the ensemble.
And Rhiannon.. oh, yes. Rhiannon. May I please just point out that I called this so long ago? In my last post. You can look! Rhiannon will be playing Elle's best friend, Margot, (you know, lead-sorority girl?) on the tour.

So, overall, good. At least they weren't sent away with nothing.

Pictures! Links!

Full Performances:
Here

PlayBill News:
Here

Legally Blonde:
Here

2008-07-21T22:46:00.001-07:00

Um, Bailey? No.

I think not.

Wrong choice Legally Blonde, sorry.

This, That, and Some Other Stuff.

2008-07-18T20:53:00.000-07:00

One. More posts are soon to come next week! Exciting ones, too!

Two. Just a reminder to subscribe to this blog if you're looking for updates! If you find yourself saying "What?! How do I do this!? Tell me, Julia!" Well, calm yourself down. You have two options, don't you love options? You can:
a) Send me an e-mail, JTylerBlog@gmail.com , (or leave a comment) that says "Hey. I want to subscribe. Here's my e-mail; mye-mail@email.com" or you know, something along those lines. THEN I will put you on this lovely thing called a "Contacts List". And Every time I make a new post I will send an e-mail that goes "Hey... new post. It's about this, that, and some other stuff. Check it- ch-ch-check it, yo! [link to blog]" (I always rap in e-mail) Then if you say "pssh! no thanks!" Then don't click. That's your life story. But if what I rapped about caught your attention, well by golly, click! Click like the wind! Then come here and read, and have your happy time.
b) I think there's a little button here on the page that talks about subscribing. It's over on the right side of the page under the Poll somewhere. But please, heed my warning, I have no idea what that button does. It might just let you subscribe with out the middle man (um, me in this case) or it could do something crazy. Like blow you up. Either way, as I said before, that's your life story. Do what you please.

Three. LB Spoilers. I was heard with the "Whats?!" heard round the world when Lauren was cut off Legally Blonde, The Search for Elle Woods this past week. Honestly. Honestly! I had complete confidence in her! How could they just-- OVER AGE?! I'm sorry. I'm going to stop myself now before I go into fits of rage. All I've got to say to that is Rhiannon better be the number 2 to go. Or else. Or else I will go into a fit of rage the world has never seen before. (Or just sit and be disappointed and yell some. Either, or.) That's all I have to say on that topic. I'm throwing a Legally Blonde Party Monday for the finale. I'll post pictures-- probably.

Four. (Twilight Gush-Love. Stop reading now if you're not interested) I kind of regret that this blog has not but a touch of Twilight in it. Honestly. Those books are love- no, so much more. and I've said this before, but it feels stupid to call them books because they have had such a huge impact on my life. I'm re-reading Eclipse, the third book in the series, now. It's just as glorious as I've remembered it to be. AND OH! And I got famous on Youtube! For a Twilight parody! (Hence why this blog has been new-post-free for a while.) We're pushing 20,000 hits at the moment. And it's great. I would go into more detail and post a link and what not, but I kind of want to keep my real identity incognito for now. AND OH! AND CAN I JUST HAVE A MOMENT. JUST A MOMENT TO SHARE MY EXCITEMENT ABOUT AUGUST SECOND?! THE RELEASE OF BREAKING DAWN?! AHGFH4OUITHWEGNSVJDN2qpoi4r09wefusdhjikIHT2Q3948TYUGH.
Those are the only words I can fathom to express my excitement. I. Can't. Wait.

I love you, Subscribe!
Julia
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The Blondest Blog Out There!

2008-07-10T23:42:00.000-07:00

Group shot! New Hair! So much to Discuss! (Please ignore Autumn in this picture)
All Photos are from MTV.com!

LAURA BELL BUNDY POST BELOW! Look! It's beautiful and pink!

So, in between this post and the one I just posted- take a look... I gush over Laura Bell Bundy and have some great videos [located conveniently right below this post] AS I WAS SAYING for a blog that had nothing to talk about, I certainly have gone blonde-- legally.

SPOILERS!

So getting to my favorite show on television; Legally Blonde; the search for Elle Woods.
I really do like all the girls that are left in the house, although I think the biggest surprise of the season so far is that the girls are surprisingly convivial towards one another. One of my favorite moments of the season was 2 (?) weeks ago when the girls got the survey about "who is the worst actress, singer, etc" Autumn was the one that stepped up to the plate and said "This is not positive, it's not Elle Woods, it's not what we're going to do." She then changed the questions to "most improved" and "most growth". It was so precious and sweet, it brought tears to my eyes.... *Story Coming up* I know you're thinking "what a wuss.. cries at reality TV?" BUT the background of that is... earlier this year I had the lead in a play and in that play I was in that required me to cry- cry? No. Wallow in guilt and sadness and tears and depression. It was intense. But I had this problem. I was not a crier. I just wasn't. If I got a sad feeling I would say "Aww. Too bad" and move on. But I had to find ways to prevent myself from doing this in the play, or else while I'm supposed to be breaking down in depression, I'd be shrugging and saying "Hmm, sucks." and walk off. Obviously, not acceptable (I'm very method). I had to start crying, if I can't manage crying in real life how can I manage it on stage? So what to do to prevent this? Instead of moving on and not thinking sad thoughts, I would just let them touch me. I would let it dwell in my mind until I felt it. I could feel the sadness. I'm not sure if my brain just liked that and let it stick after the play was done or if I just got good at it. But now, at any act of sweetness or sadness, I transform into a sympathetic weeping willow. SO THAT is why I cried at reality TV *Story Complete* I'm not sure if I captured her sweetness.. here is what MTV said:
"That night, a surprise call sheet arrives at the Legally Blonde loft. Included is a difficult questionnaire, asking the girls a host of loaded questions like: "who is the weakest dancer?" and "who should have already been sent home?" All of the girls are upset, especially Lauren, who thinks the questions are directed at her.

With tension and tears at an all-time high, Autumn steps up and declares that if they're going to play this game, they're going to play it the Elle Woods way. She suggests that they rephrase the questions in a positive light. For example, instead of choosing the worst singer, they'll name someone the "most improved singer." The other girls quickly get into the spirit, giving snaps and compliments to everyone."

All of these photos are the "made over" Elles!Lovely Autumn. Plus her Legally Blonde (ballad) performance was KICK ASS! Watch it! http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1590530&vid=255364
I don't think she looks half bad as a blonde... but is she Elle? I don't know, but I certainly like her. And her acting, and her singing. So... does this Blonde measure up for you

Sweet Bailey! She has been a favorite of mine from the beginning. I really love everything she's been doing lately, I just wish that she'd show a little more growth. I get it. You're good. Why don't you get better? And I believe she is very very Elle.

I really love Lauren, her performance of "Serious" won me over. (watch here http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589673&vid=251355 ) I know.. I know.. at first I said she was "little girlish" or something like that, but now I'm a big time Lauren fan... I can really see her playing the part. And as for her "little girlish" looks... I've just come to accept that she has great hair and a bubbly face- that's all. Although, I still feel like there's something missing... maybe it is a little bit of maturity? And despite all this love... her voice drives me up the wall. She keeps scooping into her notes or something, like she can't just deliver a note you get this throaty belt then a nasally follow up.

Oh Natalie.. I hate to say it, but I don't think you're a loss. I thought you showed great efforts in your dance performance ( http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1590088&vid=253193 ) and you were a great person in the house, but I just don't see it. Your face shape just doesn't seem right for Elle... and I wouldn't say that you should consider keeping the blonde hair. Maybe I'm just being too cruel, but I didn't like you to begin with and I don't like you now that you're gone either. Rhiannon. I just. I don't know. I see it, then I don't. You seem like maybe Elle's best friend. There-- but not there. Like just in this picture I get a sense of "What's going on?" And there's still that gawkiness I haven't quite gotten over. I hate to say it but I think you'll be next on the chopping block, although I hate to let you leave when I'm still this unsure about you.

That's my Legally Blonde input for now! SNAPS AND LOVE!

Julia

Agree? Disagree? Have some good stuff for me to look at?
COMMENT LIKE THE WIND! or email me!

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2008-07-10T17:00:00.001-07:00

Can I have a moment? A moment to just gush and love all over Legally Blonde the musical? Okay, I'm glad you're okay with that because here I go! Now, now, now, where to start?

This might be a touchy subject when speaking of blondes, but let's go straight to the roots of this whole production. Right back to Miss Laura Bell Bundy herself. This woman, is power house to say the very least. She brings a cute, sassy, sharp Elle Woods to the stage and a BIG-PINK-FABULOUS-SWEET girl off. (Please ignore the fact that I just yelled all those adjectives.) Anyways, Laura Bell Bundy is my new love of the stage; so I got to looking at some interviews with her and then I found some great videos of performances. And in case you're wondering... Yes! I have seen the full production of Legally Blonde, but if it's good once--er--- six times, it's good for one more round! So I looked up some videos of her performance; here are some you can't miss:

My All Time Favorite:
This is a performance in San Francisco where one of Laura Bell's shoes flies off into the audience. It flies off during "I have not begun to fight!" Great recovery, and she just nailed it. She was handed an opportunity where she could sink or float... but she worked it. And then the audience applauds! (I know I'm a sap... but I love an encouraging audience!) Laura Bell gives a whole new meaning to thinking on your feet on stage...

Interviews That You Can't Miss:
This is not the peppiest Laura Bell you'll see, but you can see how sweet and fun (and pink) she is in this interview.

A wonderful and very very pink interview in Laura Bell Bundy's dressing room! Super cute. I have no words. Just watch it.

Just... Just Watch It:
She is precious, I laughed at this for about 8 years, there are no words:

And this is just some promotional appearance, but so cute. This is a great video to watch to see what true stage presence is! Plus, I wanted to see how this song was performed with no set-- er, um, or a Warner... It's fabulous. "So Much Better", Have a look!

I will probably follow up this post with my newest take on the Legally Blonde; Search for Elle Woods on MTV. I don't want to give you a novel here... yet, at least.

No more of the stupid stuff. Time to start cracking the whip.

2008-07-03T13:39:00.000-07:00

Okay, this is the dawning of a new age! This is going to be the new Julia Tyler Blog. I am ready!

First, referring to the image in this post, that is me and this blog's relationship before now. There was some stuff to read... and information I wanted to share, but I couldn't get that accomplished with out showing you more when I shouldn't have! ... and not to mention disorganized. (sorry for that explanation... it will probably sound very stupid to me later. )

ALRIGHT! Now here's the new lowdown:
I feel... no, I KNOW, that I have close to zero readers right now. And by "close" I mean I'm sure I have that many.... zero. So I really want to get this blog out there. I'm going to be publicizing this blog like crazy! And you should, too! I am in the process of making a new logo... and many little "stickers" that you can "stick" right on your profile. Don't worry they'll be very attractive. I need readers, people! Help me out here! I will not disappoint!

There will not be any days dedicated to a theme. Meaning... we are doing away with Musical Mondays and Twilight Thursdays. Sorry if that made you cry for eight hours, but it's simply not reasonable. Why is it not reasonable you ask? Well, well, well! Let me tell you! I think a post should be something worth reading... something that you'll think back to during your day and remember favorably... and I think it would be unfair to you if I were to just slap some shitty post together and say "okay... that's not good at all, but I said I would post something today! I'm done till ___!" Right? That's not cool. So I would rather post when I have something to say rather than just because I have to. Oh! And this is not just some ploy for me to not update as often. Because you see; if I were to post something on a Thursday and it wasn't related to Twilight even remotely... I would feel terrible because you weren't given what you were promised. But now, I can post to my heart's desire... and it doesn't matter what day of the week it is!

This blog is going to serve a purpose. It will no longer be a "I have no idea what I'm writing about!" blog. This blog will have to do with something! There will be things to speak of!

So yes! That is my epiphany!

TELL ME STUFF!

^ Click that. Do it.

2008-07-02T14:34:00.001-07:00

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just do it.

I love all of you. And I WILL update..... soon.

Apology

2008-06-20T00:21:00.000-07:00

Dear Token Readers (if any),
I apologize for my lack of blogging lately... I have not only been extremely busy, but I don't ever want to give you an "oh... I'm supposed to do a post today. eh, I don't feel like it... I'll just slap together something in 3 minutes that isn't that special or worth wile to spend your time on" post. So all in all... not only am I busy busy busy (since when is summer not for relaxing?!) but I also don't want to just blow-off my blog... I know, which I'm avoiding by doing just that. So don't you fret reader! (I know you're out there!) Posts a-plenty are to come! And oh. When they do. You better hold onto your socks, America.

oh and, um, not to put another damper on the situation... but I'm going to be gone again until next Thursday. Crazy craziness. So if I were you, reader, I would be looking for another post about this time next week. Possibly this weekend, I leave Monday.

Please, don't forget about us!
If you leave your e-mail in a comment on this blog (or send it to me at JTylerBlog@gmail.com with "sub" in the subject) I will put you on a subscription e-list and every time I update the blog I'll send you an e-mail letting you know there's an update.

I promise you, posts will become much more regular soon. Just as soon as all this stuff boils over.... and oh, have I got some stories for you guys, and of course your much awaited Mondays and Thursdays. All of which will be made up.

keep on living your life :)
love,
Julia

My Life Story, if you care.

2008-06-12T00:41:00.000-07:00

I got this survey from Bzoink. I'm classically bored, yes. I would go on and put up Twilight Thursday's update... but it's far to special to do at 2 am when you're lying in bed and apparently typing "too loudly" according to this guy I keep around ;) . I'm also a bit deranged now. Anyways... just something to help you get to know me.

Love love love,
Julia

PS
my e-mail is JTylerBlog@gmail.com
E-mail me anything.
your life story or a comment about the blog.
Feel free, I'd love to hear from you!

*Randomness About You... oh the variety*
Lets Just talk about you for now....
And your name is?:	Julia Charlotte Tyler
How many years have you been on this earth?:	20
You stand how tall from the ground?:	I'm pretty short... 5ft 6in
What is the Name of the lady who Birthed you?:	Natalie Tyler
You were born in....?:	a hospital
Your house resides in the City of?:	psssh, I'm not crazy. I'm not telling the internet.
Is your house like a Zoo? How many animals?:	ha, no. I have A dog. His name is Ralph.
Married or Not so much?:	Eh, getting there... I suppose. I'm in a relationship that isn't standing still.
Your Favorite Color is?:	Pink!
So you smoke.... Cigarettes that is?:	No thanks. No cancer for me.
Where would i find you on a friday night?:	With my friends. Doing what we please
How about on a tuesday night?:	With my boyfriend. Doin' the love thing.
If you could choose only one friend, who would it be?:	My best one.
Manners... need them or leave them?:	Need them. Love them. Use them!
A broken heart is?:	Broken. And depending on how deep the crack it might or might not be repairable.
On a hot summer day you perfer to....?:	oh. you know. see "How about on a tuesday night"
TV land, love it or leave it?:	Love it! I don't watch it often but when I do I like it a lot.
OH! are you male or female?:	Female! Glad you remembered to ask.
Relationship Stuff....
Can you count your serious relationships on one hand?:	Yes. Depending on your interpritation of "serious".
What about your Sexual Partners?:	Yes.
Your drunk, and there is a sexy person in your bed, what did you do?:	Find out where I am! Goodness! And find out who I let in my house!
Hickeys.... whats your opinion?:	I like them if they're left as a mark of "I love you, so I did this with you" not "look what we did!"
Are you open with your parents about your spouse or lovers?:	Pretty much.
Did your longest relationship last longer then three months?:	Yes!
If so how long?:	5 months and counting presently! aaand then the other 2 longest... one 4 months. the other 3 months.
Have you ever discussed baby names with someone?:	Yes, I don't think it was in "that way" though, just conversation.
Pigtails and Pillow fights... hot? or not?:	Um, I suppose?
Muscles and Jello... hot or not?:	Yes please. But no... no. yes.
Ever incorporated food in that kind of way?:	mmhmm.
Okay, a normal question... what do you consider romantic?:	A man that is protective. Not overbearing, protective yet trusting.
What smell just drive you wild on your partner?:	Vanilla.
Music, Movies and TV
Turn on your MP3 player or CD player, whats the first song you hear?:	The I Love You Song
Last movie you watched... was is funny?:	Yes, it was very funny.
What was the name of that movie?:	Baby Mama
And your Favorite 90's sitcom is...?:	Friends
Countdowns on VH1 and E!.... entertaining?:	no. no it is not.
Who would you just DIE to see in concert?:	I don't think I would "die" to see anybody. I would pay some big bucks just to see Stephenie Meyer, Robert Pattinson, and Kristin Stewart just stand on stage for a while.
How many concerts have you attended?:	not too many. like close to 0.
Reality Tv, Crap or Craze?:	Craze? I don't like the "real word" type of reality shows. But I like competitive shows. eg So You Think You Can Dance, Legally Blonde; the search for Elle Woods.
Do you like Standup?:	Very much!
If so, who is your favorite comedian?:	Demetri Martin
Favorite movie?:	Garden State
Favorite Tv Show?:	So You Think You Can Dance
Your Favorite Band growing up was?:	I've always been a Broadway listener!
Thats or This.....
Pumpkin Pie or Apple Strudle?:	Apple Strudle. I HATE pies! HATE!
Rap or Country?:	bleh. I can tolerate only token artists out of those genres. But country is funnier.
Classic Rock or Emo?:	Depends what kind. Good classic rock or lost records from the 80's. Emo... Panic at the Disco? or Screaming loud?
Comedy or Horror?:	COMEDY! I CAN NOT handle horror in any amounts.
Ketchup or Mayo?:	Ketchup! Mayo is so gross. I start gagging at the sight of it.
Subway or Quiznos?:	Quiznos.
Pink or Orange?:	Pink! Pink! Pink!
Flordia or California?:	California. Northern CA to be specific.
Att or Sprint?:	Att all the way!
Text or Talk?:	Talk if it's a conversation. Text if it's short. I hate text-conversations.
Mr Goodbar or Reeses?:	Reeses has always been my all-time favorite
An Ex or stranger from the bar?:	ooo. An Ex is more emotionally involved, but a stranger is more risky. An Ex.
BBQ or Mexican Food?:	tough... Mexican Food
I love Lusy or Leave it to Beaver?:	Lusy? Lucy- you mean. I suppose either, they're both lot's of fun.
True or False
I am Female....:	true
I am older than Miley Cyrus...:	true
Vin Diesal is hot....:	false?
Lindsay Lohan is hot....:	false.
I have cheated on a test....:	false.
I passed my drivers test on the first try....:	true!
I burp in public....:	if I'm inspired to.
I am old enough to get into a bar....:	get in- sometimes true. drink- false
MTV sucks.....:	mostly false. partly true.
Aliens Exist....:	yes, true. (look up alien)
God watches Over us all....:	true!
This Survey Rocked your socks....:	do I have a choice?
Take this survey \| Find more surveys Bzoink - The Original Survey Site

Legally Blonde or Bombed?

2008-06-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

As I begin this post can I please just yell this?
I LOVE LEGALLY BLONDE, THE SEARCH FOR ELLE WOODS (on MTV)! I LOVE IT!

But to some of those girls I want to just say, "girl. please. please, girl. please." I would just like to know what went through some of their heads. What I mean by that is; if I had auditioned for the show, and I had the opportunity (as did the rest of America) to watch the broad casted version of the show that aired on MTV... why did they not just memorize the entire show?! I would have had Laura Bell's blocking down, every song memorized, and have a good good grasp of all the lines if I truly wanted to be Elle Woods. It was almost painful to sit and watch some of those girls miss a line (although few did) and sing the wrong verse of the Delta Nu song as they were learning it.

Anyways, other than that... acting wise nobody... NOBODY... blew me away. Vocally they are all very impressive.

Two of my friends (who are also very involved in Theater) watched last nights episode with me (which if you missed it I'm sure MTV will play it religiously) and we started finding our favorites, and my not-so-favorites. Here are my inputs (spoiler warning!):

Autumn- Curly hair? Straight hair? Girl. Keep it straight... you are the cutest with your straight hair. And she is very cute! When she was at the piano playing she reminded me A LOT of myself. A lot. I didn't know I loved her, though, until close to the end, when she reminded me of myself once again when she fell on the floor when they told her about the trick! (watch the episode) She is the cutest and I hope she goes far. My very Favorite.

Bailey- She won stand out performer and stood out in my mind. Last episode I thought she was annoying and I didn't like her that much. But this episode I loved her so much! She delivered her lines in such a cute way. And way to correct that accent, it's very close! I like her a lot. She again, is the cutest. Favorite.

Cassie O.- Poor Cassie O. She got the boot, the big pink boot. I liked her, but I didn't like her as Elle Woods. She can do other things in theater and do them well. Break a Leg Cassie O.!

Cassie S.- ehhhhh.. I do not like her. Overall she just didn't wow me. Not as Elle, not as an actress. But I did like her cover on the missed line. She always looks like she has to work so hard to realize what's happening around her. She'd make a cute blonde, though. Maybe she'll grow on me. But for now Not-So-Favorite.

Celina- Again, no! Terrible! I was not happy that she was put through. She doesn't look the part of Elle (red hair aside) and her attitude, I just don't like her. And all that waving when she didn't hear the line... yeah... nice cover with the explanation, but no, you broke character. And then that hyena laughter? NOT-so-Favorite.

Emma- Reese? Little Miss Serious though! She's super pretty, and is an "ehhh" actress. I don't know about her attitude though. I need some more Emma time before I can decide.

Lauren- Such a little girl look.. not really Elle. I don't know. I liked her when she was talking at the table, but I just don't know about her yet either. She's sitting right on top of the fence with me.

Lindsay- OOOH! Lindsay! You were such a disappointment! I LOVED your look! I HATED your acting! I liked you so much! But now... oh I just don't know! Please! Improve!.... this pains me... but Not-so-Favorite.

Natalie- ehhhh, I really don't like her. But that's just from what I've seen. She doesn't look like any Elle Woods... and her acting seems very one-dimensional. And when she was practicing the lines she looked hunched-back. Not-so-favorite

Rhiannon- Goofy. Weird. and not in a good way. The one plus I can give her is that she's memorable. She seems like that gawky teenage girl that hasn't gotten used to her new set of equipment. Not-so-Favorite.

So those are my views on the "Blondes" for now. I can't wait for next Monday!

All pictures from MTV.com
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/legally_blonde_search_for_elle_woods/series.jhtml

Lots of Love
-Julia

Musical Monday

2008-06-08T21:58:00.000-07:00

(Song is right above this post. Press play to listen. {as if you didn't know})

It's officially Monday! Which means it's time for a song from one of my favorite musicals!

And just for the record, no, I was not sitting at my computer counting down the seconds until 12:00.

what we have this week:
"Still Hurting" from The Last 5 Years

Although, can I just take a moment and express my love for The Last 5 Years? It's beauty. If you were one of these "Oh my! I will marry Norbert Leo Butz because of his role in Wicked"... just. you. wait. His voice is beautiful. And Sherie Rene Scott earned a high spot on my favorite's list after I bought this album. Jason Robert Brown does not disappoint.
The Last 5 Years is filled with those songs that you go "I want this to be my audition song!" just so you can have an excuse to buy the sheet music and sing around your house day after day...

Now... back to Still Hurting. Not to say it isn't beautiful, but it's not my favorite off of the soundtrack. So why did I pick it? Well, one day I was driving along listening to my Sirius radio, (channel 77 "Broadway's Best"! With the lovely Seth Rudetsky) and they were playing their typical "safe" classic songs. ( I swear! The number of times I've heard "Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by...."!!!) Basically, I sit through a lot of it just anticipating something new or unique or a favorite to be played. So there I was, probably listening to another play through of "Hernando's Hideaway", when all of the sudden I heard the delicate introduction begin. I saw Sherie Rene Scott's name listed as the artist and I was at once interested. (She won me over in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels). I listened through the song feeling such emotion from her, such a pull into her story, and her voice wasn't too bad either ;) . I wanted to know more. So I went home and went straight to iTunes, where I was thrilled to see Norbert Leo Butz's name listed. Instantly, I bought the album. Then I fell in love. Bought the sheet music. Watched all the youtube videos I could scrounge up. So basically... the reason I chose this song is because it is the song that caused me to fall in love with the entire The Last 5 Years soundtrack. Maybe it can do the same for you.

Some of my favorites off the soundtrack:
"I Can Do Better Than That"
"See I'm Smiling"
"Nobody Needs to Know"
"Shiska Goddess"

Let me know if you like it!

-Julia

First One!

2008-06-05T21:42:00.000-07:00

First off,
Hello! I'm Julia Tyler, the blogger of your choice!
Okay- bad thing. I really don't know what this blog is going to be about. I know, way to hook my readers, right?
I like a lot of things so you'll probably like this blog.

Here are a few weekly things I thought of starting:

Monday- Musicals
I love Broadway, Theater is truly my passion. So I thought every Monday I would post a song from one of my favorite musicals just for you guys.

Thursday-Twilight
One thing you should know about me, something that's a very big part of my life right now, is my love of the Twilight series. They are honestly... honestly... the best books I've ever read. It almost feels silly calling them books because their impact seems so much bigger. I really don't know if I can even do this segment because once I get started on this topic I just go and go and go. ANYWAYS... God is on Stephenie Meyer's (the author) side, because December 12 "Twilight" the movie is coming out. And to say I'm stalking the movie process would be accurate. So I thought every Thursday I'd post an interview or clip of the movie. Basically because it's my life right now... so it might as well be part of my blog.

If you want to read Twilight.... which, obviously, you SHOULD. Visit Stephenie Meyer's Website.

I'm sure I'll think of more... but for now... that's it!

Thanks,
Julia