He's in the hallways. He grades your papers. He reads your DBQs. He decides whether or not you fit the lead. He's bald, and he's intimidating. With all of this power, you'd expect he'd use it to scare you, but he doesn't, and that's scary in itself. When you walk in for your audition, you're greeted with a friendly smile and an encouraging nod. You continue on with ease, this is until you realize that-- oh wait, he's not simply a jolly man with wisdom beyond his years, he controls my fate. As far as you know, he looks at every move you make; he takes note of every word you say; he even notices the faintest rude remark or action you may make. Okay, he probably doesn't, but he might, and he could use that against you.
He's your teacher too? Don't fail. Don't spell something wrong. Don't you dare fall asleep in class. Don't you critique his opinions, or interrupt. Always smile. If he asks you to read aloud in class, make sure you project and if there's multiple characters, use different voices. Always play up your character in a likeable way. Be present every day. Don't be late. Raise your hand to say smart things. Turn your papers in on time. Don't even think about getting below a B+ on a test.
You see him walking down the hallway? Smile. Make sure you're with people who make good choices. Be surrounded by kids who have previously gotten leads or whom he's shown respect to. Date a lead from previous shows. Start acting. Recite Hamlet. Memorize Hamlet. Be hamlet.
Actually...be yourself. Just don't be afraid of Mr. Brehm.
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