A lot of people think that in order to get accepted to the Hill Cumorah Pageant you have to "try-out" first. Au contraire! The reality is, you get accepted first and then try out. Seems a little backwards, I know. However, the pageant presidency (there is a president and two counselors; 5-year callings issued by the church) go off inspiration on whom they should accept to the pageant. Then their hope is that once you arrive at the hill in July and audition for various parts, all sorts of hidden talents will be uncovered! Case in point: who knew that I, Maryanne, could shimmy, lunge, and undulate?! And do all three At. The. Same. Time!
Yes, many hidden talents, uncovered.
Check-in was on Friday. At 8 p.m. they started auditioning, and by 10 p.m. casting was finished and every single person had at least one part! It took a mere 2 hours to cast all 650 of us!
I know what you are thinking, "Holy cow, what a miracle."
Any of the women who wanted a chance at a dancing part were put out in "the bowl" which is the large grassy area in front of the Hill Cumorah. Haylie, Brooke, and I all tried out. There were at least 200 of us! There we were taught a funky little dance by an amazing choreographer named Lisa. Then we danced. And danced. And danced. It was hot. It was hard. Several directors walked around as we danced. They watched. And watched. And watched. Talk about intimidating! Then, they would pull women out as they were chosen for various dancing (or movement) parts.
Hot, sweaty and tired.
Finally, after almost 2 exhausting hours of dancing, she had her parts:
Harvest Dancer, Unbeliever Torch Bearer, and New World Multitude Woman
Yes, many hidden talents, uncovered.
Check-in was on Friday. At 8 p.m. they started auditioning, and by 10 p.m. casting was finished and every single person had at least one part! It took a mere 2 hours to cast all 650 of us!
I know what you are thinking, "Holy cow, what a miracle."
Any of the women who wanted a chance at a dancing part were put out in "the bowl" which is the large grassy area in front of the Hill Cumorah. Haylie, Brooke, and I all tried out. There were at least 200 of us! There we were taught a funky little dance by an amazing choreographer named Lisa. Then we danced. And danced. And danced. It was hot. It was hard. Several directors walked around as we danced. They watched. And watched. And watched. Talk about intimidating! Then, they would pull women out as they were chosen for various dancing (or movement) parts.
Haylie showing off her sweet dancing skills during the audition.
Hot, sweaty and tired.
Finally, after almost 2 exhausting hours of dancing, she had her parts:
Harvest Dancer, Unbeliever Torch Bearer, and New World Multitude Woman
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| John's audition for Alma, which he got. And, BTW, he was AWESOME! As most people on the planet now know, Brooke and I were both chosen to be Ceremonial Dancers, which we soon found out was "code" for Harlot. I know, I've heard it all now...."Oh, I see you were type-cast"......"Like mother, like daughter"....."Are these your true colors shining through?"....etc. All I can say is Brooke and I had a BLAST being harlots. Bring it on . . . shimmies, undulations and all! |
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If you want to see Maryanne undulate, just ask. She performed for us last week and we were all highly impressed with her undulating skills! Way to go you guys. I must say, I am glad it was you and not me!
So fun!
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