[Charlotte_Lucyx]

Ok, well i am currently playing Chava in fiddler on the roof, but im struggling to see myself as the character. Weve set the first scenes, and i can get into character but, i really feel that as Chava i should be slimmer. Im not exactly pretty, and from tevye says "you were such a pretty little thing," and i feel i should lose weight for the part. Im not fat, but im not slim either.

Am i being overly cautious?

[Celeste_SM]

Probably. Has the artistic staff said anything to you about it? If not, then try not to worry about it. Don't go hog-wild on the pizza either, but don't stress about it.

[AnnieER25]

When Tevye is referring to Chava as "Such a pretty little thing" he's referring to her as a child. I think most of us were little when we were younger.

When I played Chava I was the biggest, not by a whole lot, but it was noticable. I have an hourglass figure (hips and a bum) and the other girls were tiny. Tzeitel was a dancer- ballet, and Hodel was a runner. I was a little self conscious about it too, but in hindsight I realize I was just being vain.

If this is something that is really bothering you and you can't let it go, talk to your doctor about starting up a healthy meal plan, not a diet, and starting an exercise program. Please do it for your health and peace of mind, not for vanity. When you eat right and exercise you feel better, it reduces stress and certain activity can improve your breathing which improves your singing.

[Glissando]

Please, please, please don't call yourself fat. I struggle with a mild form of anorexia, and it's awful. By no means are you fat. If God wanted you to look like a stick, he would've made you a stick. He made you the way He wanted you to be.