[choochoo]

Just got cast as Mrs. Potts in a highschool production this summer. Any ideas on characterizations for this character, OTHER than the whole old lady Angela Lansbury thing. I tried that and I'm terrible at it because my voice sounds too young for that yet. So anybody have any other characterizations that may work and be cool or funny? I just don't want to make a fool out of myself!

Much love to everyone on this site,
choochoo

[Luc]

Umm....there's not much to say besides being a sweet old lady. You've gotta be warm and kind, obviously.

One tip to make you look funny (in a good way): when you enter for the first time, when you say "yoo-hoo" say it loud and high-pitched. It worked every night for us. They will laugh at your line, and you will get a costume laugh, if the costume is done right.

Break a leg!!!!

[choochoo]

Oh, the line in our script is "Coming through" but I know what you mean

Thanks for that. Anybody else have anything? I'm open to new or even crazy ideas all summer long! I need all the help I can get!

[MademoiselleMusicals]

Think all mother like and nurturing - see how Mrs Potts is towards Belle and Chip? She's like the mother figure of the castle and as
musikal_geek posted - all kind and sweet. Have a gentle tone in your voice and think of being busy as Mrs Potts reminds me of a waitress - happy to serve anyone - think 'Be My Guest!'

Hope I have helped in some small way!

[choochoo]

Thanks for the help! The show opened on Friday and it is going FANTASTICALLY! We're sold out, and the producer of B & B on Broadway (who is friends with our director) came to see the show and was very complimentary about the show and the enchanted objects performances =)

I'm so proud of our cast, and so glad that it turned out well. Thanks to all!!!

[MademoiselleMusicals]

Awww well done!

[Chevstriss]

ummmm, Mrs Potts is supposed to be right at 40. Chip is her son, not her grandson.

That's 7 yrs younger than Madonna.

[Luc]

Do you have any pictures to post?