Eyes are watching
The cast list is up and you have just gotten the lead role. Excitement runs through your body and you race to call your parents, family and friends. You know that they will all be in the audience to see you in your next staring role. They have all been there before. It's not like anyone else is going to see you at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida. Right? Right?
If you have read any of my other blogs, you know that I have a daughter who is an up and coming star in the performing arts. We have seen her perform every year since kindergarten. No big deal right. Of course we are super proud of her and excited that she is living the life she wants and owes it all to her gorgeous mother. 
Remember that not-so-important high school lead role? Besides having a professional audition, my daughter had the opportunity to play Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie and she was spectacular. She danced and sang and made the audience laugh. It was one of my favorite performances to date.
As we speak, she is rehearsing for the Norwegian cruise line and the musical director recognized her. He remembered Nia as Millie in her high school performance. What? That ole thing! We can't help but think that she is there because of that performance. That performance where only family and friends were supposed to be.
So this is my message to that high school performer, you may not know who is in the audience in your high school auditorium or music recital or sitting in the stadium, but if you are a true performer, do your best and they will remember you. It may even lead to a job one day. Sing on young one! 