Started out in grade school, putting on and acting the lead in Hansel and Gretel; always was making up and putting on little plays at home. Dad still calls me a *ham actor*.

Several others throughout high school, including Cat on A Hot Tin Roof. One of the criteria to getting into drama club was improv. The *role* I drew was to act like a soggy teabag! I guess I did okay as they accepted me.

Danced in another production of Hansel & Gretel. Also had the cast party at our house, as we had a great big, spooky looking old Victorian out in the country at the end of a long dirt driveway. We painted a BIG psychedelic sign which said, "Witch's House" and put it at the end of the driveway. A picture of it, with the review, showed up in the paper the next day.

Since I was in orchestra it took precendence. I have to say my most memorable theatre experience was playing in the first violin section during a really well-done production of Showboat. I really loved my part, plus it was one of those times when everyone just meshed so well; everything just clicked.

Oh, and I was in heaven, when my sister, who majored in drama and acted in everything, was in college and asked me to play a black cat in something she was putting on. I was about 13 and had an instant crush on the leading man. Had a blast acting all grown up and sexy in slinky black leotard and tights!

If I was able now, I'd go for some of the roles like Kathy Bates does...I think I'd have a knack for them...according to himself and other family members there is still no lack of the high dramatics evident in my early years. *BG*

Fun thread, nice to read about ya'll.