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futuremamarose87
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5/3/2004 | posted: 1/31/2006 at 10:27:29 PM ET
In my acting class, we are doing character research projects and we had to choose a character from either a book, history, or someone we admire, etc.- we can't do characters that we've seen someone else portray.
Anyways, what I'm getting at is that I am being Bernadette.
I have to prepare text/ monologue to perform as Bernadette. I have to become her and do something- speak to someone and have goals in the monologue.
I just wanted to share this with all of you, and if anyone has any suggestions of to who I (as Bernadette) can talk to, or if there are any particular quirks about her that I should highlight.
We are allowed to use outside help/research/ interviews. If anyone has any interesting quotes that reflect who Bernadette really is I would greatly appreciate you passing that on to me.
Hope to hear from any of you soon! 
"It was like being high when you reach those high notes."
~Bernadette Peters
|  moljul
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| posted: 1/31/2006 at 10:37:13 PM ET
I can't think of any quote that better sums up Bernadette than "You gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?"
That speaks volumes about her.
Physically, I would say play with your hair A LOT! She has a very particular way of brushing her hair back from her face. She keeps her hand almost completely flat and uses her palm. I always found that kind of odd. Most people do it with several of their finger tips.
"I'm one star away from Dolly Parton ... and Raymond Massey is between us. I hope we don't suffocate him." Bernadette Peters receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, April 24, 1987
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| posted: 1/31/2006 at 10:42:43 PM ET
I love that assignment. I wish my acting teacher would give me something like that. A great way to see her the way she acts is to watch her on Regis.
" No, not a chance. No arguements, shut up and dance." -You'll Never Get Away From Me
"And if it wasn't for me then where would you be Miss Gypsy Rose Lee?" -Rose's Turn
| futuremamarose87
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5/3/2004 | posted: 3/8/2006 at 10:49:56 AM ET
So, I just wanted to share that I performed as Bernadette yesterday in my acting class. It went really well. I created a monologue where she's on a date with Michael. I really enjoyed doing it and was in a total "I'm Bernadette today" mode. I loved it. 
Because of this, my theater major friends and I plan to have a dinner party where everyone comes as a character/figure/celebrity/etc. and stays in character throughout the party!
Yes- we're strange... but that's theater majors for you.
"It was like being high when you reach those high notes."
~Bernadette Peters
| Rose
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| posted: 3/8/2006 at 11:06:47 AM ET
Oh that dinner sounds fun! What did you say in the monologue?
"Oh no, you won't. No, not a chance. No arguements, shut up and dance." -You'll Never Get Away From Me
"And if it wasn't for me then where would you be Miss Gypsy Rose Lee?" -Rose's Turn
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