Being a classical baritone singer is and has been fun for me. Yet, if this singing hobby of mine offered me a compensation package to make it more worth-my-while ... then my auditions, live performances, A/V recordings, etc...would be a completely joyful experience I surmise!

I actually have found great joy in learning about painting for some time now. It is a very therapeutic art form. It has been said by a very wise man long ago that "...there is a time for everything under the sun." And now, it's a time for me to rest a bit from live/recorded music work until such a time as I can line up some musical gigs for myself for hire rather than for the love of music only. ~

The Voice Auditions.

I was able to audition with THE VOICE last June 15, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. Although I did not make it to the second round of auditions at that time, my son drove up to the audition venue (Cleveland Public Auditorium) with me as my moral support person, and, I met and made friends with a paid actor (David Venerose) who works in commercials and performs small roles in movies. For this opportunity to spend some overdue time with my son, and, for the unique acquaintance I made with fellow actor, David V., I was, and, am very grateful. ~

True Love sung by Timothy Lawson

Facebook | Sarah Robertson's Photos – South Pacific

Timothy Lawson as "Emile" with "Nellie Forbush" during waltz scene rehearsal.


Facebook Sarah Robertson's Photos – South Pacific

To the all occasion performer, Timothy Lawson, singer, actor, keyboardist and entertainer at heart, the words musical, natural cures and South Pacific all have very special meaning. And recently, in his debut as "Emile" in Bucyrus, Ohio, out of all the fantastic photos taken during South Pacific this past April-May 2007, this one (link above) has to be by far his favorite. "Sky/ocean blue happens to be my favorite color now for longer than I can remember. Also, the set was gorgeous, and the lighting great. I love every opportunity to dress up and look distinguished plus Nellie (Diana Robinson) and Emile (yours truly) both are happy and smiling in this one and smiles are contagious...," Mr. Lawson said. (For a better view of Miss Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque, click on the facebook link above this post.) Enjoy! -tl

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South Pacific - May 2007

What a grand experience playing a wealthy French plantation owner, Emile, in the Bucyrus Little Theatre's recent production of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, South Pacific. Refreshingly enjoyed singing "Some Enchanted Evening" over and over again to a most amazingly talented, vibrant, energetic, and beautiful Nellie (Diana) from PA, USA. I found our duet "I Could Say Life Is Just A Bowl of Jello..." a genuine delight. And the entire cast was fantastic in each of their respective roles and to work with, as well. The stage scenery was gorgeous. How I do miss that land of South Pacific make believe, now. -tl

Diana Robinson(Nellie), Brooke M.(Ngana), and Sophia A.(Nicole)

This scene is the very last one when Emile returns home, alive, after engaging in reconaissance activities on a neighboring island, for the Navy. He thought he'd lost Nellie to the grips of racial prejudice. In this photo, Nellie serves a meal for Emile's children hoping it's not too late to embrace the role of wife and stepmother alongside the man she's realized she is in love with.
From stageleft or to the right side view of this photo, Emile takes note of Ngana and Nicole asking Nellie to sing with them the song they always sang with their father just before he joins in the singing ("Dites moi..."), Ngana and Nicole running into his arms.
As I played Emile in this scene, I can tell you that I began to literally view these three lovely ladies as my own true family, something to do with making yourself believable as the character you're playing, I guess. But, it truly was a very sweet experience to enjoy during 7 fun performances.
I must add that I was and am still honored to have acted/worked closely with Diana, Brooke, and Sophia last May. Always brimming with energy, wearing dance shoes, stage attire and cheerful to the last, Diana, shined brilliantly as Nellie Forbush.
And the professionalism and demeanor of young Brooke and Sophia during rehearsals, as well as, performances led me to conclude I was in the presence of two future stars of the stage or the movies. Actually, these two lovely young ladies have already been in other plays together.
-tl

South Pacific - May 2007 - Sarah Robertson & Ryan Richmond

Learning from other cast members is a perk of being in theatrical productions that I cherish. You not only get to share your unique gifts and talents on stage, but, you also get to observe other actors, singers, and dancers, in action, and in the process, to better yourself in areas they excell in by copying the good and the excellence you see in them. When I recall the regal posture Sarah (Liat) maintained at all times, it still inspires me to check myself and sit/stand with proper posture. And Ryan (Lootellan Cable) when singing, produced such melodious, pure sounds that I often asked myself "am I rested, relaxed, focused and hydrated enough to make vocal sounds as pure as Ryan's in my next scene/solo?" -tl