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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
  • #broadway #broadwaydebut #billyelliot

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  • @m8watson888
    @m8watson888 11 месяцев назад +34984

    “If she fooled us, she can fool the audience” -the director probably

    • @GaioSonase
      @GaioSonase 9 месяцев назад +395

      I mean, if there ever was a proof of acting skill...

    • @forrestpatterson6053
      @forrestpatterson6053 8 месяцев назад +64

      @@GaioSonasecompletely agreed

    • @emmalynn7188
      @emmalynn7188 7 месяцев назад +105

      The girl from PLL did this, said she was older. They filmed the pilot, realized, and said screw it and kept shooting with her

    • @hollisunderwood-pn7sf
      @hollisunderwood-pn7sf 7 месяцев назад +41

      @@emmalynn7188Mila Kunis did the same thing on That 70s Show

    • @NeyamStar
      @NeyamStar 5 месяцев назад +4

      Ikkr

  • @fallingskymedia4421
    @fallingskymedia4421 2 года назад +77533

    As a director, it sounds infinitely less stressful trying to direct a 15 year old over a 12 year old

    • @thebestlmt1048
      @thebestlmt1048 2 года назад +171

      @Chelsea D. you tell him sista lol

    • @ShootingHimDown
      @ShootingHimDown 2 года назад +24

      @Chelsea D. You showing off how "mature" you are automatically means youre childish af

    • @vvv____
      @vvv____ 2 года назад +59

      @@ShootingHimDown
      lmao true

    • @Ultra-Instinct
      @Ultra-Instinct 2 года назад +23

      @Chelsea D. Preach!

    • @ShootingHimDown
      @ShootingHimDown 2 года назад +11

      @Chelsea D. Uhuh.. keep telling yourself that.

  • @Paixnidiamoustakas
    @Paixnidiamoustakas 8 месяцев назад +6233

    "You're fifteen, you can't play a twelve year old!"
    Anthony Ramos in Hamilton act 2: 👁👄👁

  • @joud3mohammad
    @joud3mohammad 2 года назад +24651

    Tom Holland playing a fourteen year old Peter Parker when he was 19-20: 👁👄👁

    • @dawn160
      @dawn160 2 года назад +667

      HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE 14?!?!

    • @mostlysketches5473
      @mostlysketches5473 2 года назад +239

      AYO 14???? NAHHHH

    • @eloatrindadesl685
      @eloatrindadesl685 2 года назад +209

      @@dawn160 i find it absurd, boys at 14 dont look lile this

    • @dawn160
      @dawn160 2 года назад +289

      @@eloatrindadesl685 EXACTLY! If he was 16 or smth it's a little more believable, but 14?!?

    • @cherryfries623
      @cherryfries623 Год назад +125

      @@eloatrindadesl685he absolutely looked like a 14 year old - a person who was 14 years old when the first MCU spiderman movie came out

  • @ananyanandakumar8834
    @ananyanandakumar8834 2 года назад +45749

    “You’re 15 you can’t play a 12 year old role!”
    Directors of Percy Jackson:

    • @Persassyproduction_fanpage
      @Persassyproduction_fanpage 2 года назад +449

      I died reading this

    • @ananyanandakumar8834
      @ananyanandakumar8834 2 года назад +141

      @@Persassyproduction_fanpage i cant tell weather this is a sarcastic or not

    • @Persassyproduction_fanpage
      @Persassyproduction_fanpage 2 года назад +166

      @@ananyanandakumar8834 it’s not sarcastic. I found it very funny

    • @randomperson22856
      @randomperson22856 11 месяцев назад +146

      I'm talking about the musical when I say this not the movie so:
      That's because he could play Percy Jackson so well. You could say he was perfect for the role

    • @supernovaskies5044
      @supernovaskies5044 10 месяцев назад +197

      More like “you’re 23 you can’t play 12 years old)

  • @nicholast.4933
    @nicholast.4933 10 месяцев назад +3080

    For those curious, the only broadway credit I could find for Tessa Netting was for Billy Elliot the Musical so she’s probably talking about that!

    • @maribeld84
      @maribeld84 9 месяцев назад +124

      Probably the roll of the dance teacher's daughter then

    • @AWrandom20
      @AWrandom20 9 месяцев назад +53

      It’s in her RUclips bio description!

    • @samanthaworld4460
      @samanthaworld4460 9 месяцев назад +13

      Yeah she was!

    • @ellalivingston3947
      @ellalivingston3947 9 месяцев назад +9

      Thank you for this! I was wondering!

    • @nutm3g12
      @nutm3g12 8 месяцев назад +9

      NO WAY IM IN BILLY ELIOT RIGHT NOW (not broadway)

  • @carlytripp1187
    @carlytripp1187 2 года назад +7826

    “You’re 15 you can’t play 12!”
    Directors of Riverdale: 👁👄👁

    • @liliforest16
      @liliforest16 2 года назад +66

      Directors of Glee : 👁 👄 👁

    • @AverageConsumer-uj8sm
      @AverageConsumer-uj8sm 10 месяцев назад +26

      I heard they hired a balding man to play a high school student lol

    • @EmberAwoken
      @EmberAwoken 9 месяцев назад

      Riverdale (and teen TV) need these full grown adults so they can do sex scenes and it not be illegal 🙄🙄 like it’s necessary

    • @richkarter1916
      @richkarter1916 8 месяцев назад +4

      Dont forget the entire cast of the original Grease, they were all 30 and playing 17 year olds

    • @seymonsolomon9545
      @seymonsolomon9545 7 месяцев назад +1

      I still think about how the characters of Riverdale were supposed to be the same age as me when I first started watching season 1 of the show. Like, illusion shattered after Jughead announced Archie's age. I thought these mfs were seniors or some shit

  • @chloelapage9591
    @chloelapage9591 3 года назад +64668

    This is why my theater teacher told us to never tell them our age unless they directly ask lol, congratulations!

    • @faithclyde9098
      @faithclyde9098 3 года назад +442

      But they did and she lied about it 😂 glad she got the part though

    • @puppycat7118
      @puppycat7118 3 года назад +254

      @@faithclyde9098 They didn't, it was just a requirement lol

    • @faithclyde9098
      @faithclyde9098 3 года назад +48

      @@puppycat7118 LOL what 😂 they did ask by requiring it

    • @puppycat7118
      @puppycat7118 3 года назад +186

      @@faithclyde9098 requiring isn't asking its a command 😨 its something that's typically needed. PLUS the director didn't directly ask 🌚 BAHAHHAA "DIRECTLY" AJAJJSKSKS

    • @mkultra2393
      @mkultra2393 3 года назад +339

      That’s what Mila Kunis did, she was 14 or 15 when That 70s Show started. She told them “I’ll be 18 on my birthday”. She didn’t say which birthday.

  • @83lulube
    @83lulube 11 месяцев назад +215

    He probably appreciated the creativity and tenacity. You were willing to do almost anything to get that part and that showed a ton of determination 👌👌👌👌

  • @rcj.19
    @rcj.19 2 года назад +38564

    “You’re 15, you can’t play a 12 year old!!”
    Directors of Grease: 👁👄👁

    • @ra1ndr4gon
      @ra1ndr4gon 2 года назад +64

      Lmaoo

    • @jackiesexton9602
      @jackiesexton9602 2 года назад +281

      LOLLL. yeah fr, especially like Rizzo, she looks like a college kid, not a kid in high school

    • @johnkendall3464
      @johnkendall3464 2 года назад +95

      @@jackiesexton9602 Well to be fair, people have thought I was like 4 or 5 years older than I am for most of my life. So as a freshman in high school I would be asked if I was attending the university in town. Now I’m a hs senior and new people tend to think I’m at least 21.

    • @jackiesexton9602
      @jackiesexton9602 2 года назад +78

      @@johnkendall3464 I get that, but that actress that played Rizzo was 32 at the time. She was one of the oldest cast members. I'm. Just saying, literally almost all of the cast of grease look like at least college students.

    • @adaxoh
      @adaxoh 2 года назад +14

      Stranger things directors: 😦

  • @summergarcia5497
    @summergarcia5497 2 года назад +13988

    Ma’am there’s 30 yr olds out here playing 16 yr olds. 3 yrs isn’t that crazy. Congrats on the Broadway debut ❤️

    • @kshitisedits950
      @kshitisedits950 2 года назад +33

      Shade to never have i ever cast i am guessing

    • @pinklightning6520
      @pinklightning6520 2 года назад +31

      It definitely is a difference between the age that you’re growing up

    • @elephorofonius
      @elephorofonius 2 года назад +10

      it’s better than her being younger than she said she was too

    • @enjy1635
      @enjy1635 2 года назад +8

      Riverdale wants to know your location

    • @arianvixal7143
      @arianvixal7143 2 года назад +2

      “Taped my boobs” I dunno man, I don’t think it was broadway and certain dudes seems a lil sketch

  • @they.luv.adalee
    @they.luv.adalee 10 месяцев назад +2102

    Casting directors: you can’t play a 9 year old at 25!
    Anthony Ramos: 👁️👄👁️

    • @Brendabridges-xo7ik
      @Brendabridges-xo7ik 10 месяцев назад +74

      Hamilton ❤ 😂 I died watching that scene for the first time

    • @they.luv.adalee
      @they.luv.adalee 10 месяцев назад +16

      @@Brendabridges-xo7ik I freaking love Hamilton

    • @lavender_was_here
      @lavender_was_here 10 месяцев назад +42

      ​@@Brendabridges-xo7ikmy name is philip. I am a poet and I wrote this poem just to show it. And I just turned nine you can write rhymes but you can't write mine😂😂😂

    • @they.luv.adalee
      @they.luv.adalee 10 месяцев назад +8

      @@lavender_was_here I LOVE YOU FOR THIS

    • @Clairebear399
      @Clairebear399 10 месяцев назад +16

      @@lavender_was_here I practice French and play piano with my mother. I have a sister but I want a little brother (okay). My daddy trying to start America’s bank. un deux trois quatre CINQQ

  • @BeeBlossomEdits
    @BeeBlossomEdits 3 года назад +21124

    Of course she was on Broadway! This Queen can literally do anything she puts her mind to!

  • @lovelilmeowmeowgacha1132
    @lovelilmeowmeowgacha1132 2 года назад +5039

    "You're fifteen, you can play a 12 year old!"
    Disney casting directors, slowly looking down at the list of 25-30 year olds playing 15-17 year olds:

    • @harrisonkearney5619
      @harrisonkearney5619 9 месяцев назад +36

      Ben Platt playing a 16 yo at almost 30

    • @livdoestheater
      @livdoestheater 8 месяцев назад +6

      jeremy jordan

    • @MegaMindsWifey
      @MegaMindsWifey 7 месяцев назад +5

      The live action how to train your dragon getting 50 yo's

    • @livelollobotomy
      @livelollobotomy 7 месяцев назад +3

      jason earls is typing…

    • @veinedkynä
      @veinedkynä 7 месяцев назад

      anthony ramos has joined the chat

  • @suzboeh633
    @suzboeh633 10 месяцев назад +83

    I could listen to this vocal all day

    • @alampaul4887
      @alampaul4887 6 месяцев назад

      What song is this?? :)

    • @REALBeezle
      @REALBeezle 3 месяца назад

      ​@@alampaul4887 "grace kelly" by mika

    • @ReeveBehrens-ej2un
      @ReeveBehrens-ej2un 2 месяца назад

      @@alampaul4887grace kelly by mika

  • @petermcnamara8471
    @petermcnamara8471 3 года назад +32501

    So she managed to pull of a lie, and has acting skills so convincing that she manages to fool directors? Yeah, I think she's very much qualified for the position.

    • @WeirdoBirdy
      @WeirdoBirdy 3 года назад +100

      Agreed

    • @src3360
      @src3360 3 года назад +49

      She's a liar... but okay

    • @mattmarino4033
      @mattmarino4033 3 года назад +667

      @@src3360 I don’t think you get the point of this comment child. He is saying that she pulled off the lie, which involves a lot of ACTING. They knew she was perfect for the part already, so this probably just reinforced her skills in their eyes.

    • @src3360
      @src3360 3 года назад +24

      @@mattmarino4033
      She remains a liar but I get it

    • @maxine6471
      @maxine6471 3 года назад +89

      @Nobody Nobody Eh too bad they weren’t qualified enough. They can probably find another part anyways so it’s not like it matters

  • @brianneportelance1234
    @brianneportelance1234 3 года назад +6803

    She was not throwing away her shot, if you know what I mean!

  • @carinathegriffin
    @carinathegriffin 10 месяцев назад +25

    I love your singing voice and the way you added tension to the story with how you expressed the repeating phrase. It was quite novel...and congratulations on getting that first role.

    • @kendrawilcox6626
      @kendrawilcox6626 9 месяцев назад +11

      The singer is actually Sarah Cothran.

    • @kaleipulamainawai
      @kaleipulamainawai 7 месяцев назад +2

      This is a song by MIKA

    • @kendrawilcox6626
      @kendrawilcox6626 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@kaleipulamainawaiYep, "Grace Kelly" by MIKA. The version heard here is a recording sung by Sarah Cothran.

  • @loko7914
    @loko7914 3 года назад +22341

    This is exactly what Mila Kuniz did to get on the “That 70’s Show”, just the opposite. You had to be 18 or about to be 18, but she was 14 when she auditioned. They really liked her and asked if she was 18, she said no, so they asked when she’d turn 18, she said on her birthday, they asked when her birthday was and she only told them the month and day. They assumed she was turning 18 that year so they chose her for the part because she fit it perfectly. Later on when it went into production she told them her real age and said she never lied, she will turn 18 on her birthday.. just not for 4 more years lol. They still kept her on obviously.

    • @abracabadass
      @abracabadass 3 года назад +2153

      Chloe Moretz pretended to be English all the way through her auditions for Hugo because they didn't think an American kid could pull off the accent. Clearly they were incorrect because nobody caught on for ages lmao

    • @yourfavoriteoompaloompa139
      @yourfavoriteoompaloompa139 3 года назад +65

      Oh wow

    • @SF-yh2ot
      @SF-yh2ot 3 года назад +52

      @@abracabadass wow lol

    • @gummy5862
      @gummy5862 3 года назад +1023

      Mila Kunis’s situation is a bit different since she was a minor pretending to be an adult… Bad possible legal repercussions there.

    • @kam9908
      @kam9908 3 года назад +27

      @@gummy5862 she didnt lie to

  • @ivyinabottle
    @ivyinabottle 3 года назад +2638

    I knew you were on Broadway but didn’t know the whole story. That’s freaking awesome!!

    • @natalie3585
      @natalie3585 3 года назад +14

      What show?

    • @wo-lien6069
      @wo-lien6069 3 года назад +3

      @@natalie3585 any chance you like 1d lol?

    • @natalie3585
      @natalie3585 3 года назад +5

      @@wo-lien6069 no? I’m confused?

    • @wo-lien6069
      @wo-lien6069 3 года назад +12

      @@natalie3585 oh lmao, cause sometimes directioners have 🇮🇪 🥔 💚💙 in their names :)

    • @imhungryyt177
      @imhungryyt177 3 года назад +6

      Do u know what show?

  • @danield1303
    @danield1303 9 месяцев назад +20

    Not only was the story interesting, but the singing was great! Really good short, thank you for blessing my eyes and ears with this ^^

    • @krystint2517
      @krystint2517 7 месяцев назад +3

      That's not her singing..

  • @djnoneofyourbusiness525
    @djnoneofyourbusiness525 2 года назад +9060

    Ok, everyone complaining about her “stealing” a role from a child..
    12 year olds and 15 year olds are both considered ✨ children ✨
    Move on with your day.

    • @kldc2156
      @kldc2156 2 года назад +18

      👍🏻

    • @Evelyn208
      @Evelyn208 2 года назад +486

      Also it's not stealing. They don't have age cutoffs to be "fair" like sports they do it because they want a particular look or vibe. The casters couldn't tell so clearly she had what they're looking for. And it's 1 role for 1 person it really doesn't matter who gets it. 1 person gets to live their dream if they are 12 or 15.

    • @adeola_63
      @adeola_63 2 года назад +168

      Also the director literally said she was perfect if there was someone else the director would of chosen them

    • @izstrella
      @izstrella 2 года назад +86

      @@Evelyn208 · Exactly! And when you become an adult actor, you aren't required to provide your specific age anyways - just your apparent age range. Since there aren't any big (if any) differences in child labour laws for 12 or 15 year-olds, then what's the harm?

    • @peachyedits22
      @peachyedits22 2 года назад +72

      The age cutoff was solely for the look of the character. If a 15 year old looks the part and was chosen based on talent, then that's all that matters.

  • @kenz3905
    @kenz3905 3 года назад +3226

    mila kunis did the same thing with “that 70s show” she claimed she was 18 to audition but really was 14.

    • @85set05
      @85set05 3 года назад +127

      It was funnier than that, they asked her when she was turning 18 and she said on her birthday but neglected to specify which year.

    • @maddieh8598
      @maddieh8598 3 года назад +92

      But isn't that very inappropriate?? She was pretending to be an adult when she is not.. if there were any scenes like even kissing, then person who did it could get into so much trouble because he would be an adult and she is a child...
      I really think lying about your age (especially if you are saying you are a legal adult, when it's false) could potentially put you in danger

    • @kenz3905
      @kenz3905 3 года назад +46

      @@maddieh8598 they found out her age before anything happened on set i believe. but yes it would’ve been bad if they thought she was an adult for longer. there were no sex scenes in that 70s show so that wouldn’t have been a problem but yeah.

    • @lulucohen6889
      @lulucohen6889 3 года назад +1

      @@maddieh8598 cry karen

    • @maddieh8598
      @maddieh8598 3 года назад +26

      @@lulucohen6889 you are a child aren't you? If you don't understand what the conversation is about you don't have to include yourself in to it..

  • @speczsub00
    @speczsub00 6 месяцев назад +4

    "You're 15,you can't act 12!"
    Anthony Ramos: I,uh..i like em younger..

  • @mrs.malfoy4759
    @mrs.malfoy4759 3 года назад +847

    OK everyone’s talking about all the meaningful stuff and I’m just looking at all her Harry Potter stuff

  • @SamI_Am
    @SamI_Am 2 года назад +184

    My mom told me a story about how she was in a commercial once.
    My grandfather was taking my aunt, and took my mom too even though she was short and not what they were looking for.
    She still got the part.
    Doesn't hurt to try. :)

    • @funland19
      @funland19 9 месяцев назад

      This was a plot line in Full House between DJ and Stephanie!

  • @CrowButter
    @CrowButter 7 месяцев назад +2

    “Your fifteen, you can’t play a twelve year old”
    Dear Evan Hansen movie casting: 👁️👄👁️

  • @rb2k196
    @rb2k196 3 года назад +1049

    While this is a success story, just to warn others, don't lie because they will find out and it can get you blacklisted from auditions, which seems harsh but equally, they don't want people who are going to lie about who they are and what they can do

    • @ellie3431
      @ellie3431 3 года назад +74

      Actors get told to lie all the time and they do lie all the time, Sadie sink lied about being able to skateboard

    • @Catglittercrafts
      @Catglittercrafts 3 года назад +80

      They are actors. They literally lie for a living

    • @TheBasedStar
      @TheBasedStar 3 года назад +44

      Not to mention they robbed people that ACTUALLY fit the part of their chance to be casted. It's sad tbh, and selfish in a way aswell.
      edit; Don't tag me, as I won't read your comments.

    • @Starlight_16
      @Starlight_16 3 года назад +54

      @@ellie3431 lying about talent and lying about age are totally different. I would imagine lying up would be worse in case of a romantic role or nudity, so.... lying can backfire and be dangerous.

    • @muscle2500
      @muscle2500 3 года назад +73

      @@TheBasedStar She told them before she got fully casted though? If her age was really that much of an issue, they would have chosen the best actor/actress from the actual 12 year olds. Clearly they wanted her and the age didnt matter that much. 🤷‍♀️ not her fault she was better than the people within the actual age

  • @blueturtle3623
    @blueturtle3623 3 года назад +71

    Im surprised the casting director thought you being older would be a problem. If you find someone who is more mature and fits the part, thats great. It happens all the time.

  • @kipwhite6532
    @kipwhite6532 2 месяца назад +1

    I have to say, the vocals are so much fun and your expressiveness makes me experience the whole range of emotions. I am going to transcribe the song and teach it as a choral warm up! You have the most lovely smile. It really brightened up my day. Thank you.

  • @busterrbunny6102
    @busterrbunny6102 3 года назад +194

    I was not surprised to hear she was on Broadway, she's so talented!

  • @Mobofosho
    @Mobofosho 3 года назад +43

    Dude I haven't heard Mika in years, such an underrated artist

    • @typ2679
      @typ2679 2 года назад +2

      Fr he’s my fav

  • @lucia.rt1
    @lucia.rt1 3 месяца назад +2

    “You’re fifteen, you can’t play a twelve year old!”
    Anthony Ramos: “lol watch me”

  • @silentwhisp4r670
    @silentwhisp4r670 3 года назад +121

    So you basically have always been a legend!

  • @rustedone2807
    @rustedone2807 3 года назад +196

    On one hand … honesty is important.
    On the other, you convinced professionals in the field that you were 12-yo by ACTING the part while being 15.
    So… you were perfect for the part AND a great actor…
    Grats on the debut! Beautiful voice too, btw.
    Keep doing You!

    • @mkg2124
      @mkg2124 2 года назад +4

      @Lyk Dat exactly. The main difference between my fifteen-year-old self and my 12-year-old self was that at 15 I had less acne.

    • @MatthewBakke
      @MatthewBakke 2 года назад

      I mean, there was a James Bond that just straight up lied to get the job.

    • @kendrawilcox6626
      @kendrawilcox6626 9 месяцев назад

      The singer is actually Sarah Cothran. She's just mouthing over Sarah's recording.

  • @Melissa-y2u
    @Melissa-y2u 6 месяцев назад +1

    Congratulations! Not the ending I was expecting but I’m glad

  • @jerometsowinghuen
    @jerometsowinghuen 3 года назад +19

    I didn't know that you were a theater actress on Broadway back then, it sounds splendid.🌟

  • @muhilan8540
    @muhilan8540 2 года назад +48

    The fourth voice of the harmony gives me life

    • @koorah305
      @koorah305 10 месяцев назад +2

      She stole the sound from another video

    • @kendrawilcox6626
      @kendrawilcox6626 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@koorah305 Exactly, the singer is Sarah Cothran. I'd prefer she'd give credit to the vocal artist.

  • @GMed-o4d
    @GMed-o4d Месяц назад +1

    The definition of “Fame it til you make it”

  • @jjrosen6119
    @jjrosen6119 3 года назад +62

    I already knew this story because of Fantastic Geeks 💀

    • @jjrosen6119
      @jjrosen6119 3 года назад +2

      @Isabel I think it was the episode with Malinda, but I'm not 100% sure.

    • @blakey.hatton
      @blakey.hatton 3 года назад

      I love their podcasts!

    • @girlofmanyfandoms27
      @girlofmanyfandoms27 3 года назад

      I know same it's such a great podcast!!!!!! 💖 Love u Tessa and brizzy

  • @harrehssweetcreature8772
    @harrehssweetcreature8772 3 года назад +492

    OMG I JUST REALIZED SHE WAS THAT CRAZY GIRL THAT HATED EMMA IN JESSIE’S SPIN-OFF, BUNK’D

    • @aaliyah-fr8cf
      @aaliyah-fr8cf 3 года назад +31

      hazel 😈

    • @iipink99
      @iipink99 3 года назад +29

      so that’s where I recognized her from

    • @avairis4903
      @avairis4903 3 года назад +12

      Wait what I was wondering who she is?!!!! Why is no one else saying that in the comments lol

    • @pooperstalker2818
      @pooperstalker2818 3 года назад

      I’m not a 14 year old girl so what is that?

    • @harrehssweetcreature8772
      @harrehssweetcreature8772 3 года назад +4

      @@pooperstalker2818 lmao i’m not either but it’s a disney channel show from 2015

  • @gwen_gwanda15
    @gwen_gwanda15 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have been watching this channel since I was 11 its so nice to have someone so relatable on here

  • @pokelover02
    @pokelover02 2 года назад +8

    I love that Mika’s song is a meme now. He deserves so much love

  • @KlarraDaniele
    @KlarraDaniele 3 года назад +17

    This made me so happy for you, the industry isn’t easy. Great job girl!

  • @nursegeeismymother
    @nursegeeismymother 8 месяцев назад +1

    I JUST REALISED HERE LOOK JUST LIKE THE GIRL FROM EDWARD SCISSORHANDS OMG ALSO YOU'RE SO PRETTY

  • @andreasimon6370
    @andreasimon6370 3 года назад +38

    I love how she was like that’s a stupid rule I’m gonna do it anyway

    • @mfitzburger5137
      @mfitzburger5137 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, it’s so cool how she snatched a huge opportunity from literal children. Such an inspiration /s.

    • @andreasimon6370
      @andreasimon6370 3 года назад +1

      @@mfitzburger5137 you’re a troll

    • @nativenewyorker3144
      @nativenewyorker3144 2 года назад +2

      @@mfitzburger5137 not really. many people showed up to that audition and presented their best. They obviously weren’t good enough. Plus, she was also a literal child along with the rest of them.

    • @meeieio
      @meeieio 2 года назад +2

      @@mfitzburger5137 she didn’t steal it, the age range was for appearance and she fit the description on that note, she was also still a child, and the director said she was a perfect fit, if they wanted someone else they would have chose someone else

    • @heather6154
      @heather6154 10 месяцев назад

      @@nativenewyorker3144she’s a teenager. Theres a huge difference between a 12 and 15 year old. And plus, that was the requirement. She could’ve just moved on, but no

  • @sabrinaarteh7084
    @sabrinaarteh7084 3 года назад +11

    She took "Fake it till you make it" to a different level.

  • @_Hadley
    @_Hadley 7 месяцев назад +3

    Oh my gosh. All the Harry Potter stuff in the back... I'm obsessed!!!

  • @diawesthues7504
    @diawesthues7504 2 года назад +6

    Congratulations on your first debut! You are very talented and beautiful :-) good luck to you in all you do.

  • @JustDixie_
    @JustDixie_ 3 года назад +13

    Why does this reminds me of that other song 😂😭
    “I could be red or I could be yellow..”

  • @jaclynholyfield3426
    @jaclynholyfield3426 2 месяца назад

    These voices especially yours is absolutely gorgeous

  • @Mitters
    @Mitters 3 года назад +14

    Aww Tessa I haven't seen your channel in a long time, but that's wonderful!! It's like catching up with an old friend. 🥰 So proud of you!!

  • @hcissellturner
    @hcissellturner 2 года назад +9

    I remember you telling this story at The Beginnings Workshop in Hollywood in 2019! It was so cool meeting you.

  • @LeahMay.P
    @LeahMay.P 5 месяцев назад +2

    "You're 15 you can't play a twelve year old!"
    *Philip Hamilton:*

  • @YourfavMelaniefan_222
    @YourfavMelaniefan_222 7 месяцев назад +4

    I love her bedroom so much ❤

  • @Abigail-lj4sv
    @Abigail-lj4sv 3 года назад +8

    That’s so cool and inspiring!! Now to try and make my debut for Starkid lol

  • @AidenAimeeLeach
    @AidenAimeeLeach 3 месяца назад +1

    “Fifteen is too old to play twelve”
    The first half of Blood Brothers : 👁👄👁

  • @btsinbda2547
    @btsinbda2547 3 года назад +5

    So this song and its cool harmonies are gonna be on repeat in my head…
    Awesome 😎👍🏾

    • @kendrawilcox6626
      @kendrawilcox6626 9 месяцев назад +1

      The singer is actually Sarah Cothran.

    • @btsinbda2547
      @btsinbda2547 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much 💯👍🏽

  • @burneraccountpls
    @burneraccountpls 3 года назад +547

    Imagine being the poor 12 year old alternate/understudy that got their role snatched by a 15 year old lmaoo 💀

    • @zeearts9484
      @zeearts9484 3 года назад +64

      Yeahh I feel bad ,-,

    • @istilldontknowmyname7324
      @istilldontknowmyname7324 3 года назад +114

      Right??! It doesnt seem fair to me, at all. I mean props to her for making it into Broadway, but scamming shouldn't be' the way to ho

    • @mermaidlagoon
      @mermaidlagoon 3 года назад +40

      age in the theatre industry doesn’t matter. if you’re perfect for the role then you are it’s a matter of chance

    • @istilldontknowmyname7324
      @istilldontknowmyname7324 3 года назад +91

      @@mermaidlagoon That isn't the point. The auditioning for a role is like a competition where only one can win. She was a teen competing with kids, it was obvious that she would have won and she knew it. But it isn't fair towards those kids who auditioned thinking they had a chanche but they never really had it, because someone who is three years older is more experienced and had a much higher chanche of getting the part

    • @Mandylol90
      @Mandylol90 3 года назад +43

      @@istilldontknowmyname7324 You guys are thinking that this is some 25 year old woman, she was a child.

  • @Viper_1243
    @Viper_1243 7 месяцев назад +1

    The guy who played ten year old Phillip in Hamilton 🥱✋

  • @Solace6428
    @Solace6428 3 года назад +95

    Hm... I don't think that was the right thing to do. As someone older you are a lot more experienced than the rest of the people who tried, and very likely stole a future from someone else. That just goes against my moral compass personally.

    • @istilldontknowmyname7324
      @istilldontknowmyname7324 3 года назад +40

      !!!!
      Precisely thank you. I dont get why everyone is supporting her in the comments. She did those kids so wrong. It wasn't a fair competition between them, it was obvious that someone who is three years more experienced would have won. It's just wrong

    • @marshmallow7640
      @marshmallow7640 3 года назад +13

      They went for a 12 year old because they want someone who looks young enough, she looked young enough so it's fine, they weren't specifically looking for young talent just young faces

    • @bluedragon8762
      @bluedragon8762 3 года назад +14

      @@marshmallow7640 she had to tape herself etc. It shows she knew she didn't look young enough without alterations

    • @bluedragon8762
      @bluedragon8762 3 года назад +4

      @Sam ²²² who do you think will do better someone with 3 more years than you of experience? Or you

    • @ridbejdbbrh2365
      @ridbejdbbrh2365 3 года назад +2

      Yes, maybe if she competed with 10 other fifteen year old girls disguising as 12 year old children she wouldn't have got the role? But she was the only one lying about her age and got an advantage because of that. I don't think it was fair for the 12 year olds...

  • @lia-qx2sd
    @lia-qx2sd 3 года назад +17

    This is so cool

  • @TheDrexxus
    @TheDrexxus 6 месяцев назад +4

    Never forget kids. Liars and cheaters get ahead in life.
    Everytime someone tells you that cheaters never win, they are directly lying to you.

  • @jackg3313
    @jackg3313 9 месяцев назад +5

    my adhd could never. I love stories like these but it's very rare in the real world to have that "I'm gonna go against the norm" thing and have it go your way without repercussions. So happy it worked for you though, you're absolutely glowing and hope you acieve happiness as you deserve it❤

  • @domvillarreal01
    @domvillarreal01 3 года назад +4

    Hollywood New York need to cast you you’re talented

  • @Def.Not.Scarlett.
    @Def.Not.Scarlett. 9 месяцев назад +1

    ‘Youre 15 you cant play a 12 year old’
    Walker Scobell after starring in PJO:👁️👄👁️

  • @loganwiginton7686
    @loganwiginton7686 3 года назад +89

    Wait you were on Broadway? What show was it, and what role did you get?

    • @Theatre_Girl63095
      @Theatre_Girl63095 3 года назад +79

      She was in the original cast of Billy Elliot and she played one of the ballet girls

    • @hadleybastian9995
      @hadleybastian9995 3 года назад +3

      she was in bunkd and she was hazel

    • @Theatre_Girl63095
      @Theatre_Girl63095 3 года назад +15

      @@hadleybastian9995 Bunk’d was on Disney Channel not Broadway

  • @jasperthefriendlyghost6155
    @jasperthefriendlyghost6155 10 месяцев назад +12

    had a similar thing happen but much less seriously. also was my introduction to theatre, the local, small, theatre was putting on Willy Wonka and the chlcolate factory, youngest they'd go was 6 or 7 and i was 5,but i had always looked older than i was, so they brought me in for auditions, and i got a part of candy store kid/oompa loompa/chef. Many, many years later and I've come a loooong way!

  • @slytherin_simp546
    @slytherin_simp546 2 года назад +15

    Everyone: talking abt how directors not caring abt your age
    Me: being obsessed with the mirror from Harry Potter in the backroad 🤩
    Congrats by the wayyyy 🎉🥳

  • @brittanypanda9348
    @brittanypanda9348 3 года назад +8

    It would have been different if you were 20 but only 3 years older isnt terrible. Glad the director had some sense.

  • @abhinaya.s7031
    @abhinaya.s7031 9 месяцев назад +1

    Finallllyyyyyyy❤❤❤….you got my anxiety levels up…but gave a happyy endingggggggg❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

  • @darkdaygirl
    @darkdaygirl 3 года назад +7

    That’s fantastic! When you’re right you’re right, I’m glad the director knew what he had and wasn’t hung up on age. Congrats!

  • @xenabellarosepoolreedzilla4405
    @xenabellarosepoolreedzilla4405 3 года назад +6

    Congrats my dude, daaaamb!!!!

  • @karmacasarta2334
    @karmacasarta2334 4 месяца назад

    HELL YEAH PROUD OF YOU ❤️🖤

  • @seriffthehufflepuff7592
    @seriffthehufflepuff7592 3 года назад +13

    That's awesome tho ngl

  • @sunflowerlily2557
    @sunflowerlily2557 2 года назад +70

    Also she didn’t “steal” the role the Director still let her have he part so she didn’t really steal it. So move on with your day please :D

    • @BimboCommentary
      @BimboCommentary 10 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah, people think its more like sports and the 3 years gives you a bigger advantage. Ans everyone is an age groups for fairness. When in things like Broadway they want the person who can look the part and do it the best. This is a show people are paying for. Theu want the person who fits the looks of the role ans is the best at it.

    • @BimboCommentary
      @BimboCommentary 10 месяцев назад

      Yeah, people think its more like sports and the 3 years gives you a bigger advantage. Ans everyone is an age groups for fairness. When in things like Broadway they want the person who can look the part and do it the best. This is a show people are paying for. Theu want the person who fits the looks of the role ans is the best at it.

  • @lifecoachbells
    @lifecoachbells 9 месяцев назад

    I wish I could find this looping version where somebody has sung each of the segments individually so that us non-musical people can still try it😂
    You sound amazing by the way!
    And I'm super happy that you got the Broadway part!

    • @kendrawilcox6626
      @kendrawilcox6626 9 месяцев назад

      The singer of this recording is actually Sarah Cothran. There's another very famous version, same harmonies, featuring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.

  • @fluffy3049
    @fluffy3049 3 года назад +42

    I haven't the slightest idea who she is or what she's played in... but good for her! Hope she's had a wonderful career and many more years to come. 🙂

    • @toast3327
      @toast3327 2 года назад

      hazel from bunk’ed, before she was on disney tho she was on broadway

  • @urallineed
    @urallineed 2 года назад +20

    That’s amazing
    But
    I’ve heard this song only a few times and I’m already fed up of it

    • @rainbowbutterflyfan
      @rainbowbutterflyfan 2 года назад +1

      It’s because they keep repeating the same verse, the full song is MIKA’s Grace Kelly and it’s way better.

    • @Nixxori
      @Nixxori 2 года назад

      it gives me bad feelings something bad is gonna happen to the story teller.

  • @Ronald-k7b
    @Ronald-k7b 8 месяцев назад

    Your personality shines through in every video.

  • @laland5752
    @laland5752 10 месяцев назад +8

    I did theater and I was a 24 year old playing a 15 year old. I looked 15. 😂

  • @williamlockhartnelson8873
    @williamlockhartnelson8873 3 года назад +18

    Sometimes the age limitation is purely a financial problem or could he in regards to safety laws regarding hours worked.
    I have seen this for hiring younger people but not so much for an older person playing younger.
    Congratulations though!

  • @EllisAdela
    @EllisAdela 9 месяцев назад

    This deserves way more views.

  • @VNSredrose
    @VNSredrose 3 года назад +14

    And that's y he's the director and not them. He was clearly focused on results and not cookie cutter molds (they don't seem to realize they only serve as a guide )

  • @skybee001
    @skybee001 2 года назад +9

    Haha I went on an audition to host a teen music show... you had to be a teenager. I auditioned and told them I was 17. Dressed younger acted younger. Got the role. Was in hair and Makeup one day chatting to to the hair lady, and I can't remember what we were talking about but I said my age accidentally... I was 21 🤣🤣 by the time they found out we'd already filmed over half the in-studio footage. They weren't mad (at least to my face) and we went on to make another show with me as a presenter after that... Hey show business is tough and you need to do some whack sh!t sometimes to get a job 🤣🤣

  • @jefferykennedy3655
    @jefferykennedy3655 10 месяцев назад +2

    she was in billy elliot btw!!!

  • @AngeloBarnachea10
    @AngeloBarnachea10 3 года назад +13

    exactly what role was that? And did you have any photos or videos from your time there? please do upload those if so

    • @callumswords1524
      @callumswords1524 3 года назад +8

      I think she was in Billy Elliot, but I don't know who she played

    • @quinn3179
      @quinn3179 3 года назад +10

      I think she was one of the ballet girls in Billy Elliot.

    • @hufflepuffwannabe
      @hufflepuffwannabe 3 года назад +1

      yes! she was the ballet girl who was told she looked like a s****** starfish which is how her fans became known as Starfish. There's a video somewhere in which she talks about how she didn't know the show but the person at the audition asked her to try something out and she had lots of personality and that helped her stand out

    • @ciren.917
      @ciren.917 3 года назад

      bro why are you questioning her like she got canceled 💀 calm down

    • @ciren.917
      @ciren.917 3 года назад

      All you need to do is watch it.

  • @kttphoenix
    @kttphoenix 3 года назад +37

    Fanboy moment- this just adds to why if my WoW main was ever live action I'd want you to be cast as her.

  • @miadruckrey8629
    @miadruckrey8629 6 месяцев назад

    You’re so pretty!

  • @Nobody-zn3un
    @Nobody-zn3un 3 года назад +65

    So
    You conned a bunch of kids out of their chance because you were obviously better because you were 15-

    • @short_sprite
      @short_sprite 3 года назад +11

      THIS

    • @thatonequeen8779
      @thatonequeen8779 3 года назад +6

      Thank you- honestly this is fucked up. Those poor kids.

    • @minerliton2481
      @minerliton2481 3 года назад +2

      i feel bad lol

    • @jaybird6396
      @jaybird6396 3 года назад

      Well, the musical was billy elliot- in which the main character is 11, and has been FREQUENTLY played by 12-16 year olds,,,, so ,,, like,,, she didn’t invent this, and she isn’t a demon for doing this. its billy fucking elliot.

    • @jaybird6396
      @jaybird6396 3 года назад

      Youre also implying that 12 year old actors are always worse than older actors lmao

  • @N3RDYG0GGLES
    @N3RDYG0GGLES 3 года назад +4

    I was so glad to hear it worked out 😂 it’s such a shame when the cutoff is so strict or so close, sometimes they just need to see you!

  • @rainestorm762
    @rainestorm762 10 месяцев назад

    Living vicariously through you. That was my dream. Broadway. Didn’t work out for me but I’m super excited for you!

  • @theblackrainbow
    @theblackrainbow 3 года назад +12

    Did anyone else watched 3 Times:
    1. Can't really get whats going on, Music annoys and it's so fast.
    2. Let's concentrate on the text, stop the vid to read it. Such a nice story.
    3. Let's listen to Song, it's Nice.

    • @melanithebooknerd
      @melanithebooknerd 3 года назад

      I'm pretty sure it's Cimorelli singing. I don't think it's their song or anything, but it sounds like them

    • @kendrawilcox6626
      @kendrawilcox6626 9 месяцев назад

      @@melanithebooknerd The singer is actually Sarah Cothran.

  • @p0lyxena
    @p0lyxena 2 года назад +10

    The lesson: Always make an effort and put yourself out there even if you don’t 100% fit the job description
    The galaxy brains with zero reading comprehension in the comments: yOu sToLe fRoM a tWeLvE yEaR oLd i hOpE YoU’rE PrOuD oF yOUrseLf

    • @twilamajor5872
      @twilamajor5872 2 года назад +2

      Even so, it’s up to the directors and if she did it better than all the twelve year olds there then Owell, how I understand it there was no limit to the number of people who could audition so she didn’t take a spot from someone, she just got lucky and they were unlucky but they all had the same chance

    • @heather6154
      @heather6154 10 месяцев назад

      She did tho? Not sure what the problem is, she literally did💀 Shes a teenager competing with kids. She certainly has the mindset of a kid tho bc she HAD to have it. Maybe, just maybe, some requirements have a reason to be set? And if you dont fit them you should just turn around and be done with it? Especially with something like age.

    • @aleclorian7329
      @aleclorian7329 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@heather6154if the requirement was set in stone the director could’ve kicked her out whenever he found out but he didn’t!! She put in the effort and they accepted it. She had to try.

  • @iipxchy_Gl0ss
    @iipxchy_Gl0ss Месяц назад +1

    Taking a role from a literal child who wouldve had less opportunity is crazy

  • @aimer_la_vie4056
    @aimer_la_vie4056 7 месяцев назад +4

    Ok i feel a bit bleh for saying, but does anyone else feel like this is a bit of a shitty move?
    Ofc its great that you kickstarted your career like this, but could you not wait for a role that was for your age range? For kids, 3 years is a lot of time- 3 years extra experience and practice than many of them makes a huge difference. How many kids (who actually met the criteria) missed out on certain opportunities because of this?

  • @skibititoiletrizzler
    @skibititoiletrizzler 3 года назад +90

    i mean kinda ruining the dreams of the 12 year olds that auditioned, idk how they supposed to get it over a 15 year old. but k good job ig?

  • @Rav3nclawRedhead
    @Rav3nclawRedhead 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great job reaching your goal of acting on Broadway and connecting with a role so well!

  • @lunalovegood616
    @lunalovegood616 3 года назад +8

    Wow! What show? (Also that’s a cool story) 💙

  • @user-nd8kf5sl7p
    @user-nd8kf5sl7p 8 месяцев назад +3

    much older child took away some poor 12 year olds part.

    • @Kytti-not-kitty
      @Kytti-not-kitty 8 месяцев назад

      auditions mean its anyone's game. taking away a part would mean actively sabotaging someone's audition so you get picked,.

    • @user-nd8kf5sl7p
      @user-nd8kf5sl7p 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@Kytti-not-kitty there’s a reason it’s 12 year olds only. this 15 year old had an advantage. are you dumb