The Big 1-3!

2/22 is Trent's 13th birthday!

Here's some other "2" moments of 1995:

Trent, 2 hours old, with dad


2 days old, with sisters Carine, Daria & Siobhan

2 weeks old

One & 1/3 Shows!

I did a show on Saturday, the matinee. Then, on the second show, Sam (another Billy), had to step out unexpectedly (he's OK now)...making one and a 1/3 shows in one day!

I heard another blogger, but much more famous for it than I am, Perez Hilton was at the second show. So, he got to see me...for a little bit.

My birthday's in 5 days. We're celebrating it early since my family is here now.

My barani off the piano is in the show now, by the way. And, also, I don't know what nights I go on as Billy until the last minute, so I couldn't tell you what the Billy schedule is like. Sorry!!

Sara wanted to know during the miners scene when they go down into the stage floor if I close my eyes since the lights are so bright. I don't close my eyes, I look at their faces...not directly into the light. For some reason, it seems way less bright when you're close up than when you're sitting in the seats watching the show. I can't really explain it...I haven't got the words. :-)

Trent

Video from Trent!

Click to watch Trent say hi!

Catching Up!

Sorry you haven't heard from me in awhile...

I had lots of school work so i didn't have time 2 write.
I'll continue on my day since I left you all hanging in suspense!

After lunch or dinner i have 30 minute break, usually playing proper slam (one handed, no doubling up cards, only slamming when you get rid of your cards, get the first pile you slam) against Corey. (Those of you who don't know, Corey is another Billy who went to perform as Billy in Australia and is now back in London!) Either that or playing proper slam against Scarlet(Debbie) except with 2 hands. When I don't do that, I read.

Calls - Depending on the day, we will split up and go to rehearsals (they'll vary from acting, ballet, tap, *hip hop now!*, and acro) in different places. If that doesn't happen, we carry on with another hour of school (not my favorite days) then usually go to the theater to stand by or go on the show. We have up to two calls (rehearsals) before a show. If were on stand by (like an understudy backstage) we often get a massage before the show. I can go on as Billy 2-3 times a week and 2-3 times on as stand by. When people are sick, it can be more. (4)

Night Late Call
A rehearsal at night.
After the call we/I go home and go to bed around 9ish.
or

Show
Sit back relax and enjoy Billy Elliot the Musical.
(The show's a little different for each of us, and our Billys have totally different personalities.)

Someone asked what kind of music I have on my iPod. Well, I listen to stuff like Beyoncé (I like "Irreplaceable" in Spanish!), Carrie Underwood, Nickelback, and some musicals too--like Wicked, Hairspray and Legally Blonde. Another question was about how I started Irish Dance. My older sisters did it so I wanted to, too!

My family is here from New York to see me this weekend, so I gotta go. I'm on TV next week (24th of February) for a birthday celebration for Bruce Forsyth. Check it out if you're in England. (We have the same birthday--the 22nd!)

Trent

A Day In the Life of Me

Here's a walk through of a day in England as a Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical:

HOUSE - I get up at around 7:45, make my bed, get dressed, then take any dirty clothes down to the wash. I bring up my clean clothes. Then I put my things for the day in the hall, right near the door.

At around 8am, I make my dinner or "tea." (Whatever you want to call it!) Then all of us eat breakfast, brush our teeth, then go to the car.

CAR - Listen to my iPod and wait to get to school.

SCHOOL - 3 hours of school, then lunch or "dinner" (again, whatever you want to call it!)

To be continued...

Trent

The Latest & Greatest

Hi!

Corey, the Billy who went to Australia, is here in England tomorrow. Yes!

By the way, I didn’t see the play before I auditioned, but I did see the movie plenty of times. I saw the play 3 times in between my 2nd and 3rd auditions and 2 more times since being in the play.

Trent