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[@laydrawzthings8463]

"That's gotta be the straightest thing I've ever done." Frickin hell Illy, way to make me laugh🤣

[@uiinpui]

Same also the relatable "Top 10 most embarrasing things I've ever done" moment

[@laydrawzthings8463]

@@uiinpui with ya there lmao

[@idiosyncraticmurphy]

haha i scrolled down to the comments after that one.

[@Noitheoctoling_lemonside]

Lol

[@your.local.duck.]

Lol

[@illymation]

did anyone else's cast bring unforgivable teenage chaos to Waffle House after third night or was that just us

[@inconsistentblob1293]

We had cast parties after our final show at Ihop. We would take shots with the creamer packets. We felt so bad for the already short-staffed restaurant, and gave them like a $25 tip from my table alone

[@hovtchil873]

I never did theater and didn't go to resteraunts(WHY NO CORRECT SPELL RECOMENDATION) with my class or group in varying events(unless you count my siblings as classmates when you're homeschooled 4 out of 5 days) but my ten year old autistic mind definitely caused a lot of pre chaos that my mom had to diffuse when I was out and about

[@nadeen___]

3rd :0 anyone else been waiting for a new video for a while ? Lol (/j , ik how hard it is to make vids !!)

[@cottage_crossing5448]

i think just you lol

[@RedBanditOfficial]

Yes!!!!!!! Definitely!!! It Happened To Me.

[@swissy1990]

I once played an alcoholic maid that was the comedic relief, I accidentally made a bunch of parents think I was actually drunk and drinking tequila

[@elder-woodsilverstein7716]

Hey, if you were able to trick them, then that must have been good acting.

[@random.girl.that.exists1946]

thats epic my dude. you literally tricked them into thinking you were genuinly drunk.

[@RedPandaMountainGoat]

DAMG THAT SOME REAL TALENT-

[@TheEPICMarioBros2]

take that as a compliment, if they thought you were really drunk that means you got skill

[@Hexagonal_record]

What play is that character in?

[@scarletwestenskow3476]

Being a theater kid, I can say that it’s okay to be in the ensemble.if they cast you as the ensemble, that means they see you as a good actor in that role. They see your skills in that place.

[@Acookie7374]

Also in my experience when they cast you as ensemble it's either to give upperclassmen a shot at bigger roles or you were a dancer first and want you to develop your voice more so it's not a bad thing

[@TheArtisticWitch]

I just need to say it! Illy and the way she paints backgrounds are absolutely gorgeous.

[@kevingunterxd-3049]

I love them too :)

[@illymation]

Ahh I don't do the backgrounds!! I'm lucky to be in a place where I can hire some very skilled artists -- oskardraws and cloversandmoss! These dudes are wicked with a paintbrush, please go give them both a follow on instagram!!

[@YourlocalPoliteCat]

@@illymation it still looks absolutely amazing 🤩

[@chitsugasuki5893]

@@illymation I love your background artist's art style

[@Spheriment]

AGREED

[@CalebHyles]

*is still listening to Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" on repeat*

[@illymation]

breathe if you're waiting for Speak Now Taylor's Version

[@happydayyay13]

@@illymation Deep inhaling

[@tuesdaywithjisoo8395]

@@illymation AHHHHHH OMG SWIFTIE.

[@crab_salad]

*deeeep inhaaaalleeeee*

Lmao

[@Moon_The_Magical]

As a fellow high school theatre tech person, this made me happy. Lots of actors that don't get big roles are like "ok I guess ensemble it is" and don't think about tech at all.

[@oll-gamer6841]

Recently, I had an audition for Chicago and I doubted myself as I was going for a main and there were some other amazing actors going for the role, before the cast list came out I immediately doubted myself. I did get the role I wanted but just to think I'm not the only theatre kid that went through that is shocking, especially while watching this.

[@PAN-PAN107]

The queerification of illy's channel is something I am so living for omg. "so much gender" was 10/10. Also, I'm in high school now and I've done tech for a few shows. There's something so heartwarming about the way our chaotic energy brings us together. I love going out for ice cream or whatever afterwards. We hit up coldstone after our most recent play like 10 minutes before closing and just chilled outside eating our ice cream and vibing.

[@lil9706]

No literally

[@chickennuggetpaw]

As a band kid, I get the same vibe in band. I love how clubs like that at school feel like a little family after a while, because most likely you have similar interests with them and can get along well.

[@angelaa5876]

Lol

[@homedepotbrick]

queerification? what do you mean by that.

[@tabbyquartz]

YES

[@MoneyBagsDaGoat919]

Being autistic myself, it's nice to see Illy express herself in a way that she's comfortable with. Also, I can relate to a lot of what she says, especially the whole "trying only one thing and crying when it doesn't work" thing. Not that I'm a theatre student, but that mentality can be applied to a lot of other things for us as well. Keep your options open and your head high, everyone!

[@gavrielsalonga8294]

Other vid

[@MoneyBagsDaGoat919]

@@gavrielsalonga8294 I am aware that she made another video about it. I just commented this here because the other half of my comment relates to what she said in this video.

[@Seventeenpro517]

Me 2

[@thefloorist5169]

I only applied to one job at the time, because I was afraid that if they all said yes, I would have to reject some of them. And I was afraid that would waste their time or hurt their feelings. I had a hard time finding a job partially because of that. I am autistic too.

[@MoreToast4Me]

I am autistic, and I LOVE her

[@dolphinsnape]

You know? Even when it feels like you wanna slap your past self by acting badly, I have felt that too, but I... think that may not be what you needed. Watching your videos and the things that happens in your life made me realize that, even when that doesn't justify bad actions, what you needed was a hug, you needed kind and supportive words. Not only from others, but from yourself. You needed more Mr. Hudsons in your life and I mean not just in theater clases time, and be your own mr Hudson

[@cutepuddleslime8201]

Oh gosh I feel this on a deep, personal level. I feel like in those moments I need to be harsh and punish myself, yet it makes me feel worse than if I was understanding and gracious towards myself.

[@Chaotic_lesbi4n]

@@cutepuddleslime8201 Yesyesyes but I’m 14 now and I feel like my future self is going to come back and slap me at any moment so can I please have a hug right now? *sniff*

[@Poppy-cw7jk]

The outfit ypu wore at 12:45 in the vid a make the blue pink and you have the exact oufit the youngest grade at my school in 2019 wore for a small performance

[@dolphinsnape]

@@Poppy-cw7jk I think this comment is for Illy and not an answer for my comment 😅

[@nutcat_]

I just want to say thank you for this video. You really made me confident to audition for my schools musical and I got a lead role!

[@Anime_theatre_lover]

Congrats! What show is it?

[@nutcat_]

@@Anime_theatre_lover it was Addams family ☺

[@molly8845]

The among us imposter sound when illy said “theatre kids walking among us” just did it for me 😂 love the creativity, effort and thought that you put into every video!!

[@RisingJay]

The sus sound works every time lol

[@molly8845]

And I oop- I just noticed-

[@LoserIJustMetHer]

“there is no small people. only small roles.” make the most out of your role! you can be a very memorable part of the show.

[@thomascampisi2810]

Totally, I remember playing the crazy old uncle when we performed The Borrowers. Even though I had less than a dozen lines, I loved that role so much, and it's still one of my favorites. No matter the role, if you give it your all, it'll be a ton of fun!

[@ducky5277]

The saying is “there are no small parts, only small actors” but you’re right, don’t count your lines, make your lines count.

[@Will-pg9tn]

Reminds me of when my friend and I played as dogs in "Wiley and the Hairy Man." Was pretty fun and I'm pretty sure we were memorable.

[@Will-pg9tn]

It was also the only role that I really enjoyed!

[@alena1613]

fr i remember going to watch hamilton and the person playing peggy made her intro very memorable

[@williamdow6728]

So I just did my first play, it was Bye Bye Birdie and it was amazing. I don’t care that I got chorus bc it had a perfect cast, crew, and directors. The house was packed all 3 nights and the atmosphere was like no other. I had a couple of lines but I was needed for those lines. I love what the director said on closing night, she said “It doesn’t matter if you are apart of crew or the lead you are important in this play” and it is true.

[@Gravel_TheCart]

13:06 illymations when younger self: **slap**

[@mb83312]

I love all the references they managed to cram into a 14-minute video

[@RisingJay]

A lotta work for a lotta diff gags 😂

[@T3dP1ant]

My biggest role I ever got was Captain Hook in a Wendy and Peter show in the 12th grade, I felt so shocked when I found out I got the part. Seeing the many more talented people who auditioned not get it, still shocked to this day

[@lawierdwitch]

Man, theatre and clubs are the only things that i'd really want to go to American school for, but i'm in the middle of Asia with the craziest school program (and i'm also already in college). The closest thing to theatre were preschool holiday shows for parents to watch us deliver dances songs & random talents decided by teachers (and it wasn't fun). The fun stuff that only 1 singular cooking class in like 7th grade that was promised every year & never came true again

[@candyalchemist]

I'm absolutely screaming at the gender March Hare and, while barely recovering, you hit me with the "straightest thing I've ever done". This video killed me and then brought me back to life 😂😂😂

[@horizon7799]

Is Illy trans or something?

[@JaronLindow]

Zombie!

[@TimeBucks]

Illy’s vids are always super engaging

[@azimshamuhammad3302]

DO NOT POST ANY REPLY! DO NOT MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT TIMEBUCKS OR I WILL REJECT YOUR SUBMISSION, JUST THUMBS UP AND THATS IT!

[@Alexisme.]

@@azimshamuhammad3302 who asked?

[@shrimplyaster]

@@azimshamuhammad3302 timebucks🤑

[@Muchwu]

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[@rahulkumarmanjhi9512]

Nice

[@Sage63366]

illy, I know you won’t see this but, I’ve had really bad stage freight especially when it comes to singing. I’ve been in my highschool’s theater department for 7 productions and not once had I tried out for a musical. This year it was announced that the musical was a production that I grew up with and still really love. I wanted to thank you for posting this video even though our experiences aren’t completely the same, this video was one of the factors that helped me choose to try out this time. Although I’m not sure if I’ll get casted, I’m still proud of myself for trying out and singing in front of other people. So, thank you!

[@jq1522]

I can feel the pain of the cringe and regrets Thank you for taking me on that journey

[@Jo-dk9my]

GAH I still cannot get over how beautiful this art style + narration is. I'm sorry for saying what a bunch of others have already said, but DAMN. I love this channel. Keep being awesome

[@RisingJay]

Ye very cool & distinct work from the c👍rew

[@alectricavenue9278]

I had an art professor that once told me "Well you can stay constipated your whole life or you could shit yourself trying." He told me this before I went to present my work at a theatre conference and I was super nervous.

[@RisingJay]

Honestly though, that’s sound advice in a way 😂

[@zamarymarzan]

Well that’s fine

[@DuolingoOnTheDaily]

2:12 Why did this catch me so off guard! 😭💀

[@user-lb9xc6ck2z]

“And pulling little American flags out of my… the tube was still there.” That got me! 🤣

[@rachel_sj]

Honestly, your Paulette audition was the most Paulette way to audition for the role. It’s almost as if *no one* watched Legally Blonde in preparation for the musical…

[@thitam5003]

ok

[@handfulofsugarxx]

@@thitam5003 Weiner

[@maddoxthemediocre3070]

THIS VIDEOS RELEASE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN TIMED MORE PERFECTLY. My high schools fall show is coming up and auditions are soon. I used to be a theatre kid, but quit for two years. Now it’s my last year of high school and I don’t wanna have any regrets. Thanks for the confidence boost :) and lovely vid as always

[@illymation]

omg!!! you MUST audition!! you got this!!! :D

[@maddoxthemediocre3070]

@@illymation thanks a ton! It certainly helps that I got some friends in theatre that are super kind and encouraging, as well as everyone else, of course. Lots of lovely people

[@aaspenn_]

@@maddoxthemediocre3070 good luck!

[@maddoxthemediocre3070]

@@aaspenn_ thanks! :) I’m definitely not gonna eff around this time n chicken out lol

[@aaspenn_]

@@maddoxthemediocre3070 u got this!

[@BitesforNugget]

I've just gotta say, thank you Illy. Thanks to you, Emirichu and a few others, I think this has gotten me the inspiration and motivation as well as SLIGHTLY over my stage fright and performance anxieties. And because of that, I auditioned for a school play (The Wiz) and actually got the role I auditioned for (Addaperle, The Good Witch of the North)! Soon we'll be preforming for it in March and well, this is just..nice. This really did make me happy and make me a lot more confident. And thankfully I have few friends that also encouraged me.💕💕

[@allysoncashdollar1119]

I loved being a high school theatre kid. But now I can see how much I compared myself to everyone else. I was told I would never be good enough to be a professional Broadway star and that would still hurts today.

[@RadiantAngel]

I admire that you were brave enough to expose your less proud moments when you were younger. It's already scary to put your personal stories on a public platform, but it's even harder to show your less proud moments on top of it. It also shows that you learned and matured like anyone else when you acknowledge past mistakes. Feel proud you did what plenty never had the courage to do.

[@ihaveproblemsandissues1060]

Very well said!! You’re right, a lot of people never reflect on the things they did when they were younger.

[@sweetscheme]

When i was in highschool every year we got the official licenses to broadway musicals so we could perform them. sometimes we'd perform it on a big stage and sometimes a small stage. One year we changed to a new teacher and she made us perform a children's version of a well-known musical. the children's version removed many of the most important character development songs. and when choosing that musical the new teacher also didn't think about the fact we had 3 boys in the class and a majority of the roles needed to be cast were male. the female lead even suggested we make it a genderbent version since we obviously could not fill the male roles. but yea whole musical went downhill.

[@NothingToPostHereJustWatching]

Which musical was it?

[@MelonHere20]

What musical? (Also eyyy my old middle school would do the same thing by buying the rights to certain musicals

[@bellatrixlestrange1602]

Which musical???

[@morganmiller5413]

Dude what was the musical?

[@oddnoodles576]

sounds like newsies

[@Anime_theatre_lover]

I just started high school and since I’m homeschooled I do community youth theatre (it’s an all middle school and high school cast.) We are performing Mary Poppins jr in January and into the woods jr in June. Edit: 8:56 that same thing happened a couple months ago when Mary Poppins was being casted. EVERYONE wanted these 2 people in the cast to be Bert and Mary poppins since last December when we were doing elf the musical jr ( including the directors) and despite there being new kids in the class they STILL got the parts

[@swiftloverr87]

the zip zap zop brought back so many memories 😭✨

[@paxxtonthevibeking2201]

The chaos my middle school theater brought to Culver’s after closing night still haunts the poor acne ridden employees. They tell stories of that day like a scary tale in horror movies.

[@zacharyhahn5380]

I work there. EVERYONE IN THE KITCHEN IMMEDIATELY WANTS TO DIE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!! Thank you for sympathy!

[@majestyaph6227]

watching this as a theater kid RIGHT NOW was painful ngl. this entire video is insanely accurate, from the show choices, to casting, to the zip-zap-zop section at the start 😭😭

[@176gumi]

bruh fr

[@jazzilopez2209]

Nahh the zipzapzop took me by surprise 😂

[@therealopaartist]

That how the theatre director took role when you signed up for drama. She’d say your name and you had to quote a musical.

[@MusicallyCaffeinated_]

Girl this video inspired me extremely because I recently did a play and asked for a small role but for some reason was slightly disappointed with it and realised that I wanted a bigger one so for the next play I auditioned for belle in beauty and the beast and somehow actually got it!! 🎉 I’m so excited to take on this role and thank you so much for encouraging me to do so ❤. I couldn’t have done it without you because without this video I literally wouldn’t have done that audition ❤️❤️❤️

[@rebeccarodger1430]

I love how everyone's (including ours) legally blonde went immaculately

[@D-KimAnimation]

In my high school theater experience, I got casted as the Dormouse in "Alice in Wonderland" and had only one line to say during the whole play. 🎭🎭After that, I got a miniature trophy for taking that role. 👏👏

[@neohelios4776]

In middle school theater we also did Alice in Wonderland but I got casted as the narrator (Lewis Caroll) and I had bassicly a short monologue at the start of the play and a line or two at the end

[@juniperxx]

I DID ALICE AND WONDERLAND TOOO i got casted as one of the flowers with one line "thats right Rosy" and to make matters worse i had a speech issue with "r". Long story short never ended up doing the play cause of covid:(

[@neohelios4776]

@@juniperxx that’s rough buddy

[@Laine_Joy]

Fellow Dormouse but my drama teacher put me in a red onesie 😭

[@noahpettis5839]

The Zip Zap Zop joke just makes up my entire life as a theater kid. Hit the nail on the head with that one 😅

[@Anime_theatre_lover]

I used to do it when I did beginner theatre camps but now that I’m in the advanced classes we do “to stop the train” and a lot of tongue twisters

[@werr3222werrr]

Felt like a blatant attack lool

[@viltebe347]

Can you explain the game? :)

[@samh2os409]

I'm not even gonna lie, the advice in this video pushed me into auditioning for the production we did last year, and I got a main role, so thank you so much for being my inspiration for an extremely fun experience ❤❤❤

[@ashketchup7354]

I will never get tired of the video game, cartoon, and anime references you put in your videos. It fills my brain with extra neurotransmitters to see Sasuke sitting next to Ron Stoppable in the classroom, and then a minute later seeing the main characters from Xenoblade 3 in the theater.

[@vikaaaaaa]

I’m glad my drama club has always done auditions like you do a monologue, any monologue, and then you get cast as whatever the director wants you to be. Took away a lot of anxiety for everyone.

[@tankofish937]

my high school is pretty similar. we sing a song from the show and we read a monologue from the show and then they cast who they want as certain roles

[@aurumisgreat]

I mean, it makes sense. They cast you where you think you'd be best. I've gotten minor roles and some ensemble roles in my plays and musicals.

[@ignorant1126]

Since we have a production each year in my class as a type of end-of-semester project, the teacher gets to know us well enough to see where the talents lie for casting, so we never really have auditions 😅

[@sadiemaxfield7566]

same, and a song if you want a singing part

[@kevingunterxd-3049]

The amount of details in your animations is incredible

[@illymation]

it's all thanks to my team!! :D check out their instagrams in the description!

[@kevingunterxd-3049]

@@illymation They do a really great job

[@suspumpkin5229]

@@illymation good job

[@user-zk3eb1sy8v]

I love how at the end when you show the credits they were all doing like a little dances from the peanut movie lol

[@drunkstepdadproductions7857]

8:00 that is pretty bad but I had an 8th grade theater teacher want us to put on ANNE FRANK the play or whatever for a CHRISTMAS TIME EIGHTH GRADE PRODUCTION!!!!!!!!!

[@yeahyeahyehshahh]

Let's talk about how good Illy is at drawing and animating and the amount of work they put into her videos every day, honestly she's legit one of my favioute Animators and I hit off whatever I'm doing just to watch her

[@chriscornell777]

yesss her whole production team is so good!

[@RisingJay]

@@chriscornell777 One of the best!

[@yeahyeahyehshahh]

@@chriscornell777 no fr she legit is one of my confront youtubers

[@yeahyeahyehshahh]

@@RisingJay never agreed more

[@ravenclawfairy3648]

I tried out for Jasmine in middle school, and I didn't get it, I was heartbroken. I ended up as a background character who sells fabrics and my directors let me use my own knitted blankets and shawls as props ❤️ So it worked out nicely for me

[@stillcryingovermusicalswby6750]

The same kind of thing would happen to me in middle school, I never got the leads, and eventually stopped trying for them after too much heartbreak. But they let me make the tiaras and gowns lol. The I got my first lead in my last show there, and then two weeks into rehearsals they told me they were going to go a different way and all of a sudden I was just a partygoer 🥲

[@pogepetals2981]

The “zip, zap, zop” at the start was so nostalgic form when I did theatre haha

[@alexspiller5272]

13:28 in my- TUBEEEE WAS THERE

[@theforgottenone687]

Actually 13:18

[@alexspiller5272]

@@theforgottenone687 13:21

[@Extremelychubbyglutton]

In elementary school from 2nd grade, I tried out for many roles in plays and musicals. However, I never managed to break past getting a minor role, stuck in the chorus, with like, 3 lines. However, I always persisted, and continued to try out. It took quite a while, and I always kept the sort of optimism that I would land a meaningful role in a play. Even when I had to leave for a family emergency and couldn't act in that play, I always memorized lines, practiced and repeated. But one day, I managed to land the main role. This isn't supposed to be extremely cheesy, but I just wanted to share my personal experience. I was very lucky to get that role, and it was pretty satifsying after years of minor roles.

[@CJgreencheetah]

I've always been stuck in the ensemble, too, but this year I'm hoping to get a main role since I'm an upperclassmen. This gives me more hope that maybe I can do it. :)

[@Extremelychubbyglutton]

@@CJgreencheetah I really hope you can make it! Best of luck!

[@CJgreencheetah]

@@Extremelychubbyglutton Thank you!

[@Extremelychubbyglutton]

@@CJgreencheetah Just get that role!

[@Funkymonkey318]

10:40 "and guess what" an ad: "CHROMEBOOKS ARE EASY TO SET UP"

[@Ironmew05]

That "Sat on the floor" is such a bop! I have it on my Amazon music, and I listen to it a lot! Thank you and Caleb for such an awesome song!😊

[@me3620]

I love the fact that you're open about some of the crappy things you said when you were younger because I always feel really ashamed of myself for the way I acted but hearing another person talk about what they did I realized that we're all just people who are doing the best we can and sometimes we mess up

[@mayocat1474]

2:11 illymations coming out I'm so proud of her LOL

[@mushroomman3295]

2:33 I go to a dance club and we once also had to do hairspray specifically a coreography on You can't stop the beat, I still remember that song to this day by memory

[@clankertown]

I was going through the same thought process a few weeks ago for my schools musical. That you for blessing me with knowledge.

[@Olivia-pj9wy]

We did a “gender swapped” version of Macbeth in high school, and one of my roles was Seyton. So much gender.

[@1805movie]

Growing up as a shy, autistic kid, I didn't feel comfortable being around people I didn't personally know, and was always worried about saying the wrong things without even knowing it. I only had a small group of friends, but I generally felt more comfortable being by myself. However, I always found comradery in the theatre department at school. I was passionate (still am) about the arts, and being around people with similar interests as me felt like I was part of the island of misfit toys; people who just "get" you without even trying. Being part of theatre taught me how to communicate with others, and to express myself in a creative manner. I only had supporting roles in high school, but I felt comfortable playing a character onstage. It felt like routine, I learned how to live as another person, and gained a sense of empathy for the said person I was portraying. It was basically psychology put into action. Now I'm part of my local community theatre, and I get to meet different people with different backgrounds. I've come a long way, but I'm still willing to push myself to learn more.

[@Anime_theatre_lover]

That’s beautiful and I related to this a LOT. I wouldn’t even have friends if it wasn’t for theatre

[@dragonpokemonlover237]

I felt exactly same

[@user-zw5yf2cy2v]

That’s so cool!

[@cutekitten4395]

This reminds me of trying out for our inter house vocals competition which is a capella, first year I was so nervous I completely flumped it and I didn't even try second year cause I was still so embarrassed. Third year and brought the whole package, channelling Anapantsu's Friend's on the Other Side, and I was asked to do it again for the whole final group as an example of what they were looking for on stage. I was so proud of myself and I'm not nervous about that sort of stuff any more

[@iloveadeafboy17]

GIRL WHEN YOU SAT ON THE FLOOR AND TALKED TO THE CHAIR! I would have assumed you pulled that on purpose and casted you immediately. That's amazing

[@CarrieTooTired]

I had the same feeling when it came to my choir auditions- I wanted to do them but there were so many people that I felt were “more suited” than me so I never really went for it… then senior year came and I was like “if I don’t do it at least once I’m gonna regret it” 🙃 so I forced myself to audition for a solo, I didn’t get it but I was still proud that I did it- so that 10 year feeling is so valid omggggg

[@jjaa_joyjoyartist]

That's great! I'm happy it felt good to try even if it didn't go perfectly

[@CarrieTooTired]

@@jjaa_joyjoyartist thank you, at the end of the day it didn't need to be perfect, the fact that I tried was enough 🙈💖

[@jjaxiaa7998]

Honestly, I think illy's style is like no other that I've seen on youtube (IN A GOOD WAY). I love how she does the narration too! I feel like she's telling slightly interesting stories but somehow make it even MORE interesting.

[@RisingJay]

It's all in the presentation & delivery, very good stuff 👌

[@Gravel_TheCart]

2:27 illymations but they're old. 10 years later, she's still old.

[@coyotix]

"I chickened out for four years straight- probably the straightest thing I've ever done!" I choked

[@emtheanxiousdragon4543]

My theater teacher, although she was great, outright told me she typecasted me as older, “mature” women in shows. The problem was that the shows she picked only had those roles as small background characters or not at all. The biggest role she gave me was Eudora Featherstone in Miss Holmes, which I loved, but that was it. Despite all my work, I wasn’t going to get out of her typecast.

[@illymation]

Don't measure out your worth! It isn't on the line! Listen to our song here :) ffm.to/satonthefloor also ZIP!

[@user-pixie]

I love your videos!

[@vcxyz.]

hii we love your videos!

[@MazarineLeipzig]

I luv ur vids izzy (:

[@johnjoewoods3922]

Watching from Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪

[@zqrria.]

ello illy

[@peanutthesausagedog2633]

One production I did that was my high schools ‘best production ever’ was also Legally blonde. I got cast as Elle’s Dad and it was so fun. Everything you said about this production resonated with me.

[@oobernoober7617]

9:15 LONG ISLAND GANG WHERE YOU AT

[@GuywithabadenglishOfficcial]

In long island

[@oobernoober7617]

@@GuywithabadenglishOfficcial I always explain to people you live *on* an island, but I guess it doesn't matter

[@GuywithabadenglishOfficcial]

@@oobernoober7617 what

[@emperoregg7693]

Illy’s vids are always super engaging, relatable, and straight up entertaining. It’s really fun to see all of it animated!

[@floofisgoof6043]

*gay up

[@Harrymation-productions]

That’s exactly why I subscribed

[@pinkjellyb123]

@@floofisgoof6043 thats dum

[@floofisgoof6043]

@@pinkjellyb123 i didn’t mean for it to be the most intelligent pun ever it was just a dumb pun i made up on the spot

[@nitsakanungo]

i remember i chickened out of auditioning in the fall of freshman year. when i went to see the play, i immediately regretted everything because it was so dang good and i wished i had been a part of it. forced myself to push past the nerves and audition for every show after that! i finally got the lead in junior year and it was such an awesome experience :)

[@dairyblitz]

i have more respect of illy then my parents. being unapologetic with just gay and blm and funny and diverse charcters. love her

[@wateriscool_]

6:48 it’s actually called “ *sat* on the floor”

[@SmashupMashups]

Loved your song "Sat On the Floor" with Caleb Hyles; you have a wonderful singing voice. ☺️

[@artistgamer4815]

This video is toooo relatable to me omg. The amount of times I psyched myself out of trying out for roles or just putting myself out there, and then getting salty cause I wasnt given a role I wanted. The regret really hits harder than any embarrassment that couldve happened 😭😭

[@j3t.l7gg3d01]

Wow. Illy is actually an amazing singer. She sounds so professional! And so friggin good! ❤

[@Nieliuxus]

0:59 I was listening to it right before watching this video, are we theatre kids so predictable? Damn it.

[@switch_mellobe3509]

5:07 “it was at this moment illy knew she flipped up” 🫣

[@tahraethestoryteller6079]

They actually watched the movie but didn’t get the characters names (Penny, Amber, and Velma) Also it was really impressive that your theatre department got such a glow up Considering places like Bumf**k Nowhere, North Carolina (those are in fact her words, go watch their Christmas video if you don’t believe me) the arts are pretty undervalued compared to sports I would know, I live in a tiny town in Eastern Washington And despite being next door to the eighth wonder if the world, we didn’t have a theatre department Only the Missoula Children’s Theatre that would come by once a year (whose plays were super clumsily written it was painful preforming them) Also all of Batman’s sons were always Robin The closest would be Batgirl, Robin/sometimes Batman depending on the artist love interest And daughter of commissioner Gordon

[@Its_Marley]

OMG LEGALLY BLONDE HAS BEEN MY PERFECT MUSICAL PLAY SO FAR IN SCHOOL!!

[@queenluci6664]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin at the moment

[@wishingri]

i’m actually really glad you made this video. i’m going to audition for drama club this year and i’m really nervous about it. now i know to face my fear of failure!

[@RisingJay]

Ye! Keep that champ mindset 👌

[@ignorant1126]

I've been in my drama class for 5 years and I have never regretted it. Sure, theatre kids are a bunch of overly talkative twits but you'll definitely make some amazing memories out of it :)

[@nomlemons1822]

I’m going to do the same and face my fear as well

[@eyesoftomorrow6647]

Ayo pal same here good luck with your audition this year!

[@acadiaw9305]

im in theatre right now and just wanted to say: i'm sure you'll do great!! good luck!!!

[@alyssa_flowerr]

I did Seussical the musical this summer and had so much fun!I can’t wait to continue doing theater and continue to better my performance on stage ☺️

[@psychxmania]

seussical was awesome!! i am so glad you had an amazing time :))

[@adellajudge3063]

Dude I did it last school year It was so perfect!! Especially for my first musical!

[@tsifirakiehl4250]

I love Seussical! What part did you play?

[@alyssa_flowerr]

@@tsifirakiehl4250 I played sour kangaroo!I had such a fun time playing her!Im in love how she is so sassy-💗✨

[@adellajudge3063]

@@tsifirakiehl4250 i was one of the whickersham brothers it actually had a ton of solos and i was onstage for most of the play

[@andebrown3800]

The music of Sat on the Floor was fire you guys. Amazing work. 🥰

[@yasser3268]

Me: *seeing Caleb Hyles* Me Hearing Caleb’s Voice: FEEL LIKE A MONSTER!!!!

[@nightfirenostalgia]

My high school did Bat Boy my senior year and I have NEVER heard of anyone else ever doing this show. My school had a hella good theater program though, and it was an ICONIC performance, even though the script was so freaking weird. Thanks again for an A+ video, Illy! 💖

[@Cheetahgirl_Studios]

Honestly I can kinda relate to doing a off the walls show. My first play was Alice in Wonderland, back when I was 13. While it was the show that ultimately made me want to pursue acting... HOLY HELL IT WAS A DRUG TRIP AND A HALF. Nowadays I just look back and go: how the hell did my teachers make any sense of this script?

[@n.1ght]

i LOVE bat boy- i saw it three times at a local theatre recently and a different local theatre is doing it september-october so ofc i have to go- its SUCH a wacky show but the music is amazing and its just sm fun

[@cringeykidstudios]

8:41 i’m literally watching this at rehearsal for legally blonde😅 our show is tomorrow lol

[@0mn0m15]

Good luck :) Hope the show goes swell!

[@Orchid_Blossom]

Good Luck hope you do well (and everyone else too) :3

[@cringeykidstudios]

@@0mn0m15 thank you!!

[@cringeykidstudios]

@@Orchid_Blossom Tysm!

[@tsifirakiehl4250]

Break a leg!

[@nikkiu.2148]

8:26 Legally Blonde was also the perfectly casted and executed show for my high school while i was there! I was literally thinking about it during your spiel and shook when you said Legally Blonde at the end of it

[@marian_hayes]

I wasn’t in theater in high school but I was in band and I definitely have regrets from band. I was in concert band, which was the lowest level, for three years but I auditioned for symphonic band my senior year, which I got, but I wish I’d auditioned for wind ensemble, which was the highest level, instead. I also remember not practicing enough my first two years, which I think probably lowered my confidence and people could tell that I wasn’t practicing enough. But my worst regret from band was that I became close to one of my directors my junior year, but then, senior year, she ended up having other priorities, which I didn’t take very well, so I ignored her boundaries. And I also remember going on a band trip to Hawaii that year and having one day where I had to be around people besides her, to which I threw a fit and clung to her, so then she didn’t let me go to the luau that night. Yeah, that was tough, but I’ve learned my lesson. I would like to tell my BD sorry for what I did to her, but unfortunately, she works at a different school now, but maybe I’ll find her someday.

[@aaspenn_]

I just finished a production and I miss my cast sm so this came at the perfect time! Thanks illy! 💕✨

[@illymation]

aint nothin like those post show sads eh :')

[@aaspenn_]

@@illymation nothing like them 🥲

[@aaspenn_]

@@illymation and omg no way. Ur my favorite KZbin ever❤️

[@leafy_sepezz]

@@illymation 💞

[@thegrandxbunny2073]

9:30 This is actually pretty wholesome to me. This moment is just funny and adorable to me but I can't describe why. Probably because I've had moments like that too.

[@chotomatte2309]

0:44 meanwhile saiki kusuo is just chilling in the bh

[@mrweybanana3210]

Yo I love Calebs work with Johnathan Young and his cover of meant to be yours AWESOME

[@deekshatandon4349]

i love watching your animations

[@johnjoewoods3922]

Same it’s like an event for me It just gives me meaning to my boring day

[@MazarineLeipzig]

Ye

[@itssharktime6560]

I love how her stories make you feel both sad but happy at the same time.

[@serenepenelope4372]

illy's vibes are so wholesome n nice, like somebody you can talk about with anything with while drinking hot chocolate

[@fyodorsliceeater5137]

unrelated but I love your chuu chuu profile picture

[@RisingJay]

Always enjoy 👍✨

[@Archer415]

3:49 the unbirthday reference 😭

[@Deadgrlwalking_]

W pfp

[@PiggyWorld_Timmeh]

Clock twist it is her birthday

[@TheYellowDuckie]

thank you SO much for this. I need this for the play my school is doing next year, to remember I can do it.

[@bland9876]

I knew a girl so scared that I was constantly in fear of accidentally taking advantage of her and yet she told me she was one of the people that set up the room for the dances at highschool.

[@Strangercult]

12:26 a teacher at my school let us use her dog for the role of sandy in the annie musical we did (the dog was very well behaved so there were no issues)

[@Rocks_Edits_Animations]

OMG SAME