I got cast in a musical at a local theatre. I got a role and I’m super excited!! This is my first musical at this theatre in 9 years, and everyone I used to know doesn’t do shows there anymore. Basically everyone in this cast knows eachother already from being in shows together. I’m definitely the odd man out here. I’m already not great socially. I actually never really had friends at this theatre when I used to do shows 10-15 years ago. The environment was super toxic back then, so maybe that was part of why I didn’t have any friends. You’d think that theatre kids would want to be friends with a fellow theatre kid but apparently not.
So, how can I break into this group that I was never really a part of in the first place? Everyone seems nice, but idk I’m kinda awkward sometimes and maybe people think I’m weird. I really don’t want to be lonely in this show. My whole summer is going to be dedicated to this show, so I want it to be fun. My friend group is gonna be hanging out without me and I’ll have fomo, so I really want to make friends in the show.
We’ve had two rehearsals and I’ve only talked to one new person. She is super sweet, but she knows everyone else from previous productions. I’m feeling like an outsider. I’ve always struggled with trying to make friends, and this is no different. Even at my grown adult age, I still struggle
Any tips??