#phantom phase

[shovel-n-glue]

Be Meg:

Value yapping above all, your greatest art

Have an…attentiveness to your bestie you do a terrible job at hiding

Advocate for said…friend…because she may be hearing things but she has CHORDS. Also be prepped to fight the leading soprano for 19 seasons for her

At the drop of a hat: “HE’S HERE! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.” You live for the drama, despite your mother trying to keep you on the fringes.

Notice that your bestie isn’t doing too hot, why isn’t her fiancé noticing? Well you notice. You care.

Despite your mother being the scariest woman at your JOB, neither can interrupt your need to yap

Dress in a fun little suit at the masquerade

Invade the operas underground catacombs despite your mothers protests and find a mysterious mask

Serve face in the final chord of the whole show

[shovel-n-glue]

Nothing gets on my nerves more than the characterization that Christine is a ditzy soprano because NO!! She’s in the throes of grief and to deny her recognition not only as a rising star but legacy of her father? It’s only human to want more, especially as a hungry artist who is but one of many “ballet girls.”

None to mention she shows grit, passion, and unapologetic raucousness, even to her detriment. One of my favourite moments is when, as an unwilling participant in the Phantoms wedding scheme yells:

“Have you gorged yourself, at last, in your lust for blood?”

Particularly in the 25th Anniversary edition, Christine is disgusted with him, angry and indignant despite being physically outmatched. She has prowess and courage, something that combined with her kindness is her key to escape.

So no, Christine isn’t an “airheaded soprano,” she is a tender, rising voice whom initially blends into a theatre of belting singers. But as she grows in grief and success, she makes herself heard with ire and force and grace.

[shovel-n-glue]

If I was to do a Christine cosplay (cause I need more cosplans like a hole in the head) how do I choose a costume?!

My top choices are her Masquerade outfit or Finale wedding dress, however her dress in All I Ask of You or the classic white robe are also so iconic. Ugh the necessity for more dresses…

[donttouchmyprops]

"They're in a scene phase meaning they refuse to not have half their face covered at all time." "In theatre we call it the Phantom phase"

[iamreadyfantine]

thedoctorisjealous replied to your post: I would do a lot of dishonorable things for the... Same here, Micci. Same here. Pardon the phone blogging oddness, but OMG RIGHT. Can you imagine. I'm going through a Phantom phase. I mean my whole being is a Phantom phase but the present is an escalation from the usual.