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Twitter Watch: Audra McDonald on the Difficulties of Being on Vocal Rest

By: Jun. 27, 2012
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On Twitter, Audra McDonald had this to say @AudraEqualityMc

With all my gesticulating, snapping, & punctuating, my disciplining the kids on vocal rest looks like a cross between RuPaul & Victor Borge

@MsLeaSalonga hard to get 3 kids to pay attention and wait while I'm writing down an admonishment ;)

@christianenoll they mainly just ignore me. Fear went out the window years ago.

“@MichaelWPadgett: You need prepared statement cards. Ex: STOP IT!! , Shut the door , No, Yes , Absolutely Not" LOVE THIS!

PORGY & BESS' Audra McDonald has been ordered on a period of complete vocal rest by her doctor through the end of the month. As a result of performing with a respiratory infection last week, her vocal cords have become inflamed to a point where she cannot sing. She is scheduled to return to the production on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. In her absence, the role of Bess will be played by Alicia Hall Moran, who is making her Broadway debut

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