How I met him...
I took my seat (front row center!!!) and watched the magic unfold before my eyes. I was already dazzled because Jesus Christ Superstar is one of my all time favorite musicals and this was my first time seeing it live, but when Zeyn took the stage my jaw DROPPED. Quite possibly one of the most gorgeous men I have ever seen in my life, with talent to boot.
His expressions and movements were so realistic! I found that my eyes were glued to him because he was just so great at what he was doing. I only remember him singing a line or two because he was in the ensemble, but those lines that he sang ROCKED the socks. Oh man.
I knew I had to meet him, so I took intermisson as my opportunity to find out how. I asked an usher where the actors exit and he told me about a door on the right side of the building. I thanked him and then went back to my seat. I wanted to get his autograph after the show but I realized I didn't have a pen. So I begged the woman next to me if she had an extra pen she could (out of the goodness of her heart) let me have. She did and I could barely sit still when I realized I was going to be able to meet him.
Then it happened. During one of the final numbers, he and I made eye contact. My knees turned to jello and my heart skipped a beat. I thought to myself "Good Lord... that boy can act".
The show was over (it was amazing!) and I rushed out of my seat and practically CLIMBED over people to get outside. I was afraid I was going to miss him. When I got outside, I stationed myself in front of the door. I stood there in the freezing cold for 20 minutes. I took the opportunity to get the autographs of Jesus and Judas.
A short, awkward looking man sort of waltzed over to me and whispered "Y'know, if you're looking to get autographs, those guys over there are apostles". I laughed and said "I'm waiting for one in particular". He looked at me and said "Really? Who?". I told him "The tall, curly haired one". He laughed and said "Ohh! Zeyn! Yeah. He's my roomate".
Just then, Zeyn came out of the door and the guy turned to him and said "Hey Zeyn, you got a fan". He looked at me and smiled.
I ALMSOT DIED.
I started rambling about how good he was and I told him he was the best apsotle because of his facial expressions and movements. And then he said "Ohh. That's what I aim to do every night, and you're the first one that's told me. You're so sweet! Thank you!". Then he gave me a hug.
Once again, I ALMOST DIED.
We talked a bit more and I got his autograph on my program. I thanked him and I walked away with a floating on air sort of feeling.
Now, my autographed program is hanging on my wall and I am Zeyn's self-proclaimed #1 fan. I don't know if I'll ever meet him again... I dunno. I see a lot of shows, maybe one day our paths will cross again. Anyhow, until then, I decided to post this mini-Zeynsite to honor such a great actor. Enjoy!
