You're in ensemble! Hooray for you. Despite common belief ensemble roles are not always that bad. I was in ensemble for many shows and had a fabulous time. I, just like any other actress, love to hear the applause after singing my song as the lead. I want parts just like everyone but, not getting a part is not the end of the world.
Being in ensemble often means that you will get to be in amazing dance numbers and you have plenty of time to chill backstage before the next number. Being ensemble can be considerably less stressful than a lead in most shows.
You may not be happy being in ensemble. I can understand that. You didn't get the lead even though your audition was flawless and you're callbac superb. Try not to let your disappointment show to much as the show gets rolling. Nobody wants to be around somebody who can't deal with not getting the lead.
DO NOT (and I can't stress this enough) do not try and make your self a bigger part on stage.
Story Time: There is a girl I've done shows with and she does exactly what I said not to do. She does everything she can onstage to be looked at. She goes so far that she breaks character. She has to have the prettiest costume, she has to look the cutest, she has to get the dancing solo. She is an absolute diva and sooner or later she will have her down fall for her mistakes.
If you are doing a good job acting than people will look at you with out you having to make yourself bigger than you are. Some of the best acting I've see on stage has been from the ensemble.
If it helps you make up a character for yourself. For example if you are in Grease make up a names for yourself and a little background info. You're name is Penny and you think that Danny Zuko is the cutest boy you've ever seen. You like cheerleading and something else. This will help you make correct facial expressions and possibly make it easier for yourself to accept being in ensemble.
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