“Hamilton is an incredibly popular musical with a strong audience made up of all races and ethnicities, and while it’s acceptable (and encouraged!) for white people to consume and support art made by BIPOC, it’s not okay to take that art and use it for our own agendas.”
Read More“You can rise from the valley of the "no" and travel the mountain back up as a better actor to the "yes" of the future.”
Read More“Just because someone doesn't have thirty credits to their name, it doesn't mean they won't someday. Instead of mocking the length of their resume, take the time to help hem build on it.”
Read MoreStaying active during this quarantine period can be vital for an actor. Not being in a show is no excuse for someone to stop playing. Growing stale in your craft is a legitimate possibility, so it is best to exercise your craft to continue to grow.
Read More“It’s simple. If I go to an audition and the casting director or directors decide they are typing. I politely remove my name from the list, save a headshot, and walk out.”
Read More“Whether this is your first one or your hundredth, everyone gets nervous at auditions. It is always scary to put yourself out there with the possibility of failure. After years of being on both sides of the table, there are a few tips I have learned to survive auditions.”
Read MoreI have never been one of those people who love auditioning-- there are too many unknown factors, too many decisions that I am forced to make based on pure speculation. Hopefully, the following six tips will help calm your nerves and make your next audition process smooth and successful.
Read MoreDear Production Team,
Working actor here. I am writing because you have sent me an unnerving response. Instead of sending me an audition slot, or sides, or instructions for a self-tape, you have requested that I follow all your social media accounts before any of the above can even be discussed.
Read MoreRejection is a big part of the theatrical industry, and it is something that everyone in the business must deal with. However, instead of dwelling on the pain of getting rejected, let’s focus on the ways you can overcome the feeling of dejection, and how to turn it into something constructive.
Read MoreDuring my second year studying undergraduate theatre, my class watched a documentary called Every Little Step. This film details the story of the musical Chorus Line and follows the casting process of the 2006 Broadway revival. Although it is a truly fascinating film I would recommend to all theatre fanatics, one moment stuck with me most of all. One of the actresses cast in the revival said of dancing and showbiz, “If you have something to fall back on, you’ll fall back.” My fellow classmates seemed to think this was wise advice to keep in mind as we began our careers as actors, but to me something seemed wrong with the picture.
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