SilverChair, you get paid for it?! Wish
I was that lucky.
How did the show go?
Guys, sorry I didn't post in here. Since my last post, this is the update:
1) I didn't end up helping with "Annie"... they didn't need me or something.
(did you know there has been another kids show in between that and now? I didn't help with it either, though. But it was called "Dear Edwina")
2) The only thing I had done til now, was the annual production of "A Christmas Carol". (months ago, in the beginning of December) I'm in something else now... but I'll talk about that in my
next post.
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Ok, so... I had mentioned the new one in the Square, and someone had questions about how to get started. So, I figured I'd answer that here, rather than there... that it fit better. Besides, someone else might need to know the same stuff, and be too shy to ask!
Sonny wrote:But as that's my only experience, will any acting group actually take me? I have a good baritone singing voice, so could I be in a musical? I just don't know the answers to these questions...
First things first... we all start somewhere! Nobody gains that experience overnight... so yes, groups
will take you.
I have to admit, seeing how cool you thought it kind of threw me... but that might be because of how many I've done/how long I've been doing them. So, yeah... thanks for the reminder that it really is a cool thing.
As for your questions... it really depends a lot on what sort of options are open to you. Of course no professional place would take a newbie. But I was wondering... are there local community theatre groups around you? Do you go to school? If so, you might be able to start out at school. (what I did)
About community theatres...
It really depends on the place, and the people in charge. They all accept anyone that does well at the auditions. Though, most places put new people (to the group, usually. but sometimes new in general) in the chorus... sometimes called the ensemble. The theatre I do most of my stuff with has been pretty good about putting
anyone in lead roles... as long as they are what the director is looking for. So, it all depends on what the local places are like.
Just be aware, that you have to do more than sing.
For musicals, at least at all auditions
I've gone to, you need to:
1) Have about 16 measures of a song prepared. (showtunes... always use showtunes. but try to use a song that you know well, and that is similar to the style of the show you're auditioning for)
2) Realize that they will make you read for the role(s) you want to be considered for. This you can't practice in advance. Just do the best you can when you see what they give you.
3) Be prepared to learn a short dance... they will give you time to learn it/go over it. After that however, you have to do it for them in groups.
If you don't get picked for the role you want...
it's not always a reflection on you. There are a lot of things that go into casting a show. They have a lot to consider, so keep that in mind. Also, being put in the chorus isn't the end of the world. I mean, everyone wants to have their time to shine as a lead. But the chorus is immensely important too. So don't feel bad or decline the show just because you get put in the chorus. (I've known people to do that. or that quit because they didn't get "their" part) Umm...
I really don't know what else to say. Sonny, if you (or if others!) have any more questions, feel free to let me know! If it's something I know the answer to, I'll let you know... and if it isn't, I'm sure I could get the answer for you. (or someone else could)
Break a leg! and let me know what you find out, and how it goes!