Anonymous asked: How do deal with not getting a role you really, really want? I'm in the pre-rehearsal-waiting-to-see-what-I've-been-cast-as period, but I doubt I'm going to get the role I'm hoping for...
A) Never doubt yourself.
B) Don’t aim too high. Then getting a great part will be a welcomed surprise.
and lastly- C) There are so many factors to a director’s decision. Somethings are out of your control.
mgnfct asked: Im auditioning for a performing arts school but i tend to get very, VERY nervous. Don't get me wrong i act without shame and with confidence, but the idea of this audition is killing me! So, do you have any tips on how to stay calm and not freak before the auditions?
See the last post.
Know your stuff. Deep breaths. Alittle bit of nerves before hand is ok, just walk into the audition room with confidence and perform. They are just like any other audience.
-CCC
Anonymous asked: Hi I am the lead in my school musical. I'm pretty new to performing, so I've never had a lead before and most experiences are still very new to me. I tend to get extremely nervous right before I go on stage but I have a really big part, and messing up would be REALLY bad. How can I get over nerves? Also I do this weird thing (I don't know if anyone else does it) but I smile as soon as I see the audience. How can I not?
Enjoy the audience, yes, but unless it’s appropriate don’t smile at them. Just think like this- you are a character in this world telling this story. The audience does not exist. As far as nerves go, the best way is to be confident in your material. You can do it, you did it in rehearsal, you did it at dress. Another thing that has always worked for me, is to have a favorite relaxing smell. I know this sounds weird, but the familar smell settles my nerves.
-CCC
Hi. I’m currently a freshman at a very small high school. I’ve performed locally for years and I’m honestly really worried about our spring musical. Our director (working actor turned theatre teacher to put food on the table) has chosen a show, which he licensed very legally, but is turning it into the most ILlegal thing ever. He’s added a lot of his own material, completely changed around the order of the show, added a lot of characters, and worst of all, added a bunch of music from a show he didn’t license. I don’t want to be pretentious or dramatic about any of this, but I’m really worried about the legality of all of this. I mean, I’ve done childrens productions in the past that were grey area unlicensed “concert versions” etc. that really weren’t legal, but this is something that will go on my résumé and shape my high school theatre experience leading up to auditions. The composer for the second said show isn’t getting paid anything for his work and ethically, it just makes me really nervous. Any advice? Sorry for being vague-although I definitely don’t agree with his actions, I don’t want to get my director or my school in trouble…
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My best advice is just to not worry, long as its a legit show, you should be fine.
Anonymous asked: Im auditioning for a performing arts school. When i audition, should i have the script with me and read from it? Or is that not okay to do? Thanks
Most auditions should be memorized, check the information page.
-CCC
Anonymous asked: do you have any tips for remembering and practicing lines for a scene (to audition with) it's not a monologue. it's a scene between reno and billy in anything goes. (i'm auditioning fro reno). I'm not sure how to practice it? xo
Find a friend! Read it to yourself! When a director gives a partner scene for any show, they are looking at how those to actors interact and work together. One word: CHEMISTRY. The more comfortable you are with the scene pre-audition the better. It will allow you to get into the acting with the partner, as aposed to acting AT your partner.
-CCC
Anonymous asked: I'm auditioning for Beauty and the Beast at my school tomorrow, and I really want Belle. Any advice?
Have fun, don’t stress. Belle is a princess, but she is also independent. She’s not sassy, just strong.
-CCC
laa-vieboheme asked: is halisca's monologue from platus' casket comedy heightened language??
I honestly have never read it. Anyone know?
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Anonymous asked: I can't find a good monologue for the life of me, for an upcoming audition to a performing arts school. It needs to be 2 minutes long, and around my age range so teens - 30s. I'd rather a slightly contemporary one, but anything goes. I'd really value any help you can give me! :)
Well look in the previous posts. If you don’t find anything- ask again and include your gender. :]
-CCC
delaneytheisolatedsystem asked: Hello there. I have an audition tomorrow that involves singing, but unfortunately today's gym class exercises involved a lot of heavy breathing and I think I've damaged my throat. It feels very scratchy and I'm afraid I won't be able to sing well. Do you have any advice to remedy this quickly, or at least to sing well despite it?
Here’s what I do when I need a quick fix.
Vapors- if you don’t have a humindifyer- warm water is fine, either a shower or just fill a bowl with warm water, breathe in deeply, cover head w towel.
Emergen-C; This stuff is my favorite. Great for just before you go on.
Vocal Rest- just do it. It’s worth it.
Throat Coat Tea- You can find this in various forms in your grocery store. I use “Traditional Medicinals” brand.
Hydrate!- this is so important. it take 20 minutes from intake to hydration. So do it a lot and often.
