3 Self-tape tips for Musical Theatre Kids
Self-tape auditions once were so foreign to musical theatre performers. Now, they are almost always the first step on actors’ journeys towards getting cast in a musical. The three self-tape audition tips for musical theatre kids listed above will help keep you more engaged and allow you to be truthful in your work while on camera.
What a Casting Director Wants
I have had the good fortune of teaching alongside some of the best casting directors in NY. These industry professionals are responsible for deciding who is cast on Broadway, television, and major motion pictures. Teaching these classes has been my personal real-life...
Five Most Common Audition Mistakes Made by Aspiring Actors
Five Most Common Audition Mistakes Made by Aspiring Actors "Let your desire for accuracy be greater than your desire for greatness." A teacher shared these words with me when I needed them most. Aspiring actors would do well to take them to heart. It's...
What to do when you get a big audition
Congrats! You've taken your classes and secured representation that sees you the same way you see yourself, and now your agent or manager has booked you a dream audition. Now what? Read everything. Read everything twice. Read everything the casting...
5 Questions That Lead to Better Rep
5 Questions That Lead to Better Rep Whether you're auditioning for a school, a Broadway show, or a community theater, you will need a strong rep book. A rep book is a collection of songs an actor has prepared to bring to auditions. While all actors need a rep...
The One Question Every Actor Needs to Ask Themselves.
Do you ever find yourself getting lost in all the potential questions you can ask when you get a script? Who, what, where, when, why? Not to mention deadly questions such as: how should I say this? What should this sound like? What does this person feel?
How Long Are 32 and 16-Bar Cuts Really?
How long are 32 and 16-bar cuts, really? (hint: it's about time, not measures!) Whether you are auditioning for Broadway, school admissions, or your school show, the two most common audition requirements you will come across are singing 32 and 16 bar cuts. ...
Five Foundational Steps to Audition Well
The Only 4 Songs Kids Really Need in Their Rep Books for Auditions How many songs do you really need in your Rep Book? My name is Danny Greenberg, and I'm a repertoire dork. I admit it. I spent my youth listening to every cast album I could find. I collected...
The Only 4 Songs Kids Really Need in Their Rep Books for Auditions
The Only 4 Songs Kids Really Need in Their Rep Books for Auditions How many songs do you really need in your Rep Book? My name is Danny Greenberg, and I'm a repertoire dork. I admit it. I spent my youth listening to every cast album I could find. I collected...