This week we’re taking a quick break from letters to focus on some tips for auditioning. It’s back to school time, so I’m in the mood for sharpened #2 pencils, sweaters, and lectures. Below, I’m going to point out some areas that will make you endear yourself to the accompanist/music director. DO: Put your music […]
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And we’re back for another week of audition songs! But before you read any more of this, please go over to Drew Gasparini’s powerful post. Mandatory reading for everyone this week. So this week is focused on The Witches of Eastwick – we received back-to-back requests for different folks in the show. I’m highly curious […]
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Hi all, I’m really loving getting these letters and looking forwarding to answering your questions! I’ll note that it’s helpful to have your type (voice and character), the character(s) for which you want to be seen, and whether you need one or two songs. Keep ‘em coming! Today’s advice is to also consider the director […]
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Wow, I’m thrilled that we got some actual requests/responses to the first blog! I was convinced I’d have to make some up, like I sometimes assume Dear Prudence over at Slate/WaPo does, because holy cow, those are some crazy stories that all seem to be across a similar theme each week. This week I’m focusing […]
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Hi there, NMT readers! My name is Maria, a longtime user of NewMusicalTheatre.com and reader of the blogs. I’m also a music director in the wonderful community theatre sphere of Boston. Community (or the kinder euphemism “local”) theatre doesn’t get a lot of love sometimes, but it should – it’s how most people get started, […]
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