How to Keep an Organized Audition Book
For a musical theatre actor, the audition book can be your biggest asset or your Achilles’ heel. Learn how to keep your audition book clean and organized!
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Patrick Burns
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Auditions: How to Cut Your Music
So you’ve found the perfect song for your audition. But how do you decide how to cut your music? Here are some top tips on making the right cut for you!
Choosing the Audition Song That Lets YOU Shine
So you’re going to audition for a musical. You’ve got an appointment (or the strength and spirit to wait in line), and you are going to do your best to make your musical theatre dreams come true. You have your headshot and resume all ready to go and now all you need to do is to choose a song. Read the StageAgent blog to answer a couple of questions that will help along the way.
How to Prepare Your Music and Talk to an Accompanist
Whether you’re auditioning for a regional production of South Pacific or the pre-Broadway workshop of the next Hamilton (Hamilton II: Peggy’s Revenge), you need to prepare your music and be able to confidently speak to an accompanist. Remember that the accompanist is your friend. The accompanist wants you to be a fantastic singer that is a joy to collaborate with. But you will need to master a few things before embarking on the all-too-brief audition journey with your new musical collaborator.
