WELCOME TO 6th-12th DRAMA!
AUDITION TIPS
Q: How can I prepare for the audition?
A: Preparation is key! Read through the audition sides above and see which characters spark your interest! Print them out and read through them several times a day to become familiar with them. Remember Ms. Chris’ advice about reading it slowly first, and marking it up with pauses, and ideas of movement. You do not need to memorize it, but it will be impressive if you do. (All actors will have access to the sides during the audition)
Q: Any other tips on auditioning?
A: Project, project, project! Make sure we can hear you 🙂 Get lots of rest the night before, eat a healthy breakfast/lunch, drink lots of water, and be familiar with the sides. Dress comfortably so you can move around, and try not to wear distracting clothes. Take a few deep breaths before you go up and remember to annunciate, pause when it feels natural, and have fun!! Be confident and happy and whatever you do…DON’T tell us that you didn’t study, you don’t feel well, or that you are nervous. Smile and enjoy this experience!
*AND MOST IMPORTANT….It is NORMAL to have nerves on audition day, just don’t focus on them…focus on telling a story….on being a character! (The nerves get better the more you rehearse)
Q: What if I don’t get the part I wanted?!!
A: Sometimes we don’t get what we want, but many times it is a blessing in disguise! Be happy with any part you get and do your best! The more experience you get, the better you become! You want to be able to play a wide range of characters! Remember to be HUMBLE and thankful!
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tuesday, May 14
Wednesday, May 15 (coming soon)
VOC PLAYS
Anne of Green Gables(17-18)
Annie Play Will Do (17-18)
Aesop, Come Back! (18-19)
The Trials of Robin Hood (21-22)
Drama Workshop Handouts
Click here for some Memorization Tips!
3 Short Monologues
Theatre Activities (including articulation)
Theatre Vocabulary
Monologue Character Analysis
Drama Opportunities!
TEHACHAPI…
WORKSHOPS – TCT (Tehachapi Community Theatre) is doing a SUMMER PROGRAM! Monica Nadon (a local teacher and amazing actress/director) will work with kids on the basics of acting! More info should be posted soon on www.tctonstage.com.
VOLUNTEER– Want to see TCT shows for FREE at the Beekay AND get ITS hours?! Volunteer to be an usher!! For more information, click here. Thank you Cora for this AMAZING idea!!! 🙂
BE IN SHOWS – Make sure you mark your calendars for TCT auditions and shows that you’d like to see or audition for! Click herefor TCT’s list of shows for their current season.
NOT Tehachapi…
(Bakersfield)There are several Bakersfield Community Theatres that you can audition for! BMT (Bakersfield Music Theatre) performs at Stars Theatre. Some shows include teens and some don’t, so you’ll need to research the show. Click here for BMT’s season and audition dates!
Click here for BMT SUMMER PROGRAMS including Mary Poppins and High School Musical!
There are other theatres in Bakersfield like The Empty Space and The Ovation theatre, but I (Uhtof) do not have experience with them yet…so I don’t know enough to recommend them.
(Antelope Valley) There are 2 amazing community theatres in Palmdale/Lancaster that have MANY shows involving teens.
Cedar Street Theatre (CST) performs on a VERY LARGE stage at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center on Lancaster Blvd! Click here for more info!
Palmdale Repertory Theatre (PRT) is also a great group! Click here for more info!