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So you want to be an actor? GREAT!!!! There are opportunities to get on stage for everyone. There are open auditions for all of our productions and experience is not necessary. |
| WHAT HAPPENS AT AUDITIONS? |
Most Auditions consist of reading parts from a script, usually, but not always, the script for the show you are auditioning for. Actors are put into groups to read a part of a scene, and go on stage and read from the script after having a few minutes to prepare for the role. The other groups watch as you perform. Don't worry, we don't expect perfection at this point, but some of the things to think about are voice volume, putting some expression in what you read, and trying to think about what the character might behave like. If the show is a musical production, having a song prepared is always helpful. Almost everyone will be asked to sing at auditions unless there are definate non-singing parts. We recommend bringing accompaniment music on CD, or your own instrument to accompany yourself. You will sing your song for the director and the others that are auditioning. It doesn't matter what you sing, many times Row, Row, Row Your Boat will be sufficient to get an idea of your singing talent. |
| WHAT KIND OF TIME COMMITMENT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? |
| Most shows are rehearsed 2 to 3 times a week for 5-7 weeks prior to the performances. We realize this seems like a lot, but once you get involved, you begin to ASK for additional rehearsals! Also, don't let this time commitment turn you way, often there are small parts that will not require that you be present at all the reheasals. Just be honest with the director and with yourself about your availability. You can look at the Theatre Schedule section of the website, where rehearsal schedules for the current shows can be found. |
| WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT UPCOMING AUDITIONS? |
| Audition announcements are found in the Upcoming Shows section of our website. We also send articles to local newspapers regarding auditions, but publication of these dates are variable outside of the Whitney newspaper. You can also send an e-mail to james@lakewhitneyarts.org, and ask to be added to the newsletter list and tell us whether you want to recieve the newsletter by e-mail, or by regular mail (or both). |
| WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE ANY OF THE AUDITION DATES? |
| So far, directors have been willing to hold additional auditions or even "personal" auditions for someone who really wanted to participate. We really do want to give anyone whowants to be on stage a chance to do so. |
| I THINK I WANT TO ACT, BUT I'M NOT SURE. HOW CAN I GET MY FEET WET? |
There are several ways to "test the waters." You can help backstage during a show, helping the actors with props and costuming changes. You will be close to the action without being on stage. You can serve as a stand-in or understudy. This is someone who will read for an actor who is not available for a rehearsal. An understudy, however, would be expected to fill in at a performance if necessary. You can also work the technical positions such as lighting and sound. Although the equipment may be intimidating, most of what we do involves merely turning things on and off at the appropriate times. If you would like to learn more advanced techniques such as sound design and lighting design for performances, we would love to teach you. |
| I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN THEATRE, WON'T I BE IN THE WAY? |
| NO! We want to get more people involved and excited about theatre arts. Our directors love to teach and new actors also attract new audience members. We will teach you about stage movement, expression, and whatever you might need to know to do your best. Many of our "regulars" had little or no experience prior to joining Lake Whitney Arts, so many of us have been there. |