You're all up to date on this seasons it items, trends and have the Visa ready for action. One problem...how on earth are you supposed to pull of this stuff?
I, personally, like wide-leg trousers. They're comfy and stylish (my favorite combination) but, how can you wear them? I say go for a hard core leather jacket. It evens out the look so that you don't look like you have too much going on on the bottom and not enough on top.
One of fall's new looks is polished. Wonderful! I've seen to many people try to go over the top, bigger is not always better. This look is all about beige, light brown, camel and mocha, all very warm colors. To make ti work try adding in some more gold, gray and other muted colors to make it polished not boring.
The military look is all about muddy greens, grays and blacks. It's also all about layers. To make this work add in some leopard print. It spices up the outfit and it's a great way to wear fall's trend of leopard print without looking cheap.
Parts to the military look include pencil skirts, jackets and cargo pants. Cargo pants are hard to wear to I say add some heels. It really can take cargo to the next level.
The school girl look is also coming back. To make sure that no one actually thinks you're a school girl (even if you are) wear something school girl, a skirt or sweater, with something a little chunkier or risky.
The one thing that I know I will be picking up is a trench coat for fall. It's an excellent fashion staple and, alas, I must admit to not having one. I highly recommend it.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Fall Wardrobes
It's that time of year again! Although I personally am hurrying to finish work for AP classes and preparing for my senior year of high school, I'm not talking about school. When I walk into a store I see the September issue of every magazine around me. They're practically novels. My issue of ELLE is 562 pages.
Fall, aka the New Year of fashion, is right around the corner. The fashion world is buzzing with the seasons new trends. What trends you say? Lucky for you I have the answers.
If there is one thing I have scene it's leopard print. I've seen sweaters, pencil skirts, jackets, min dresses, just about everything! This pattern is bold but pulled off right works wonders. As Patti Stanger, the Millionaire Matchmaker of Bravo, says "Men cannot resist animal print."
Also the school girl look is coming back. If your school requires a uniform you're in luck. Those pleated skirts, sweater vests and penny loafers are coming back. As well as the hemlines going down. Finally! After seasons of skirts that I would be afraid to wear without shorts underneath we are going down. The pencil skirt is getting a chance to shine.
As I gaze into my crystal fashion ball I see tunics! And lots of them. I love tunics because they work wonderfully with tights, jeans, and leggings. There is nothing I love more than getting a million looks from one tunic.
Frilly lace is the perfect way to create a feminine look this fall. Personally I find that white is good for day and night,a good soft look but for extra drama at night opt. for black lace. It really makes a statement.
But I caution you with this new style of showing lingerie. Personally I feel that my bra goes under my shirt for a reason. However if you are feeling riskay then be my guest. But remember, slutty is not the same a stylish. You want to show a little not the whole shabang.
I assure you that there will be more to come. After all it's still only August and I am sure that more trends will pop up. TTFN :)
Fall, aka the New Year of fashion, is right around the corner. The fashion world is buzzing with the seasons new trends. What trends you say? Lucky for you I have the answers.
If there is one thing I have scene it's leopard print. I've seen sweaters, pencil skirts, jackets, min dresses, just about everything! This pattern is bold but pulled off right works wonders. As Patti Stanger, the Millionaire Matchmaker of Bravo, says "Men cannot resist animal print."
Also the school girl look is coming back. If your school requires a uniform you're in luck. Those pleated skirts, sweater vests and penny loafers are coming back. As well as the hemlines going down. Finally! After seasons of skirts that I would be afraid to wear without shorts underneath we are going down. The pencil skirt is getting a chance to shine.
As I gaze into my crystal fashion ball I see tunics! And lots of them. I love tunics because they work wonderfully with tights, jeans, and leggings. There is nothing I love more than getting a million looks from one tunic.
Frilly lace is the perfect way to create a feminine look this fall. Personally I find that white is good for day and night,a good soft look but for extra drama at night opt. for black lace. It really makes a statement.
But I caution you with this new style of showing lingerie. Personally I feel that my bra goes under my shirt for a reason. However if you are feeling riskay then be my guest. But remember, slutty is not the same a stylish. You want to show a little not the whole shabang.
I assure you that there will be more to come. After all it's still only August and I am sure that more trends will pop up. TTFN :)
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Strike
Yesterday I went to one of the most frustrating strikes I have ever been to in my strike history! As usual a good amount of people showed up. Some were working hard and the rest hardly working! My sisters, three of our girlfriends from the cast and one of the guys did most of the work. It wasn't too bad until we started putting in the pit.
At the theater we were renting part of the stage can be lifted off to make an actual pit. The pieces are very large and very heavy. They usually try and get some of the fathers there to help them put the pieces back in. We didn't have any there so we did it. By we I mean who I listed above plus our stage manager, conductor, director and tech head. That's it really... most of the time it was just us. The rest of the people sat in the hallway were the pieces were lined up and talked. We had to take the pieces lift them up onto a dolly that was placed in the center of the piece and roll it down the hall and onto the stage were we lifted it to roll the dolly out from underneath and gave it to our stage manager and director who lowered them into place. The others would sometimes help put the pieces on the dolly then they sat back down and basically left the really hard work to us.
One time we didn't get the dolly in the center and it was almost on one of our girl friend's foot. We were yelling down the hallway "Help! Help us! It's almost on Susie Q's foot! Help!" Finally after a good three minutes of yelling "Help" one of the guys finally noticed us and ran down to help.
When our producer got there she thanked us (those of us who were actually working) and then went out into the hallway. She asked them all what they were doing and they said "Oh we're talking, we're just taking a break." She came back in and asked my mother how long the break had been going, raised her eyebrows at my mother and that was it. She could never say anything bad about anyone. BTW: To take a break you had to have been doing something to take a break from!
I would like to tell all of you that you should never go to a strike if you're not going to do anything. Seriously if you think that you might end up doing more socializing than working than don't go. You'll only make yourself look bad and who wants that?
At the theater we were renting part of the stage can be lifted off to make an actual pit. The pieces are very large and very heavy. They usually try and get some of the fathers there to help them put the pieces back in. We didn't have any there so we did it. By we I mean who I listed above plus our stage manager, conductor, director and tech head. That's it really... most of the time it was just us. The rest of the people sat in the hallway were the pieces were lined up and talked. We had to take the pieces lift them up onto a dolly that was placed in the center of the piece and roll it down the hall and onto the stage were we lifted it to roll the dolly out from underneath and gave it to our stage manager and director who lowered them into place. The others would sometimes help put the pieces on the dolly then they sat back down and basically left the really hard work to us.
One time we didn't get the dolly in the center and it was almost on one of our girl friend's foot. We were yelling down the hallway "Help! Help us! It's almost on Susie Q's foot! Help!" Finally after a good three minutes of yelling "Help" one of the guys finally noticed us and ran down to help.
When our producer got there she thanked us (those of us who were actually working) and then went out into the hallway. She asked them all what they were doing and they said "Oh we're talking, we're just taking a break." She came back in and asked my mother how long the break had been going, raised her eyebrows at my mother and that was it. She could never say anything bad about anyone. BTW: To take a break you had to have been doing something to take a break from!
I would like to tell all of you that you should never go to a strike if you're not going to do anything. Seriously if you think that you might end up doing more socializing than working than don't go. You'll only make yourself look bad and who wants that?
Monday, July 26, 2010
A few not so quick comments
As awesome as our shows were I have some behavior I did not like, as always. Please don't think that I hate my theater group and that they are a bunch of spoiled brats and divas. It's just easy to let out your anger to readers because, hopefully, they don't know the people in your tirade.
Any who, as I may have mentioned before my Mom, Wonder Woman, was working very hard on costumes for the show and she has been doing a lot of sewing and repair on costumes. She has been working so hard and we have not had one costume problem on stage. I couldn't believe how rude people were to her. One of the guy's pants were split right down the middle one night so he duck taped them together. He came to my mother the next day asking her to fix them 5 minutes before the cast picture! Are you kidding me?!
Another girl brought in a dress of her grandmother's which she insisted on wearing. Our producer, who was also a big part of costumes, asked her if she would mind wearing something else because the dress was very pretty but it made her look like an adult rather than a teen. She insisted on the dress. Then when the dress began to rip she can to my mother for repairs constantly . On the last day of the show she looked around the dressing room and and frantically demanded "Wonder Woman (she didn't call her that but that's what I call m amam in my posts) where's my dress?" Are you kidding me chick? With out Wonder Woman you would be going out on that stage with your dress falling to pieces! If one more person had come to my mother and been rude to her I swear to almighty God that I would have lost it. All I heard was "Wonder Woman did you fix this yet?" "Wonder Woman is that done yet?" "Could you do this?" "Could you pin that?" Do you know how many "Thank you's" I heard? NOT ENOUGH!
There were two guys in the show (twins actually) who, to be honest, were in the show because we need men. They are not very talented and I would not recommend acting or singing as a career path for either of them. They thought that they were just fabulous. They were the cherry on top of this musical sundae. They were 1) rude to Wonder Woman 2) Bowed more than once which was just stupid and our director said not to. They played many roles in the show and they bowed once for being one specific part and they again for the guys bow. Finally 3) just plain conceited. I don't know what their problem was but they just thought that show would just have to stop if they weren't there. They showed up late for scenes, pushed people aside backstage and were rude.
I feel better now.
Thank you for listening to my tirade. I hope that I didn't bore you and if I did I wouldn't blame you if you stopped reading. But sometimes there are things that you can't let go of until you say them out loud.
Any who, as I may have mentioned before my Mom, Wonder Woman, was working very hard on costumes for the show and she has been doing a lot of sewing and repair on costumes. She has been working so hard and we have not had one costume problem on stage. I couldn't believe how rude people were to her. One of the guy's pants were split right down the middle one night so he duck taped them together. He came to my mother the next day asking her to fix them 5 minutes before the cast picture! Are you kidding me?!
Another girl brought in a dress of her grandmother's which she insisted on wearing. Our producer, who was also a big part of costumes, asked her if she would mind wearing something else because the dress was very pretty but it made her look like an adult rather than a teen. She insisted on the dress. Then when the dress began to rip she can to my mother for repairs constantly . On the last day of the show she looked around the dressing room and and frantically demanded "Wonder Woman (she didn't call her that but that's what I call m amam in my posts) where's my dress?" Are you kidding me chick? With out Wonder Woman you would be going out on that stage with your dress falling to pieces! If one more person had come to my mother and been rude to her I swear to almighty God that I would have lost it. All I heard was "Wonder Woman did you fix this yet?" "Wonder Woman is that done yet?" "Could you do this?" "Could you pin that?" Do you know how many "Thank you's" I heard? NOT ENOUGH!
There were two guys in the show (twins actually) who, to be honest, were in the show because we need men. They are not very talented and I would not recommend acting or singing as a career path for either of them. They thought that they were just fabulous. They were the cherry on top of this musical sundae. They were 1) rude to Wonder Woman 2) Bowed more than once which was just stupid and our director said not to. They played many roles in the show and they bowed once for being one specific part and they again for the guys bow. Finally 3) just plain conceited. I don't know what their problem was but they just thought that show would just have to stop if they weren't there. They showed up late for scenes, pushed people aside backstage and were rude.
I feel better now.
Thank you for listening to my tirade. I hope that I didn't bore you and if I did I wouldn't blame you if you stopped reading. But sometimes there are things that you can't let go of until you say them out loud.
The Performances
I'm not sure that there are words to describe how fabulous our shows went. Anyone in the area who didn't see the show, their lives will never be complete. Our director was told over and over how people thought that this was our best show yet and it was the most talented group of kids.
My sisters were fabulous and I couldn't be prouder of them. According to our producer we were referred to as "the gorgeous blond girls." It was an amazing experience and I can't believe it's over. On our closing night, it was a matinee and the energy was awesome. We all just got an extra zing and that performance was definitely our greatest. There is nothing better than having the energy of a million people inside yourself for a show. I love the adrenaline rush that just happens with some shows. It's absolutely amazing!
My sisters were fabulous and I couldn't be prouder of them. According to our producer we were referred to as "the gorgeous blond girls." It was an amazing experience and I can't believe it's over. On our closing night, it was a matinee and the energy was awesome. We all just got an extra zing and that performance was definitely our greatest. There is nothing better than having the energy of a million people inside yourself for a show. I love the adrenaline rush that just happens with some shows. It's absolutely amazing!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tech Week
Ladies and Gents it has arrived...Tech Week! As you can expect it's been a little hectic with a couple of director outbursts and lights blinding you and what not. We do have an amazing pit though! They sounded amazing after only having played through the entire score two times! My mind was honestly blown.
I must vent to you my readers for a quick moment and then I am off to help our crew paint some of our set, which is also turning out very well. Last night at rehearsal we ran through some of the numbers in costume. One of our leads was complaining about her costume. She continued to tell many of the cast members that "They need to take this in. It's too big." 1) That is how our costumer wants the dress to be. If they want to take it in than they will that is not her decision. It fits her fine it's just not skin tight like she wants it too be. 2) There is no "they". There is Wonder Woman (my mom) and our choreographer sewing all of this stuff. We don't have a big team that we just dump things on. She needs to be less of a diva and just suck it up. They have bigger things to worry about than your dress being as tight as you want it.
Please do try and remember in your own show experience that somebody is working their butt off to make your costume look good and the fact of the matter is, sometimes you just have to suck it up cupcake.
I must vent to you my readers for a quick moment and then I am off to help our crew paint some of our set, which is also turning out very well. Last night at rehearsal we ran through some of the numbers in costume. One of our leads was complaining about her costume. She continued to tell many of the cast members that "They need to take this in. It's too big." 1) That is how our costumer wants the dress to be. If they want to take it in than they will that is not her decision. It fits her fine it's just not skin tight like she wants it too be. 2) There is no "they". There is Wonder Woman (my mom) and our choreographer sewing all of this stuff. We don't have a big team that we just dump things on. She needs to be less of a diva and just suck it up. They have bigger things to worry about than your dress being as tight as you want it.
Please do try and remember in your own show experience that somebody is working their butt off to make your costume look good and the fact of the matter is, sometimes you just have to suck it up cupcake.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Costumes
These past two rehearsals we have been in the process of costuming the cast. it has been an experience to put it simply. I can honestly say that I tried on a few dresses that I almost couldn't get out of. In the end we did find a few costumes that fit and we're going to give the options to our director. Both of my sister's got costumes as well. (My sisters if you don't remember are Lovely and Ursula. these names are from previous posts).
There are a few things though. My mother, who I personally think of as Wonder Woman, has kindly volunteered much of her time to helping with the show and a large part of her time has been spent on costumes. She spent hours with another mother and our producer in hot, stuffy, theaters finding costumes for us to rent. They took anything that they thought might work.
After fitting most of the leads they moved onto fitting ensemble, which is mostly girls. Our director really likes our costumes to look authentic to the time period of the show. Not like some movie versions that make everyone look cute, not historically accurate. If a character would have dressed in something ugly or ridiculous that is how our director wants you to dress. It has turned out very well in past years and our costumes have always looked great.
One dress was honestly, not great looking on the hanger. It was brown and it looked like a very messed up patch-work quilt. Every time they would send for a girl they all went in praying that they wouldn't wear the dress. However, one girl went in, tired it on and it looked cute! It just took the right girl for the dress. the ugly dress went through a Cinderella transformation on this girl. It just goes to show you that you can't judge a dress by how it looks on the hanger.
Some girls, I am getting this first hand from Wonder Woman, who is a reliable source, where less than helpful. They were openly unhappy trying on certain dresses and some didn't find a costume. However when asked to bring in a shirt or a scarf many girls looked at my mom and our producer like "Really? I thought costumes were your job." Take some initiative people! For God's sake go out and buy a pair of socks or the sweater, borrow one from a friend! It is not the difficult!
You don't need to be the prettiest girl on stage. This isn't your wedding dress it's a COSTUME! If you're cooperative and a good sport about things than the dress that you think is ugly that you have to wear might not be so bad anymore. Seriously just give it a chance!
There are a few things though. My mother, who I personally think of as Wonder Woman, has kindly volunteered much of her time to helping with the show and a large part of her time has been spent on costumes. She spent hours with another mother and our producer in hot, stuffy, theaters finding costumes for us to rent. They took anything that they thought might work.
After fitting most of the leads they moved onto fitting ensemble, which is mostly girls. Our director really likes our costumes to look authentic to the time period of the show. Not like some movie versions that make everyone look cute, not historically accurate. If a character would have dressed in something ugly or ridiculous that is how our director wants you to dress. It has turned out very well in past years and our costumes have always looked great.
One dress was honestly, not great looking on the hanger. It was brown and it looked like a very messed up patch-work quilt. Every time they would send for a girl they all went in praying that they wouldn't wear the dress. However, one girl went in, tired it on and it looked cute! It just took the right girl for the dress. the ugly dress went through a Cinderella transformation on this girl. It just goes to show you that you can't judge a dress by how it looks on the hanger.
Some girls, I am getting this first hand from Wonder Woman, who is a reliable source, where less than helpful. They were openly unhappy trying on certain dresses and some didn't find a costume. However when asked to bring in a shirt or a scarf many girls looked at my mom and our producer like "Really? I thought costumes were your job." Take some initiative people! For God's sake go out and buy a pair of socks or the sweater, borrow one from a friend! It is not the difficult!
You don't need to be the prettiest girl on stage. This isn't your wedding dress it's a COSTUME! If you're cooperative and a good sport about things than the dress that you think is ugly that you have to wear might not be so bad anymore. Seriously just give it a chance!
Friday, July 2, 2010
1st Week of Rehearsal
Rehearsals for my summer show have officially begun. Am I excited? Absolutely! It has been so great to be reunited with the cast members from previous years.
Unfortunately I have had a recent injury that has made it difficult to dance. Yikes! Don't worry, I should be all healed up in time for the show.
I've tended to be negative in my entries and I would like to start this post by taking the time to praise some of the good behavior I see around me. My theatre group isn't full of idiots who have the manners of neanderthals, you know.
As we all know, in life we can't sit back and take the time to let things happen to us. We have to put ourselves out there for people to notice. One lovely girl (I'll call her Lovely), unfortunately, tends to do exactly the opposite. She is a little shy and doesn't usually assert herself. but this week I am proud to say that she stood up and went for it!
For one of the scenes there was going to be a small group of girls who would be cheerleaders of sorts. When our choreographer asked if anyone would like to do it, Lovely slowly raised her hand and was chosen to be in this highlighted group! Hooray! You can't always sit back and wait for your talents to be discovered you have to remind people or go out for things for people to know.
For one of the scenes there was going to be a small group of girls who would be cheerleaders of sorts. When our choreographer asked if anyone would like to do it, Lovely slowly raised her hand and was chosen to be in this highlighted group! Hooray! You can't always sit back and wait for your talents to be discovered you have to remind people or go out for things for people to know.
But I digress. I was talking to another girl who happens to have a lead in the show. She confided in me that "I usually don't get into character until tech week or even the show." Well, I didn't really say anything but, you don't want to wait that long to get into character!
How you do in rehearsals is how you will perform. If you aren't getting into the character until the performance it will feel odd and different. It might throw you off! Don't take that risk. get into character as soon as you know who you are. When you are on stage you can't be you playing so-and-so. You have to be so-and-so.
How you do in rehearsals is how you will perform. If you aren't getting into the character until the performance it will feel odd and different. It might throw you off! Don't take that risk. get into character as soon as you know who you are. When you are on stage you can't be you playing so-and-so. You have to be so-and-so.
Also, I want to point out that when a director calls places, you go to your place with little to no conversation and when the director says something you don't have to call our you every thought and opinion. Just because you think your idea is great does not give you the right to slow down rehearsal and interrupt your director. My theatre group does it all the time! We loose valuable time that could be spent running a scene on working on a dance.
Today we were learning a new dance and my sister (I'll call her Ursula) was stuck next to a girl that kept insisting that whatever Ursula did was wrong. Now I know that sometimes Ursula probably was wrong but the other girl didn't need to be a snot and point it out. If Ursula was doing it wrong she new. More to the point, the other girl was wrong just as much as Ursula. Well, if you do happen to be in a rehearsal and a person is doing the dance wrong or something else wrong you don't have to be rude and tell her "You're wrong!" or "That's Wrong!" all the time. It comes off as snotty even if you meant it in the nicest way possible. How you say something affects how a person reacts. Anyway it's not your job to correct everything and everybody. If a person is doing something wrong the director or choreographer or whoever, will correct them. That's their job not yours.
I hope to keep you posted, Ta-Ta for now :)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Cast List Out
Oh fabulous readers (if you exist) the cast list is out. Yours truly got a supporting lead! I think it's going to be very fun. Is it the part I wanted? No, but it is a part and a very nice one. In other news my sister will be playing a supporting lead as well and we're all very proud of her. Our producer (love her to bits and pieces) told my sister later in private that the role was hers from the auditions. This is an obvious example of why auditions really count. You've heard me drone on about that before so I won't bore you.
A couple things though. I was not able to present at the meeting when the cast list was announced but I had a few pairs of eyes there for me and I have some comments to make about proper etiquette.
After the parts where announced one of my cast mates had received the role she wanted. Hooray for her. She proceeded to run up to our producer and threw her arms around her. Now I am all for feeling the love, but I don't see why this was necessary. I understand being excited and loving getting the part you want. It's exciting! However doing this is almost like rubbing it in others faces. Hooray for you but don't be rude!
A simple hug and an emphasis on the thank you is fine for in public. Embracing the producer like she just handed you the role of a life time (even if it feels that way) is not okay. If you really want to do this wait until you are in private.
Stage Moms listen up! We are joining forces with a dance company this year and some of the schools dancers will be doing some of the more complicated dancing and there will be some "lead dancers" I guess you could say. One mother asked about the lead dancers. Perfectly fine. I'm sure many of the cast and parents were wondering about this new team up. Our director explained that there would be dancers from the school doing complicated solos or something of that nature but that the cast would still be dancing.
It's that afterwords she added (in front of the whole cast) "Well, my daughter dances" or "She's a trained dancer." Which ever she said does not matter.
I understand wanting to help your child get ahead but there is no reason for this kind of rudeness. You really want to push your child forward? Asking about the new way dancing is going to be done is fine. Want to mention your kid that badly? Take the director aside later and tell them that your kid dances. Although, personally I think directors are able to see talent when it's there and pushing you rkid forward can do more harm than good.
If you really feel the need to say something to them that's your bee's wax. However, don't be in your face or do it too many times, otherwise you are being rude and chances are embarrassing your child. As much as your inner Mama Rose is calling to get out DON'T. I've seen interviews with directors and talent agents who have not taken on a child because of their mothers!
If you really feel the need to say something to them that's your bee's wax. However, don't be in your face or do it too many times, otherwise you are being rude and chances are embarrassing your child. As much as your inner Mama Rose is calling to get out DON'T. I've seen interviews with directors and talent agents who have not taken on a child because of their mothers!
I promise to keep anyone who is actually listening posted and will no doubt keep commenting on the theatre manners and Mama Roses.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
UGG Boots
When the UGG boot first became popular to the general public people swarmed to get their hands on these fuzzy, comfortable boots. Now the UGG boot has lost its appeal. And this isn't just because we are all trading in boots for flip flops and sandals.
I was not aware that UGG boots were no longer a mark of style until I was watching an episode of America's Next Top Model. I am the first to admit how addicting this show can become. I love watching photo shoots and making comments on how each girl is doing; "I like her but she's always posing to same way." But I digress.
At least two of the models chose to go to their go sees in UGG boots. It seemed practical, why would I walk around Argentina in shoes that always had blood in them after I wore them? However I saw at least one designer, when commenting on what they thought of the model and where or not they would higher them, criticize the model for her choice in foot wear. It caught me by surprise. In my small town UGG boots were worshiped, so much that someone started stealing them from the girl's locker room. Only those who were fashionably aware realized that this trendy boot was no longer in style.
I looked around me at school the next day and saw many girls still sporting the UGG book and looked at them and their style. Not to be prejudice but the kind of girls I saw wearing it in my school wear them everyday, long with black yoga pants, something on top and usually a Northface jacket and a major attitude to go with it all. Not exactly the most stylish on the block.
I agree with the fashion industry this season, UGG boots are no longer need to grace the fashion magazines and the streets of Beverly Hills, even if they still do in B.H. I am not saying throw out you UGG boots with the trash, there are comfortable and even I break them out when its wet, cold and I want to wear sweat pants. Just don't wear them if you want to show that you are up to date in the fashion world. It could do the exact opposite.
I was not aware that UGG boots were no longer a mark of style until I was watching an episode of America's Next Top Model. I am the first to admit how addicting this show can become. I love watching photo shoots and making comments on how each girl is doing; "I like her but she's always posing to same way." But I digress.
At least two of the models chose to go to their go sees in UGG boots. It seemed practical, why would I walk around Argentina in shoes that always had blood in them after I wore them? However I saw at least one designer, when commenting on what they thought of the model and where or not they would higher them, criticize the model for her choice in foot wear. It caught me by surprise. In my small town UGG boots were worshiped, so much that someone started stealing them from the girl's locker room. Only those who were fashionably aware realized that this trendy boot was no longer in style.
I looked around me at school the next day and saw many girls still sporting the UGG book and looked at them and their style. Not to be prejudice but the kind of girls I saw wearing it in my school wear them everyday, long with black yoga pants, something on top and usually a Northface jacket and a major attitude to go with it all. Not exactly the most stylish on the block.
I agree with the fashion industry this season, UGG boots are no longer need to grace the fashion magazines and the streets of Beverly Hills, even if they still do in B.H. I am not saying throw out you UGG boots with the trash, there are comfortable and even I break them out when its wet, cold and I want to wear sweat pants. Just don't wear them if you want to show that you are up to date in the fashion world. It could do the exact opposite.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Pretty is Pretty Again
I think we're all aware that for the last few season we have seen star and star parade down a red carpet rocking the "Edgy Girl" look; Taylor Momsen and Kristen Stewart to name a few. Personally I was never in favor of this very much. I couldn't help but feel that a dark cloud of fashion had rolled up to the flashing cameras. Although I was never in favor of the trend some people like it and that is your personal opinion. However, after everyone rocked the edgy look it began to loose it's edge.
Thank the good lord above Pretty is coming back. Although I am not always a fan of hers Selena Gomez is one young starlet who is staying away from the studs and military jackets in favor of soft dresses and more polished looks.
I can not thank the fashion gods enough for this blessing. Although edgy was hot for a while pretty and polished lives on forever. There is a reason Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, two of my personal favorite idols, are fashion icons even now. Please, please, please give this some thought. I know that I am looking forward to a season of polished rather than punk.
Thank the good lord above Pretty is coming back. Although I am not always a fan of hers Selena Gomez is one young starlet who is staying away from the studs and military jackets in favor of soft dresses and more polished looks.
I can not thank the fashion gods enough for this blessing. Although edgy was hot for a while pretty and polished lives on forever. There is a reason Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, two of my personal favorite idols, are fashion icons even now. Please, please, please give this some thought. I know that I am looking forward to a season of polished rather than punk.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Expanding Horizons
It has come to my attention that I am probably one of very few theatre bloggers. I may be the only one who knows? But so far no one has read any of my posts. I know I am a tiny speck in a very large very full internet. Myabe no one will ever listen to me.
However I realized this weekend that although I love theatre that is not all I can write about. I would like to think of myself as a stylish person and so I could blog about fashion. I am also a swimmer. I can't imagine my life with out a pool. So I could blog about that. So I am. Why should I constrain myself to one topic and get only so many readers (if I've ever gotten any. I don't think I have) when i could blog about tons of things. If you don't like it then only read my posts about the things you like.
In the mean time I will hopefully be blogging more frequently because I will have more to blog about. :)
So if anyone out there is actually reading my little speck (please please please keep reading :) then hopefully you will keep reading. I have much more to talk about now.
However I realized this weekend that although I love theatre that is not all I can write about. I would like to think of myself as a stylish person and so I could blog about fashion. I am also a swimmer. I can't imagine my life with out a pool. So I could blog about that. So I am. Why should I constrain myself to one topic and get only so many readers (if I've ever gotten any. I don't think I have) when i could blog about tons of things. If you don't like it then only read my posts about the things you like.
In the mean time I will hopefully be blogging more frequently because I will have more to blog about. :)
So if anyone out there is actually reading my little speck (please please please keep reading :) then hopefully you will keep reading. I have much more to talk about now.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Recently I opened my May issue of Teen Vogue. As I flipped through the pages I came across and article by the magazines style blogger Andrew Bevan called "Class Action". The article praises the book Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady by Derek Blasberg. As I read the article I was slowly convinced that this book was something that I wanted to read. The book is a guide for young women who do not wish to be grouped together with the way many other young women act.
Bevan opens the article with "We live in an era in which Heidi Montag's plastic surgery escapades make the evening news, Gossip Girl characters are revered, and a Twitter war can turn a nobody into a paparazzi princess. So what's a gal to do in this age of tacky pseudo-celebrity?" I couldn't agree more. I can say honestly that I do not have a Twitter or follow anyone on Twitter and I find Gossip Girl confusing because I can never keep up with the constant musical chair style of dating the characters have. I have every intention of reading this book. I look forward to writing a review of it once I am done. I have yet to start the book but I soon will!
Bevan opens the article with "We live in an era in which Heidi Montag's plastic surgery escapades make the evening news, Gossip Girl characters are revered, and a Twitter war can turn a nobody into a paparazzi princess. So what's a gal to do in this age of tacky pseudo-celebrity?" I couldn't agree more. I can say honestly that I do not have a Twitter or follow anyone on Twitter and I find Gossip Girl confusing because I can never keep up with the constant musical chair style of dating the characters have. I have every intention of reading this book. I look forward to writing a review of it once I am done. I have yet to start the book but I soon will!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Are you a Diva?
Like I said in my post about dealing with divas every school or theater group has at least one. They annoy us to death and honestly can create so much drama the soap operas look like kiddie shows. Sometimes you have to check yourself. After a few successes it's easy to get a big head.
Sometimes you need a little ego boost. There's nothing like having a little extra confidence to get you up on that stage to nail that audition or sing that solo. But where do you draw the line?
I realized that I was almost crossing the line between confidence and divaness once. I was sitting in the back of my choir class freshman year listening to a girl try out for a solo. I turned to my friend and whispered "Of course he'll pick her. She's his favorite. That's the only reason she's getting all these solos." My friend nodded in agreement but then I stopped myself from saying anymore. I couldn't believe that I had just said that! I was becoming what I hated in other people. I had approached the line and had started to cross it. It was a good thing that I caught myself before I went further. Criticizing others is one of the sure signs that you are becoming egotistical.
It's one thing to look at things with an objective eye. If you are interested in directing than you might want to try and look at things this way. Not to be mean but just to get a feel for how you want to see things when you are casting and directing a play or musical.
There is a difference between confidence and being egotistical. When you are confident in your abilities you go for what you want and do not let others talents intimidate you. When you are a diva you are just full of it. You think that you are the best and you don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You know what you want and expect to get any part or any solo that you go for. Sometimes you don't even try your hardest for a part because you know that you'll get it. You blatantly tell people or show through your actions that you are the best, or that you think you are the best.
You may be the best in the class but that doesn't give you the right to act like the world revolves around you. Nobody wants to be around someone who is full of it. I can say for a fact that if you start to act like a diva someone is going to see it. It may not be the director for a while but somebody will notice. And that will hurt you. Maybe not this instant but somewhere along the line you will take the fall for your narcissism.
The truth is the people who are full of it will never truly be happy. After one defeat they can be crushed or worse expose themselves for who they are and make matters worse.
The important thing for actors and actresses is that you remain humble. Being confident is a good thing. In the business of acting you don't want to take fall backs personally and if you have confidence it will make this easier.
Sometimes you need a little ego boost. There's nothing like having a little extra confidence to get you up on that stage to nail that audition or sing that solo. But where do you draw the line?
I realized that I was almost crossing the line between confidence and divaness once. I was sitting in the back of my choir class freshman year listening to a girl try out for a solo. I turned to my friend and whispered "Of course he'll pick her. She's his favorite. That's the only reason she's getting all these solos." My friend nodded in agreement but then I stopped myself from saying anymore. I couldn't believe that I had just said that! I was becoming what I hated in other people. I had approached the line and had started to cross it. It was a good thing that I caught myself before I went further. Criticizing others is one of the sure signs that you are becoming egotistical.
It's one thing to look at things with an objective eye. If you are interested in directing than you might want to try and look at things this way. Not to be mean but just to get a feel for how you want to see things when you are casting and directing a play or musical.
There is a difference between confidence and being egotistical. When you are confident in your abilities you go for what you want and do not let others talents intimidate you. When you are a diva you are just full of it. You think that you are the best and you don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You know what you want and expect to get any part or any solo that you go for. Sometimes you don't even try your hardest for a part because you know that you'll get it. You blatantly tell people or show through your actions that you are the best, or that you think you are the best.
You may be the best in the class but that doesn't give you the right to act like the world revolves around you. Nobody wants to be around someone who is full of it. I can say for a fact that if you start to act like a diva someone is going to see it. It may not be the director for a while but somebody will notice. And that will hurt you. Maybe not this instant but somewhere along the line you will take the fall for your narcissism.
The truth is the people who are full of it will never truly be happy. After one defeat they can be crushed or worse expose themselves for who they are and make matters worse.
The important thing for actors and actresses is that you remain humble. Being confident is a good thing. In the business of acting you don't want to take fall backs personally and if you have confidence it will make this easier.
Choosing a Monologue
For most auditions, especially college auditions, you will need to read a monologue. Choosing the right monologue can determine whether you get the part or get the boot.
It's important to choose a monologue that showcases you talent. You only have a short amount of time to show a director that you can become somebody and fully be that person on stage. If you can make yourself cry instantly maybe you want to choose a monologue that you could cry in.
You may choose a monologue that you have to be angry in but a lot of sound and fury might not be the best choice. It could be distracting or just not help you stick out from the other three people being angry and loud.
Race doesn't have a big impact on a monologue, unless your monologue is about race. Your talent is what you're trying to showcase not your race.
It is okay for your monologue to be simple. If you're just playing a character talking about grocery shopping that's fine. The important thing is that you play the character to the best of your ability.
It's okay to read a monologue of a character. That is younger or older than you. Acting is the most important part. If you are twenty and want to read a monologue of an old woman or a young child that you can do that as long as you can act the part well.
Choose a monologue that you're comfortable with. Do not use the same one over and over again. Especially if you're auditioning for the same director. They've seen you do that before. Absolutely do not go into an audition for a director and read the monologue from when they directed you in last time you worked with them. They've seen you do that. Directors want you see you take risks and not be afraid to do something a little different. Although you may be fabulous at comedy show them that you can do drama, too.
At the end of the day the monologue should be the one that you can act the best and shows what you can do. It doesn't have to be your favorite monologue it just has to work best for you.
It's important to choose a monologue that showcases you talent. You only have a short amount of time to show a director that you can become somebody and fully be that person on stage. If you can make yourself cry instantly maybe you want to choose a monologue that you could cry in.
You may choose a monologue that you have to be angry in but a lot of sound and fury might not be the best choice. It could be distracting or just not help you stick out from the other three people being angry and loud.
Race doesn't have a big impact on a monologue, unless your monologue is about race. Your talent is what you're trying to showcase not your race.
It is okay for your monologue to be simple. If you're just playing a character talking about grocery shopping that's fine. The important thing is that you play the character to the best of your ability.
It's okay to read a monologue of a character. That is younger or older than you. Acting is the most important part. If you are twenty and want to read a monologue of an old woman or a young child that you can do that as long as you can act the part well.
Choose a monologue that you're comfortable with. Do not use the same one over and over again. Especially if you're auditioning for the same director. They've seen you do that before. Absolutely do not go into an audition for a director and read the monologue from when they directed you in last time you worked with them. They've seen you do that. Directors want you see you take risks and not be afraid to do something a little different. Although you may be fabulous at comedy show them that you can do drama, too.
At the end of the day the monologue should be the one that you can act the best and shows what you can do. It doesn't have to be your favorite monologue it just has to work best for you.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Height in the Theater
I am 5'8 and 3/4" and in character shoes more like 5'9" or maybe even 5'10". I have had my fair share of rejection from parts. Sometimes I have been turned down from a role because I was too tall for the leading man.
Unfortunately, ladies, we have it much harder than men. There are just less men in the theater world and it makes it easier for them to get parts. Often times the taller and shorter ladies will be cut because they are too tall or short for the chosen male lead.
Height can be worked around in the films more easily than on the stage. However on the stage it looks odd if Cinderella is a head taller than Prince Charming.
There are some advantages if you are taller than you can easily go for the older roles. My height helped me play a 40 year old woman when I was only 16. Also if you're shorter you can go for the younger roles. Our Annie was 13 and the character is 11. It can work to your advantage.
It is a pain to not be cast because of your height but you can't let it stop you. There will be a lead who is tall enough or short enough for you. Do not give up. Some directors won't mind or will find a way to work around it. Maybe you'll wear heels or no heels at all.
Do not give up. That is the most important thing in this business. So stand tall and be petite. you will have your day in the sun. I did. Talent is more important than height. You could be the perfect height for a role but if you don't have the talent for it you will not get the part. Simple as that.
Unfortunately, ladies, we have it much harder than men. There are just less men in the theater world and it makes it easier for them to get parts. Often times the taller and shorter ladies will be cut because they are too tall or short for the chosen male lead.
Height can be worked around in the films more easily than on the stage. However on the stage it looks odd if Cinderella is a head taller than Prince Charming.
There are some advantages if you are taller than you can easily go for the older roles. My height helped me play a 40 year old woman when I was only 16. Also if you're shorter you can go for the younger roles. Our Annie was 13 and the character is 11. It can work to your advantage.
It is a pain to not be cast because of your height but you can't let it stop you. There will be a lead who is tall enough or short enough for you. Do not give up. Some directors won't mind or will find a way to work around it. Maybe you'll wear heels or no heels at all.
Do not give up. That is the most important thing in this business. So stand tall and be petite. you will have your day in the sun. I did. Talent is more important than height. You could be the perfect height for a role but if you don't have the talent for it you will not get the part. Simple as that.
Friday, April 2, 2010
How to be Noticed Without a Lead
You're in ensemble! Hooray for you. Despite common belief ensemble roles are not always that bad. I was in ensemble for many shows and had a fabulous time. I, just like any other actress, love to hear the applause after singing my song as the lead. I want parts just like everyone but, not getting a part is not the end of the world.
Being in ensemble often means that you will get to be in amazing dance numbers and you have plenty of time to chill backstage before the next number. Being ensemble can be considerably less stressful than a lead in most shows.
You may not be happy being in ensemble. I can understand that. You didn't get the lead even though your audition was flawless and you're callbac superb. Try not to let your disappointment show to much as the show gets rolling. Nobody wants to be around somebody who can't deal with not getting the lead.
DO NOT (and I can't stress this enough) do not try and make your self a bigger part on stage.
Story Time: There is a girl I've done shows with and she does exactly what I said not to do. She does everything she can onstage to be looked at. She goes so far that she breaks character. She has to have the prettiest costume, she has to look the cutest, she has to get the dancing solo. She is an absolute diva and sooner or later she will have her down fall for her mistakes.
If you are doing a good job acting than people will look at you with out you having to make yourself bigger than you are. Some of the best acting I've see on stage has been from the ensemble.
If it helps you make up a character for yourself. For example if you are in Grease make up a names for yourself and a little background info. You're name is Penny and you think that Danny Zuko is the cutest boy you've ever seen. You like cheerleading and something else. This will help you make correct facial expressions and possibly make it easier for yourself to accept being in ensemble.
Being in ensemble often means that you will get to be in amazing dance numbers and you have plenty of time to chill backstage before the next number. Being ensemble can be considerably less stressful than a lead in most shows.
You may not be happy being in ensemble. I can understand that. You didn't get the lead even though your audition was flawless and you're callbac superb. Try not to let your disappointment show to much as the show gets rolling. Nobody wants to be around somebody who can't deal with not getting the lead.
DO NOT (and I can't stress this enough) do not try and make your self a bigger part on stage.
Story Time: There is a girl I've done shows with and she does exactly what I said not to do. She does everything she can onstage to be looked at. She goes so far that she breaks character. She has to have the prettiest costume, she has to look the cutest, she has to get the dancing solo. She is an absolute diva and sooner or later she will have her down fall for her mistakes.
If you are doing a good job acting than people will look at you with out you having to make yourself bigger than you are. Some of the best acting I've see on stage has been from the ensemble.
If it helps you make up a character for yourself. For example if you are in Grease make up a names for yourself and a little background info. You're name is Penny and you think that Danny Zuko is the cutest boy you've ever seen. You like cheerleading and something else. This will help you make correct facial expressions and possibly make it easier for yourself to accept being in ensemble.
Theater vs. Theatre
Most of us have probably seen theater spelled both theatre and theater. "Theatre" is the British spelling and "theater" is the one that is most commonly used in the US. I have seen both used and have wondered which to use.
Most people recognize theater as the correct spelling because that is how we spell it here in the US. Even as I type theatre the computer tells me that this is wrong and that I must change it.
I wondered if the more professional way to spell it was theatre. I've seen theatre companies spell it the British way.
Now think that people will spell it anyway they like. I often switch which version I use. I think that either way you spell it can be accepted. Although, it is more likely that a teacher will correct you and make you spell theater the American way. If you are posting a comment on my blog I invite you to spell it any way you like. I will not take a red pen to your writing if you spell it theatre.
Most people recognize theater as the correct spelling because that is how we spell it here in the US. Even as I type theatre the computer tells me that this is wrong and that I must change it.
I wondered if the more professional way to spell it was theatre. I've seen theatre companies spell it the British way.
Now think that people will spell it anyway they like. I often switch which version I use. I think that either way you spell it can be accepted. Although, it is more likely that a teacher will correct you and make you spell theater the American way. If you are posting a comment on my blog I invite you to spell it any way you like. I will not take a red pen to your writing if you spell it theatre.
You Didn't Get the Part
You didn't get the part. You did your best but you didn't get it. Despite that fact that you memorized your monologue and got everything down you didn't get it. It sucks, believe me I know. It's not fun and you feel like ripping your head shot to shreds. Don't!
It is alright to be disappointed. You worked really hard but this time it just didn't work out. Don't get down on yourself. It's hard not to take rejection personally. But you have to try your best no to. Directors make their decisions for a reason. Will those reasons be clear to you at this time? No. Will they ever? Possibly not, most likely they will but, it's not been unheard of.
Don't go pointing fingers, either. Just because you didn't get the part doesn't mean that the director "picks favorites" or that the person who did get it "isn't even talented". It's easy to be mean but it's not the right way to go. It's okay to voice your frustration to a close friend or family member but don't go blabbing to the entire cast how terrible the show is going to be because you're not Susie Q.
If you want to stay in the business then you can't expect to always get the lead. You will have to take the back seat sometimes. The important thing is that you keep going. If not this role then their will be another one. Even if it is your dream to play Eliza Doolittle there will be another production of My Fair Lady somewhere. Just not here and now.
It doesn't hurt to be honest with yourself either. I'm not saying throw your whole audition into the waste basket just analyze it a little. (Note: I said analyze not dissect). Did I really hit all those notes to the best of my ability? Was it possible that the last line of your monologue could have been interpreted differently? Just think. If you think that your audition was fine then do not sweat it. There will be another role for you. And just remember. You are not alone. Plenty of people tried out for the role and didn't get it. It is not the end of the world or your career. Pick yourself up and enjoy the show or concentrate on the new audition.
It is alright to be disappointed. You worked really hard but this time it just didn't work out. Don't get down on yourself. It's hard not to take rejection personally. But you have to try your best no to. Directors make their decisions for a reason. Will those reasons be clear to you at this time? No. Will they ever? Possibly not, most likely they will but, it's not been unheard of.
Don't go pointing fingers, either. Just because you didn't get the part doesn't mean that the director "picks favorites" or that the person who did get it "isn't even talented". It's easy to be mean but it's not the right way to go. It's okay to voice your frustration to a close friend or family member but don't go blabbing to the entire cast how terrible the show is going to be because you're not Susie Q.
If you want to stay in the business then you can't expect to always get the lead. You will have to take the back seat sometimes. The important thing is that you keep going. If not this role then their will be another one. Even if it is your dream to play Eliza Doolittle there will be another production of My Fair Lady somewhere. Just not here and now.
It doesn't hurt to be honest with yourself either. I'm not saying throw your whole audition into the waste basket just analyze it a little. (Note: I said analyze not dissect). Did I really hit all those notes to the best of my ability? Was it possible that the last line of your monologue could have been interpreted differently? Just think. If you think that your audition was fine then do not sweat it. There will be another role for you. And just remember. You are not alone. Plenty of people tried out for the role and didn't get it. It is not the end of the world or your career. Pick yourself up and enjoy the show or concentrate on the new audition.
The Diva
We all know at least one. Every school and theater group has their divas. Although the term was originally used for opera singers the term has come to be used in every field for a female who thinks she is better than everyone else. She is the prettiest, most talented, best, whatever it is she is the best. I have met many divas in my day and they are not easy to deal with. They will be where ever you go and we will have to deal with them.
Unfortunately many of these divas actually are talented. Sometimes they will be the girls who always get the lead. Eventually these divas will have their down fall. You may not see it but they will. They will have a rude awakening when they do not get the part or some one exposes them for who they really are: a narcissist. This does not mean that you should be the one to expose her. Remember she is the diva not you, at least I hope not.
You can deal with them. I do not mean be rude or try to upstage her. That will make you look bad rather than her. Simply be nice but do not go out of your way to fawn over her. You can say "that was really good." You don't even have to include the really. Just be nice. Sometimes she will have a mesmerizing performance and you are free to tell her she was good. There's nothing wrong giving to credit where it's deserved. Just do what you know is right and what you have to. Just because she thinks she is amazing it doesn't mean that you are not talented as well. Do not let her discourage you.
Don't go around talking about how terrible she is and what a egotistical person she can be. The last thing you want is a reputation of being mean and full of yourself. Which is often sometimes how you will come off for trashing someone else. And even worse, one of her groupies (which divas often have) will tell her what you said and oh boy.
Once at my high school, before I was there, for one of the shows a girls mike was not turned off backstage and she started talking to someone about how awful another girl in the cast was. Do I even need to go into the amount of drama that followed that little incident?
Dealing with divas in the theater is just a part of the business. You will have to do it just trya nd do it the right way.
Unfortunately many of these divas actually are talented. Sometimes they will be the girls who always get the lead. Eventually these divas will have their down fall. You may not see it but they will. They will have a rude awakening when they do not get the part or some one exposes them for who they really are: a narcissist. This does not mean that you should be the one to expose her. Remember she is the diva not you, at least I hope not.
You can deal with them. I do not mean be rude or try to upstage her. That will make you look bad rather than her. Simply be nice but do not go out of your way to fawn over her. You can say "that was really good." You don't even have to include the really. Just be nice. Sometimes she will have a mesmerizing performance and you are free to tell her she was good. There's nothing wrong giving to credit where it's deserved. Just do what you know is right and what you have to. Just because she thinks she is amazing it doesn't mean that you are not talented as well. Do not let her discourage you.
Don't go around talking about how terrible she is and what a egotistical person she can be. The last thing you want is a reputation of being mean and full of yourself. Which is often sometimes how you will come off for trashing someone else. And even worse, one of her groupies (which divas often have) will tell her what you said and oh boy.
Once at my high school, before I was there, for one of the shows a girls mike was not turned off backstage and she started talking to someone about how awful another girl in the cast was. Do I even need to go into the amount of drama that followed that little incident?
Dealing with divas in the theater is just a part of the business. You will have to do it just trya nd do it the right way.
Audtions
We all know the importance of first impressions. Actors and Actresses know this very well because of auditions. There are many ways to nail or fail an audition. There are many things that can be done to help make an audition easier or more successful.
- Do not go into an audition chewing gum. This especially applies to young actors. Gum chewing can be rude and it comes across badly on camera. Even if your character is supposed to chew gum you do not need to. Gum can always be added in later. If you feel that gum keeps you calm when you are waiting chew then but please please please spit it out before you go in. Do not spit it out like a cow though. Place it in a wrapper or a tissue and put it in a garbage.
- Dress the part if you can. If you know your character try and seem a little like them. I do not mean come in full costume; that can turn off directors. If you're trying out for the part of Belle in Beauty and the Beast than tie your hair back in a low pony tail. Or wear something blue. Subtle things like that are perfect hints but not too much to be obvious.
- Community theater doesn't always require a head shot. Many professional auditions do. Do not for get it. Head shots can be very important and not only does not having it put you behind the person that does have theirs it makes you look sloppy, unorganized and undependable.
- Do not make excuses. Directors have heard every reason for forgetting your monologue or not hitting that last note. They do not care. Continue as if you had not made the mistake.
- That being said do not let one fall back ruin the rest of your audition. So you were flat on one note of the audition piece. Directors do know that you are nervous and will probably let it slide if the rest of your audition is done well.
- But ALWAYS make sure that you know your lines. Practice the night before a little but do not cram. It didn't work for the math test and it will not work now. Start practicing as soon as you can. It's better to be able to say those lines like The Pledge of Allegiance than to stumble over the words and make mistake.
- Always be respectful. As much as you want to give that brunette in the back a mean look because she beat you out for Velma Kelly don't. If someone saw you than it could put you on the chopping block. Who wants to work with a snot or a diva? you don't even have to be mean. You may see your BFF Sammy and are dieing to tell her about that crazy costume change you had to do but hold off. You want peace and quiet while you're auditioning and you should give others the same. If you can't hold it in try and find a quiet spot like a bathroom where you can talk but don't miss your audition.
- Be on time. Nothing can look worse than showing up late. If you are stuck in traffic or you can ensure that you will not be there. Call and tell them that you will be late. It may soften the blow if there is no way around being late. Still do not make it a habit.
- Lastly be professional. Your brilliant charm and good looks are not enough. This is incredibly important for child actors. When it comes down neck and neck directors will start splitting hairs to decide. If you do not act professionally can hurt your chances. That being said do not show up and be all tight. Be loose relaxed but professional. Especially for child actors, again. They should be professional and respectful but having them show up in a suit and tie is a little but much. Remember respectful is the important thing.
First Post
As this is my first post I doubt that there will be many readers. However, if anyone happens to stumble along on my little blog I do hope that you will return to hear more from me, Broadwaylovercf.
I'm sure that most of you would like to know a little background information. Well, I'm a teenager who interest's include obviously acting and singing (if I didn't why would I call myself Broadwaylovercf?) and I also enjoy swimming, reading and writing.
Although I've only been acting for about 4 years I do hope that my past experiences can help you learn and I will learn along with you. My first show was The Wizard of Oz at my middle school. Although I did not play Dorothy it was a fun experience and my first official show. I went on to be in productions of Hello Dolly!, 110 in the Shade and most recently Gypsy at my high school. My other roles include Lily St. Regis in Annie and Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man. I hope to add more to my resume soon with my local theatre program putting on Bye Bye Birdie. We have not had auditions yet but I will keep you posted.
I will be adding quite a few articles today to get me started and I hope that you find they're information useful. I also invite you to comment and correct me when you feel I should be corrected. I may not change my mind but I am certainly open to suggestions and other opinions.
I'm sure that most of you would like to know a little background information. Well, I'm a teenager who interest's include obviously acting and singing (if I didn't why would I call myself Broadwaylovercf?) and I also enjoy swimming, reading and writing.
Although I've only been acting for about 4 years I do hope that my past experiences can help you learn and I will learn along with you. My first show was The Wizard of Oz at my middle school. Although I did not play Dorothy it was a fun experience and my first official show. I went on to be in productions of Hello Dolly!, 110 in the Shade and most recently Gypsy at my high school. My other roles include Lily St. Regis in Annie and Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man. I hope to add more to my resume soon with my local theatre program putting on Bye Bye Birdie. We have not had auditions yet but I will keep you posted.
I will be adding quite a few articles today to get me started and I hope that you find they're information useful. I also invite you to comment and correct me when you feel I should be corrected. I may not change my mind but I am certainly open to suggestions and other opinions.
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