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Post by guitargirl on Jul 10, 2008 17:39:47 GMT 9.5
Hey all, I've wanted to ask something I've being wondering about for a while. I know some people on here are performers. (musicians, actors, singers etc) My question is, are you involved in any theatre/musical theatre groups. If so how did you get involved with them? I'm a musician and I want to participate in some musicals (just in my local community at first) but I'm not sure where to start. I don't know if anyone wants a guitarist anywayAny help or replies would be appreciated  Jet |
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Post by klh44 on Jul 10, 2008 18:20:53 GMT 9.5
In my experience, a good guitarist is always in demand, especially if you can read music (most guitarists I know can only read chord charts) I've been involved in a couple of musicals, mostly while I was in highschool, but a couple were community theatre. I think I prefer being a muso than a performer, but that could just be because I was never good enough to land a leading role, whereas I havent yet encountered a musical that doesn't have a french horn solo in it  Your best bet for getting started is to contact your local theater group and ask them about auditions. Even if you are the only guitarist available, you will still get auditioned (my theory is that the director knows that auditions are the only time they will have any control over the orchestra, and therefore want to take advantage of their moment of power ). Keep going to auditions, even if you keep screwing up. its good practice, and eventually people get so sick of you they give you a part regardless of how you audition XD. I hope that helps. Always remember that musos are a proud race, and can only ever be defeated by techies XD |
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Post by Marie-Cris on Jul 10, 2008 18:57:57 GMT 9.5
I've only performed in one musical but I'm working with the high school at the moment to try and get their musical into good condition ... Sleepy Hollow ... The one I performed in was The King and I back in 04; I played Tuptim. There was an ad in the paper about auditions, which was odd because normally they don't place auditions for the RMS in our paper since the RMS is based in Bamera, and that's a half hour' away. I went in, auditioned, got the part ((Anna was my second choice; I chose Tuptim because I'm one of the few in that cast that actually looked Asian)). Concerning music we only had our musical director on the piano, some girl played the flute, but during the ballet scene some members of the chorus did a bit of instrumentation too. Opening matinee was a bitch; I hated my hat and it fell halfway down my face during the ballet, and because I had to keep my hands together I couldn't shift it.
The two custome rehearsals we had - both on the two Sundays before the opening - I had a wardrobe malfunction. Everyone's tired of hearing about this, I know, but for those who don't know, I rehearsed the whipping scene in my ballet costume because the costume designer hadn't realised that I was supposed to be in a disguise by that time [couldn't point it out, I was just a fresh face. It was thankfully changed before opening night]. Hence when the guards dragged me to the front and threw me to the floor, my skirt came off.
Tuptim's Whipping Scene was henceforth dubbed Tuptim's Strip-Tease.
No, I will not do encores.
And I got a lot of bruises from that show. Watching on the monitor backstage, a lot of people thought I hit my head one night as I landed particularly hard. Well I didn't; I just buggered my hip instead. And to make up for my anguish I died spectacularly on closing night. |
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Post by guitargirl on Jul 10, 2008 21:18:01 GMT 9.5
Thanks both for your replies. Especially thanks for the advice klh44. I've actually just asked my community theatre about how one would go about auditioning. (For some reason the idea is scaring me alot But I'll perservere! Besides, I'm sure it'll get easier...right?  ...French horn solos? I've gotta hear me some of those! Actually, that's pretty cool, I've never known someone who could play the French Horn. Oh, and very nice story Mar, that one made me laugh! |
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Post by sanderella59 on Jul 10, 2008 21:37:26 GMT 9.5
I'd keep persisting guitargirl, in my experience, even if you don't participate in the performance side, it's just as rewarding learning the ropes backstage, working as a dresser, helping with costumes etc. Community Theatre is always crying out for volunteers in any capacity. And once you get a foot in the door and get known, it's then easy to work your way into other areas. You've just got to make the first move!
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Post by Marie-Cris on Jul 11, 2008 20:28:59 GMT 9.5
I wrote "did" instead of "died", whoops. Fixed now. |
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Post by geldridg on Jul 13, 2008 1:32:29 GMT 9.5
Depending upon your level of skill and what kind of music you can/want to play, there are various groups that provide community-based performance that you could look up...
If you're really keen, there are sites like Arts Hub that will let you know of any auditions, master classes or workshops in your area (you have to pay an annual subscription to be a member);
Otherwise, your local council offices and sometimes your local MP's office will have a community noticeboard that will give you details about local groups.
Good luck!
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Post by yunadax on Jul 22, 2008 15:28:56 GMT 9.5
Usually your local newspaper will have a notices section where groups can post things. I did a number of musicals in high school and also did various singing groups and choirs while at Uni. Most community Centres/churches/shopping centres have advert boards were interest groups also put their flyers and the like  |
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Post by killerbananas on Apr 6, 2009 21:00:54 GMT 9.5
Helps if you don't totally lose it at dance auditions *facepalm*
How many of us here are actively involved in theatre?
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Post by Marie-Cris on Apr 6, 2009 22:45:40 GMT 9.5
*waves*
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Post by shakattack on Apr 7, 2009 17:24:41 GMT 9.5
I've done a few productions, Shakespeare plays, High school plays/musicals etc. it's always learning thing. I did an Opera with Opera Australia's BootCamp. Best thing I ever did....... aaahhh how time flies. I had solos in the 'Erlking' (Schubert) was part of the chorus for 'Iphegenie', 'La Cenerentola', 'Cassandra', 'Now to the Banquet' (G&S), & 'Incantation'. The theme was Opera Gore It started in the Opera Australia Centre then moved to the Seymour Theatre Centre. We had blood splattered everywhere, running down our faces, bruising on our armsm black eyes. Fantastic 1 time after our first show I left me makeup on and walked through the shopping centre looking like I'd been hit by a truck. Extremely funny for me but probebly not others watching, it took people a while to realise it wasn't real, because it looked real. Shows like that open alot of doors for young performers. I was put in the local papers about it, ever since I've been asked to do alot of perfoming and singing for local events   |
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