Career questions tagged musical-theatre
How could I break into the acting industry in highschool?
Hello! I’m a Highschool theater student and I was wondering how or even if I could go into the big time acting industry in highschool! I think I’m ok at acting so maybe it’s possible!
How do I hire people (actors, set directors, costume artists, musical score orchestras) for my movie-production company ?
How do I hire people (actors, set directors, costume artists, musical score orchestras) for my movie-production company?
I have to take fine arts at my school, but which should I choose if I want to be a doctor? Does it matter at all?
My school has a fine arts requirement to graduate. I would like to become a doctor and am not very interested in art. What genre of classes are best for my situation? My school offers choir, band, orchestra, theatre arts, visual arts, dance, technical theatre, and art history at various levels and subgenres. Does it even matter that much and should I choose any of them? This is high school, by the way!
How should I improve acting/vocals for school musicals/plays?
I'm a middle/high school student who's interested in participating in plays and musicals for my school. I've only been in two in the past and have gotten side/background characters and a narrator. I don't have much experience in acting and I am a self-taught singer. What are some good ways to improve my acting/vocals and to possibly have a better chance in getting a lead role?
When it comes to booking jobs in the performing arts community, is it better to have a degree in Theatre Performance/Acting or Musical Theatre and why?
For some context, I'm currently a student at my college of choice, and am pursuing a degree in Theatre Performance currently. I truly love every aspect of performing, from live theatre and plays and musicals, to voice over work, and film and television. However, recently I've been debating whether or not to switch to the Musical Theatre program because I do also love musical theatre. I just want future agenices/managers/casting directors to see my versatility and be able to audition for all these types of jobs from all the areas I listed above.
Theatre degrees?
What is a good alternative or a job that you can get with a theatre degree? Are there any well-paying jobs with a theatre degree, and can I do theatre for a living?
How do I find acting auditions near me?
My Name is Aureale. I'm a 16 year old African American in the 11th grade. I love acting and singing. They're both my passions. I want to one day be an actor. But I don't know how to find auditions.
What is the hardest part of becoming a professional actor or techie?
Most people talk about how they enjoy their life as an actor now, but never share the struggle of becoming one. I would like to know the real process of going into acting. I know it’s not all smooth sailing so I would like to know what struggle I could face if I go down this route.
Major and minor in different subjects?
Is it possible to major in biology and minor in musical theater at a college that offers both of these classes? I really want to go into the medical field but I've been doing musical theater for 7 years and want to keep doing it during college. im even open to considering musical theater as a career path.
What is it like applying to colleges for musical theatre?
Is it a lengthy process? Is it different than applying for other majors?
What schools have good musical theatre programs?
Hi there, within the next 4 years I am planing on going to a college or university with a good musical theatre department. What are some schools that have really good musical theatre departments?
What school should I go to for stage management?
My dream job is to become a stage manager for professional on-stage musicals or plays. (Something like Broadway) But all the schools I look at that have great theater programs are schools where the program is mostly about acting and performance. What schools are good for stage management or backstage work?
What is the best way for memorisation of lines?
When acting or on stage, what would be your best technique for memorising lines easily?
What are things I should avoid when auditioning?
How do I get into acting? What’s the best way to find an audition? What are things I should avoid when auditioning? Is there any extra advice you may have?