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You've gone to audition and after audition, often making it to callbacks, only to be cut in the final round. Rejection becomes expected.
After a quick round of celebration, you begin to wonder if the old adage "be careful what you wish for" was invented just for you. You pick up your script and read it through, highlighting your character's lines, and to your dismay, there are more of them than you ever imagined. You also have the lead sheets for the songs you will be required to sing - solos, a duet and two production numbers with chorus. Suddenly, your head starts reeling as you take mental stock of the actual number of weeks you have to prepare before previews begin. You fill in your calendar with your rehearsal schedule and wonder how you will be able to keep up such a frenetic pace without falling victim to the numerous viruses you always seem to get when you become over tired. STOP! Learning a role and preparing for a performance requires organization and planning and with a few good tips, there's no reason why you can't be successful. After all, you've studied hard, graduated with top grades, secured an agent and gone to numerous auditions. It's inevitable that your first professional role can be intimidating - especially if you are fresh out of college. Here's a list of things you can do to get on track right from the start: GET PLENTY OF REST AND EAT RIGHT As tired as this old piece of advice sounds, it's the cornerstone for success in any vocation. You won't be able to concentrate, nor will you have the stamina to rehearse and perform, if you don't fuel your engine (your body) properly. BE PUNCTUAL Don't be late to rehearsals now that you've managed to snag a role in a production. Nothing will get you replaced faster. KEEP A DAYTIMER WITH YOU You've already copied the rehearsal schedule into your daytimer, but things may change along the way. Make sure you always have your calendar with you to adjust as changes are made. SCHEDULE IN PRIVATE REHEARSAL TIME You will also likely want (and need) to schedule in time for yourself to work on songs and to memorize lines. Many people find that the repetition of rehearsals is nearly all they need to commit their lines and lyrics to memory, but it never hurts to schedule in some time just to go over things in your head and to focus on any glitches (like missed cues or blanks in the lyrics). Go To Page: 1 2
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