Can we think of some very famous triple threats? You bet!
Immediately, the name Liza Minnelli comes to mind. Although most might think of her as a singer, she is also an incredible dancer and actor. Gene Kelly, whose first love was obviously dance, also sang and acted in more movie musicals than we can remember. And who knew that Glenn Close, the actress, could deliver such a smashing singing performance in Sunset Boulevard? Did you know that actress Goldie Hawn is also a well trained ballet dancer and singer? The list of famous “triple threats” could go on and on. These people obviously knew that in order to have a shot at making it in the performing arts business, the more skills and talents they could offer to casting directors and agents, the more likely they would be to continue to work in this difficult business. Bette Midler, who most know for her pop hits such as “Wind Beneath my wings”, started acting, singing, dancing and doing comedy in an almost burlesque type scenerio before achieving success on the big screen and on television.
So, if you desire to work in the musical theatre business or any of the performing arts, consider developing your talents and skills to become a “triple threat”. And don’t forget when contacting potential schools to make sure they have the facilities to train and produce the “triple threat” graduates. Check what percentage of graduates actually get jobs in the performing arts and become successful.
Now, get singing…acting…dancing…performing…
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