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2008-08-23

How to Act With a Dinner Theater Group

Acting with a dinner theater group is a great way to live out your acting dreams. But like any other theatrical audition, you have to position and prepare yourself to stand out from the crowd and secure your dream job. It isn t impossible. Following these steps can help you to achieve goal.


Step1
Locate dinner theater groups in your area or in areas you d like to perform by researching dinner theaters online, calling them or checking advertisements in local newspapers. A simple Google search will yield you many results on groups that are looking for actors.


Step2
Research the groups you d like to audition for. You want to know their history, what type of performances they ve done in the past and what type of talent they usually hire. This will help you to know if you fit what they are looking for in a performer.


Step3
Pay close attention to what s needed in the audition process for each group. Not following their directions will definitely mean you will not make the group.


Step4
Prepare your audition material based on the information provided on their website or the material you were given when you called the group. Many dinner theaters may require a headshot so come prepared with one in your portfolio.


Step5
Practice the song(s) you plan on using in your audition as well as any monologue or scene you will perform.


Step6
Audition for the part. Give your best performance and hope that you get the job.


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2008-08-14

How to Act Like the Blue Man Group

Known for their wild theatrics, party atmosphere and comical music concerts, the Blue Man Group offers a truly unique form of entertainment. You may find yourself wondering what it takes to act like a Blue Man. Now you too can explore the possibilities and find the Blue Man inside you, an enigmatic character with the desire to take a chance.


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Step1
Exercise. Blue Men have a physically demanding career so Blue Man Group members are of athletic build. Performances often include improvisational dance, so consider a dance class.


Step2
Practice your drumming skills. Blue Man Group performances employ a wide array of percussion styles, so strong drumming skills are key to acting like a Blue Man.


Step3
Use gestures to communicate non-verbally. Blue Men convey emotion honestly and dramatically without speaking, so explore your own unique way of non-verbal communication and free your inner Blue Man.


Step4
Dress the part, now that you are practiced and ready. Find yourself an all black outfit and paint every square inch of exposed skin with blue body paint.


Step5
Let go of your ego, embrace your charismatic qualities, have fun and find the Blue Man inside of you.




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