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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2008-08-18
How to Act While Singing
Beyond thinking about the pitches and words to a song, what do you think about while you are singing? The hair style of the woman sitting in the front row? The mismatched tie of the fellow sitting next to her? Here are six easy steps to help you prepare to communicate any emotion; love, joy, fear or sadness.
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Step1
Think about the song you are preparing. Consider if there is an obvious story or if the lyrics are poetic, based on a feeling or emotion.
Step2
Identify the following things about your character: what time period you live in (for example: the English countryside in the mid-1700 s, ancient Greece, an Italian city like Rome or Venice in the 19 century) and what s your social status (for example, you are a rich socialite, an unmarried maiden from a working class or peasant family, a bohemian living by your wits in a French city).
Step3
Decide what your physical surroundings are: the French countryside, a room in an English manor, on a bridge overlooking a river in a cosmopolitan city.
Step4
Consider what are you wearing: Is it an old rag or a peasant outfit? A tuxedo or evening gown? Is it casual or formal, comfortable or stiff?
Step5
Identify to whom you are singing. Is it a lover, an old friend, an enemy or a family member? What is the message you are trying to convey to them?
Step6
Apply the information to the words of your song. It is enough to be clear on why you are singing these lyrics. You do not have to act out the story, but you do need to have a clear intention and purpose. Be sure to color your words as you sing them to reflect the emotions based on your answers to the above questions.
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Step1
Think about the song you are preparing. Consider if there is an obvious story or if the lyrics are poetic, based on a feeling or emotion.
Step2
Identify the following things about your character: what time period you live in (for example: the English countryside in the mid-1700 s, ancient Greece, an Italian city like Rome or Venice in the 19 century) and what s your social status (for example, you are a rich socialite, an unmarried maiden from a working class or peasant family, a bohemian living by your wits in a French city).
Step3
Decide what your physical surroundings are: the French countryside, a room in an English manor, on a bridge overlooking a river in a cosmopolitan city.
Step4
Consider what are you wearing: Is it an old rag or a peasant outfit? A tuxedo or evening gown? Is it casual or formal, comfortable or stiff?
Step5
Identify to whom you are singing. Is it a lover, an old friend, an enemy or a family member? What is the message you are trying to convey to them?
Step6
Apply the information to the words of your song. It is enough to be clear on why you are singing these lyrics. You do not have to act out the story, but you do need to have a clear intention and purpose. Be sure to color your words as you sing them to reflect the emotions based on your answers to the above questions.
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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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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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2008-08-11
How to Act Like a Supporting Character in a Mob Film
Everyone wants to be a gangster (if not a gangsta), so why not emulate one of those bizarrely memorable weirdos that populate mob films. Here are tips on how to do it.
Step1
Look the part. Slick that hair and get the threads befitting a man of your credentials. You'll need that style to blend in during those critical backroom card games.
Step2
Get a nickname. It can refer to some inexplicable verbal tic (see Jimmy Two-Times from "Goodfellas") or to a physical characteristic. Often nicknames are purposefully inappropriate, as in pretty much any mobster named "Big" or "Little" something. Sometimes these names do not make any sense.
Step3
Hang out and do mobster stuff, before inevitably getting whacked two-thirds of the way into the film because some job went terribly wrong.
http://www.freewebtown.com/howtodothing/arts-entertainment/5.htm#1
Step1
Look the part. Slick that hair and get the threads befitting a man of your credentials. You'll need that style to blend in during those critical backroom card games.
Step2
Get a nickname. It can refer to some inexplicable verbal tic (see Jimmy Two-Times from "Goodfellas") or to a physical characteristic. Often nicknames are purposefully inappropriate, as in pretty much any mobster named "Big" or "Little" something. Sometimes these names do not make any sense.
Step3
Hang out and do mobster stuff, before inevitably getting whacked two-thirds of the way into the film because some job went terribly wrong.
http://www.freewebtown.com/howtodothing/arts-entertainment/5.htm#1
2008-08-05
How to Act Like Tiffany on VH1's "I Love New York"
Her real name is Tiffany Patterson Pollard but thanks to Flava Flav, the world knows her as "New York." As the star of her own reality show, "I Love New York," New York vamps, curses and smokes her way through prime time in her quest to find her Mr. Right. If you really love New York and wanna be just like her, then read on to see how to follow in her sequined footsteps.
Step1
From her perfectly lined lips to her mink lashed eyes, New York is always done up and ready to go! So girlfriend, if you wanna be like Princess Tiffany pile on the eyeshadow, glue on the lashes and NEVER take 'em off!
Step2
She wears it straight. She wears it curly. She wears it proud. It's New York's hair weaves and she seems to have a different one for every occasion. So never forget, sistahs, it's ALWAYS about the hair! (Just whatever you do, never get it wet.)
Step3
Over the course of several seasons a certain aspect of New York seems to have gotten well, bigger. Yes it's her cleavage, and when we first met her on Season 1 of "Flava of Love", New York looked like an average 34B. Now 3 years later and our sweet New York is standing proud at a nifty 38D! So ladies if you wanna be noticed like New York, you gotta stuff them, you gotta pad them, you gotta expand your assets!!
Step4
Always skin tight. Always low cut. Sometimes outrageous. This is the way to describe New York's wardrobe. From red sequined hot pants to leopard print tube tops, if it's skimpy and sexy, New York has it on. So girlfriend, if you wanna be like New York you gotta shop at Frederick's of Hollywood!
Step5
She cusses. She loses her temper. She's definitely NOT a wallflower. When you're dealing with New York you always know what's on her mind. And as for men...she eats them for lunch! So ladies if you wanna follow in New York's footsteps, ya gotta step up to the plate and give as good as you get! Ain't no wallflowers allowed here!
Step6
She does it while kissing. She does it while eating. Sometimes she does one after another. It's smoking and New York is almost never seen without a cigarette. So sistas if you wanna keep up with New York, you gotta smoke like your life depended on it!
http://www.freewebtown.com/howtodothing/arts-entertainment/4.htm#2
Step1
From her perfectly lined lips to her mink lashed eyes, New York is always done up and ready to go! So girlfriend, if you wanna be like Princess Tiffany pile on the eyeshadow, glue on the lashes and NEVER take 'em off!
Step2
She wears it straight. She wears it curly. She wears it proud. It's New York's hair weaves and she seems to have a different one for every occasion. So never forget, sistahs, it's ALWAYS about the hair! (Just whatever you do, never get it wet.)
Step3
Over the course of several seasons a certain aspect of New York seems to have gotten well, bigger. Yes it's her cleavage, and when we first met her on Season 1 of "Flava of Love", New York looked like an average 34B. Now 3 years later and our sweet New York is standing proud at a nifty 38D! So ladies if you wanna be noticed like New York, you gotta stuff them, you gotta pad them, you gotta expand your assets!!
Step4
Always skin tight. Always low cut. Sometimes outrageous. This is the way to describe New York's wardrobe. From red sequined hot pants to leopard print tube tops, if it's skimpy and sexy, New York has it on. So girlfriend, if you wanna be like New York you gotta shop at Frederick's of Hollywood!
Step5
She cusses. She loses her temper. She's definitely NOT a wallflower. When you're dealing with New York you always know what's on her mind. And as for men...she eats them for lunch! So ladies if you wanna follow in New York's footsteps, ya gotta step up to the plate and give as good as you get! Ain't no wallflowers allowed here!
Step6
She does it while kissing. She does it while eating. Sometimes she does one after another. It's smoking and New York is almost never seen without a cigarette. So sistas if you wanna keep up with New York, you gotta smoke like your life depended on it!
http://www.freewebtown.com/howtodothing/arts-entertainment/4.htm#2
2008-08-02
How to Act
Acting is a great hobby for people who want a creative outlet or a fulfilling career. Either way, the best way to study acting is through training and experience. Finding ways to obtain education and practice usually isn't that difficult if you live in or near a city, town or village, as many communities enjoy the arts and offer theatre and other creative events.
Step1
Check out acting books from the local library or read online about acting. Look for a way to study acting techniques on your own.
Step2
Understand that one gains the most acting know-how from committed participation. Learn acting and about yourself through playing different types of characters. Practice lines from plays on your own or with a friend.
Step3
Read the classified and entertainment/arts sections of the local newspaper to find out information about local acting groups, clubs or community theatre events.
Step4
Ask to join or participate in acting groups. Try out for a play or two, and volunteer for backstage work, such as prop or costume design. Be around acting as much as possible to absorb information and techniques.
Step5
Ask about drama and acting classes and clubs at nearby colleges. Most colleges and universities have drama clubs that produce plays and theater events. Try out for college plays if available or offer to volunteer to help out with productions.
Step6
Be willing to volunteer for local film projects, student film projects and public access television projects. Offer to do children's plays and parties. Gain experience from acting and performing wherever you can.
Step7
Build a network of people involved in the arts, after all you never know where your next acting opportunity might come
Step1
Check out acting books from the local library or read online about acting. Look for a way to study acting techniques on your own.
Step2
Understand that one gains the most acting know-how from committed participation. Learn acting and about yourself through playing different types of characters. Practice lines from plays on your own or with a friend.
Step3
Read the classified and entertainment/arts sections of the local newspaper to find out information about local acting groups, clubs or community theatre events.
Step4
Ask to join or participate in acting groups. Try out for a play or two, and volunteer for backstage work, such as prop or costume design. Be around acting as much as possible to absorb information and techniques.
Step5
Ask about drama and acting classes and clubs at nearby colleges. Most colleges and universities have drama clubs that produce plays and theater events. Try out for college plays if available or offer to volunteer to help out with productions.
Step6
Be willing to volunteer for local film projects, student film projects and public access television projects. Offer to do children's plays and parties. Gain experience from acting and performing wherever you can.
Step7
Build a network of people involved in the arts, after all you never know where your next acting opportunity might come
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