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By Christina, on July 30th, 2009
In this video, professional voice instructor Jennifer Rutherford of International School of Music, and private teacher in Bethesda Maryland, describes how to prepare for a competition like American Idol, or any other audition. Some tips on preparation, vocal health, song choice, and audition etiquette are covered. Warm ups are also suggested and demonstrated with student and model, Mair. The video assumes that candidates will have some level of training or natural ability, but would also be useful for the amateur interested in pursuing training for a career in singing.
Continue reading Some key points to keep in mind for an audition…
By Admin, on June 10th, 2009
OK. Mainly the videos below are for women because of the simplicity of the use of make-up. Men can apply some of the basic principles such as:
FOR OLDER:
-Dress more formally.
-Dont dress with current fashion statement pieces or colors.
-Stick to neutral and earth tones.
-No gel or hair spiking up.
Continue reading Alter your look to appear older or younger at auditions…
By Admin, on May 20th, 2009
As actors we will have plenty of occasions to speak in public: award shows, thank-you speaches, interviews, but mainly our day to days: auditions. We need to know how to adress the room full of people who might end up giving you your next big break! So it is of utter importance to know “how” to get rid of your fears of public speaking, or atleast learn how to “fake it”.
Continue reading SPEAKING IN PUBLIC…
By Admin, on May 6th, 2009
 How do you stand out?
This is the biggest thing in auditioning as far as I’m concerned. It’s sometimes hard to fathom just how many people the casting folk have to see on a daily basis. The same is true for the university admissions folk as well. There are literally hundreds of thousands of people that want to be actors and as a general rule,
Continue reading DEALING WITH THOSE DREADED AUDITIONS…
By Admin, on April 29th, 2009
 Here is a very interesting comment from “Actor Growth” about how you only get one chance to make a great impression. Do you agree? I personally believe it isnt until the SAME casting director sees you SEVERAL times that he will choose to make a gamble on you. Think about it this way: would you hire someone who was good but a complete unkown to you? Or would ou rather hire someone good but that you have seen perform well in several occassions, has proven to always be on time, have a nice attitude and always have his sides memorized prior to the audition?
Continue reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS ON CASTING DIRECTORS…
By Admin, on April 27th, 2009
Backstage (as always) offers us an article on that one list you never want to be on as an actor. How to avoid it, how to deal with it if you already are… For the full article...Click Here
Continue reading CASTING DIRECTORS HAVE A BLACK LIST TOO…
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BREAKALEGG "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will." -Vincent T. Lombardi
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