Alice Weber's Lounge Discussions

The best way in my opinion to break in to theatre quick is to go to any local colleges or universities that have an actual Theatre Dept. and just audition. you usually don't have to be a student to be in a school production. But you better be on time, because they're are other students who need a role as a requirement. may want to get an acting coach before you audition if you have no experience. If it's an actual theatre, just go to the actual theatre and ask. Bust through the front door! go in person! Tell them you want to audition.

Thanks you! appreciate your time!

Is there a "theater alliance" in your area? Some areas hold a once a year audition you can sign up for on the theater alliance website. Other than that go to each theater website and find out who the Artistic Director is and physically mail them your headshot and resume along with a cover letter letting them know you are interested in auditioning for their upcoming seasons. Also network with your fellow actors to see where & when auditions are happening. Hope this helps!

Perfect! Thanks so much alice! yes we have a theater alliance. I am working on monologue auditions right now - I had training in cold reading technique & audition. but your correct i have to mail them my headshot resume and cover letter.

I didn't realize you are also in the Philly area! Check both Philadelphia and the NJ theater alliances! And don't be discouraged if you get no response from some theaters right away. Sometimes they contact you months later when they are auditioning a show they think you are right for.

Hello Bob I wish you well on your exciting project .

Bob sounds like a good class...as an actor we all find out that some directors communicate well and others don't. I think every actor should learn to direct something and every director should act in something. It made things so much clearer for me as an actor when I directed some shows. I'll stay with acting, but appreciate what a director goes thru now!

Nice opportunity for writers.... Bob.

Go for it Barbi! Our dreams never die they are only deferred. They are still waiting for you to claim them. You can do it. I did and life is more wonderful than I could have ever imagined. Never quit, never give up! Big love!

Thanks for the encouragement. U am looking fwd to the rest of my life!

Barbi go for it! I am persuing my acting dream like you a little later in life. Baby steps to many are huge leaps in my mind. Every project I work on I learn something. Every class is an opportunity to stretch my acting muscles further. I have people roll tier eyes and snicker at my dream, but I have friends who celebrate every role I land. And I thank god for my husband who is my #1fan & biggest supporter of my dream! He's the one who said " do it!". So keep pushing and never give up!

Thanks everyone!