AboutEvan T. Elliott Expertise I can answer any question that pertains to Acting on stage, auditioning for roles, singing on stage, and can provide many good useful tips that can help actors of all ages. As an actor and singer for the past 12 years, and as a new student to opera, I want to share all of the knowledge that I have learned to help YOU!
Experience Hello! My name is Evan Elliott. As an actor, singer and community theater director at the age of 17, I have already had quite an extensive background. Lead roles include "Officer Lockstock" in Urinetown, "Lord Brockhurst" in The Boyfriend, "Al Peterson" in Bye Bye Birdie, "Marryin' Sam" in "Lil' Abner, as well as many supporting and cameo roles. I have been professionally trained vocally with Sharon Black and have even worked with the pianist of Robert Goulet! I am currently training in the wonderful study of Opera. With this year being my 12th year in acting, I am excited for new possibilities that lie ahead.
Organizations Student Government
Prom Committee
Blood Drive Chair
Church Youth Chair
Education/Credentials Voice Training with Nicholas Herman and Sharon Black 2000-Present
Theatre Productions 101--Gregory Richards
Theatre Arts and Dialogue 110--Susan Nieten
Awards and Honors Pike MusicFest Grand Champion
Best Vocalist--The Boyfriend
Best Actor--Urinetown
Director's Choice--The Boyfriend
Expert: Evan T. Elliott Date: 5/14/2008 Subject: Lil' Abner auditions
Question Hi!
I am considering auditioning for the role of Daisy Mae in Lil' Abner. I have never seen this show before, so I am unsure if I qualify. I am 14 years old, but I look about 15 or 16. My community theatre also has a tendancy to cast people who are younger than the actual character. I am also a Mezzo-Soprano. Do you think I would qualify?
Thanks!
Answer Hi Amanda!
I loved being in this show! It's a very funny, corny, musical. Daisy Mae is blonde, ditzy down-home girl and is the "want" of most of the men in "Dogpatch USA." While your age is a little bit off the mark (usually Daisy is cast about 18), you should go for it. In fact, they might cast a younger Abner which would make the stage chemistry perfect. You never know what a director is thinking when it comes to age, so definitely put your best foot forward. I'm very interested to hear what music piece you'll be auditioning. Best of luck to you!
