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: 5/9/2008 Subject: Research Paper for my English Class
Question Hello, I have a couple of questions about how to find out about the availability of parts, large and small roles, in any play. Whether it be Broadway, or some smaller production in other states. How would the lead role get cast, depending on if they are the right person for the part, and if the director likes them for that character, how would they go about getting cast as that character? What kind of work would be entitled in being the lead role in a play? Would they have to go to more rehearsals, or would they have to do more work than any other part? I know that this is probably very easy to answer, and I am questioning the answers that I have figured would be the right ones. So I wanted to know a real professional's opinion, and know how this kind of business really works.
Answer Hi Taylore!
Sorry for the very delayed response. I did not receive an e-mail that you had a question from the website. I will try to answer your questions to the best of my ability.
The lead role can sometimes be cast solely based on talent. Other times, the lead role will be cast for looks. In most cases, however, talent is cast "politically." In other words, casting can sometimes be about who you know. If I know a director very well, and he knows I have a good work ethic, but there is another guy with the same talent level as myself, I have a pretty good chance of getting that part.
The lead role does have a larger workload. More lines, more memorization, more blocking, etc. The lead also has the emotional stress of leading the show. Without good leads, a play can go from Awesome to awful in minutes.
Most audition notices will be posted on different websites, or the specific theatre's website. Many newspapers will usually post audition notices if received from the director.
Anything else, just ask. Thanks so much for your question--and again--sorry for the unusually delayed response.
