About Evan 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: 6/27/2008 Subject: how do they do it?
Question ok, this might seem like a silly question but it's something i've always wondered: how do people like jim morrison or so many other rock singers literally shout and are always in tune? take paul mccartney singing 'i've got a feeling', for example...this has to be really hard, almost impossible in my opinion because, like i said, it remains in tune but seems to be coming straight from the throat. is there a specific technique for this? if so where can i find out more about it?...whenever i shout songs by the strokes, for example, i end up soaring real bad and my voice gets weaker and weaker, i can't even perform for 45 minutes. but these people do it on tour every single day, right? hope to hear from you soon, thanks in advance :)
Answer Hi Giankarlo!
My first advice to you is to stop the shouting of songs immediately. The reason being: If you haven't been properly trained on the techique of shouting (yep, there's a technique for shouting, screaming, etc :) you can ruin your vocal chords and leave permanent strain and damage on your voice. McCartney, Morrison, etc. pay thousands for professionals to coach their voices and to help them maintain a younger vocal range..which is why they are able to perform for hours at a time. Please be careful and cautious with your voice and find a coach (if needed) for further training.
Good luck with all your endeavors!! (and sing safe :)
