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| Wondering about talent | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have the blues (if that doesn't make any sense because it's a french expression that I just ...
A: I had the same problem not so long ago. But what I've come to realize is that the spectators are ...
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| acting and singing | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I am 12 years old, and I want to know where i could get a talent scout from Disney Channel, or ...
A: You wouldn't believe the amount of questions I receive regarding "Disney Channel." The fact is that ...
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| Auditions | 7/30/2008 |
Q: One of the things my acting teacher from camp said about auditioning is that you need to do ...
A: While I admire your teacher's instruction, I say just be yourself. Give out genuine smiles and ...
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| Singing agent. | 7/27/2008 |
Q: my name is Claudia-Rose and I live in Canada, Quebec. I've been singing now for 5 years and thought ...
A: There is actually an agency right in Montreal Quebec called "Les Acteurs Associes." This is a ...
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| singing problems | 7/23/2008 |
Q: "Hi, I'm not sure if I'm asking the right person, but anyway, I really really want to be a classical ...
A: Uh, lift your larynx? YIKES! Just sing. It sounds simple, but my advice to singers that are just ...
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| beginning acting | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am almost sixteen years old and really enjoy singing. I take vocal lessons and have for about 2 ...
A: You are NEVER too old to start musical theatre. If you enjoy it, do it. Everyone starts at different ...
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| how to get involved in singing | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Oklahoma i want to get involved in singing but i just dont know what to do. how do i get started?
A: I would suggest finding a voice coach. One of the best ways to start in the singing business is to ...
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| Audition piece(s) for Sondheim's "Into the Woods" | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I'm looking at auditions coming up for "Into the Woods" pretty soon, and would like a suggestion or ...
A: Pretty wide mezzo range..let's see.. Might I recommend "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from The Little ...
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| this is a long message/question. :) | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Hey Evan! It's Madison again. I was wondering...do I have to ask a question every time I email ...
A: Feel free to e-mail me at evane33@sbcglobal.net. I would love to hear your updates! Support from ...
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| singing | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i am a solo country music artist just starting out..before a performance i go over how i will do ...
A: Sorry for the very delayed response. I sincerely apologize. I would seek the help of a trained ...
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| Audition | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have an audition coming up and I am not very good at singing or acting as far as I can tell. My ...
A: I wish I could tell you more, but this is the advice I can give: Even if you don't feel confident ...
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| how do you belt or sing in a chest register? | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Hey! So I don't think I can belt. When singing in musicals, do you have to belt? I've heard ...
A: My best advice to you, since I can't show you over the computer, is to find a voice coach. Most ...
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| how do they do it? | 6/27/2008 |
Q: ok, this might seem like a silly question but it's something i've always wondered: how do people ...
A: My first advice to you is to stop the shouting of songs immediately. The reason being: If you ...
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| singing high voice | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I'm an Asian male that is trying to learn how to sing professionally front of people on stage if its ...
A: I was always a tenor, then my voice changed and I became a baritone, and then I was trained about 3 ...
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| it's me again | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Hey Evan! So I auditioned for Fiddler on the Roof and I made call-backs. I'm so excited. ...
A: ! That is AWESOME! Congratulations! Well, at Callbacks, the directors will most likely have you ...
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| MAMAMIA | 6/23/2008 |
Q: MAMA MIA Question I have an audition for Mamma Mia coming up - the casting director has asked for a ...
A: MAMA MIA! What an extremely fun show! Might I recommend "Popular" from Wicked or "Let's Hear it ...
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| Getting started | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Elliott I recently learned that I could sing well, and have since been doing solos at churches ...
A: Stumbled upon your own talent, eh? Well, GOOD FOR YOU! :) It sounds like you've got a passion for ...
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| Audition for Oklahoma | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I'm auditioning for a part in a production of Oklahoma and am having trouble with certain aspects of ...
A: I have seen this show so many times, and what a fun show it is! I would look at the following ...
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| Audition in LESS than a week! | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I've read several of your responses and I appreciate your positive and encouraging approach. Bravo ...
A: I think "Sandra Dee" would be great! Some other suggestions would be "Spanish Rose" from Bye Bye ...
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| what would you suggest? | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Hey! It's me again. :) I've taken your advice and looked around for a community theatre that is ...
A: I would definitely suggest "How Lovely to be a Woman" from Bye Bye Birdie. This song is perfectly ...
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| Audition for Drood | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 15 years old and I'm auditioning for the musical Drood (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). This ...
A: What a fun show! I remember seeing my friend as Alice Nutting about 2 years ago--very good role! I ...
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| do i have a chance? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old. I sang in a madrigal choir in high school, I've accompanied choirs on the piano ...
A: At this moment, I would recommend the exact same thing. Building up your resume is one of the best ...
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| do i have a chance? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old. I sang in a madrigal choir in high school, I've accompanied choirs on the piano ...
A: Hey Madison! Well, if that's the case, then audition right away! You sound like you've had some ...
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| Broadway or Touring | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a fifteen year old male and i want to be either on Broadway or in a Touring show. Which is ...
A: Sorry for not addressing the second question in your first message! I would definitely suggest ...
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| Broadway or Touring | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a fifteen year old male and i want to be either on Broadway or in a Touring show. Which is ...
A: Well, first off, both involve a LOT of time and effort. However, Touring will be much more grueling ...
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| How to get on broadway | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I love Broadway and I was wondering were you go to be on Broadway the only reason I want to know is ...
A: The only thing I can tell you, and that anyone will tell you, is to AUDITION, AUDITION, AUDITION!! ...
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| Auditions | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Ok so in the fall i am trying out for Peter Pan, particuallaly for the lead, Peter. I'm an Alto but ...
A: I would never audition a song from Oliver, but maybe that's just my opinion. :) Might I recommend ...
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| theatre arts...am i too late | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am 27 and have been performing in regional and community theatre for ten years now. I have also ...
A: I definitely do not think it is to late. I would go to a community college, however, and complete ...
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| what to do? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I love to sing and I am very involved with choir and musicals. My only problem is that whenever I ...
A: I know of a few friends that have this problem. All I can tell you is to suck on lemon drops before ...
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| musical theater training | 6/2/2008 |
Q: After a recent trip to New York, I fell in love (once again) with musical theater. I performed in ...
A: That's great! LA is where it's at! :) I would HIGHLY recommend Roger Burnley--a very well known, ...
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| musical theater training | 6/2/2008 |
Q: After a recent trip to New York, I fell in love (once again) with musical theater. I performed in ...
A: Well, first off, regarding AMDA--about 1,000 people audition for the conservatory and I believe only ...
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| singing | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 and i love to act/do improv. My dream would be to be an actor on broadway, but i cant sing! ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response. Of COURSE you can be taught to sing! It's all about the work ethic ...
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| song choice | 5/29/2008 |
Q: and I am going to be auditioning for our local community theaters teen production of 'Singin In The ...
A: I would DEFINITELY sing "Put on a Happy Face"--originally sung by Dick Van Dyke in "Bye Bye Birdie." ...
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| Audition piece needed in 2 days! | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I'm auditioning for Hot Mikado at a company nearby in two days, and I am desperate for a good song. ...
A: Hey Samantha! The song you chose would be wonderful! If you don't feel confident with the song, ...
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| audition help | 5/28/2008 |
Q: hello im 14 and korean i want to audition for this korean company first round we sing in front of ...
A: Depending on your vocal classification: Soprano-Higher Alto-Lower I will recommend two songs, one ...
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| need audition monologue help | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Hey Evan, I am auditioning for a "Evil Dead: the musical" in a few weeks (mid june). You may ...
A: I watch Evil Dead and Halloween every Halloween :) I have suggestions for both monologues and songs ...
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| where can i go to try out | 5/26/2008 |
Q: i am 12 years old and i was wondering were i wondering where can i find a producer or a talent ...
A: I would love if there were a way to make you famous in a day, but unfortunately, the talent world ...
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| Musical Theater | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am into musical theater...My dream goal is to be in CATS the musical....I'm already taking dance ...
A: I don't really know how to answer your question, because I don't really know much about you! If you ...
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| Into the Woods Audition | 5/20/2008 |
Q: In a few weeks I'll be auditioning for Into the Woods, and I need help finding audition songs. We ...
A: Nice name by the way! :) For the ballad, I would recommend a bit from "God Bless the Broken Road." ...
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| auditions | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My name is Samantha, and I'm 16 years old. Within the next few weeks, I plan on auditioning for a ...
A: Well, first off, I would like to compliment the way you want to go into the audition--like the ...
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| Lil' Abner auditions | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am considering auditioning for the role of Daisy Mae in Lil' Abner. I have never seen this show ...
A: I loved being in this show! It's a very funny, corny, musical. Daisy Mae is blonde, ditzy down-home ...
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| Research Paper for my English Class | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of questions about how to find out about the availability of parts, large and small ...
A: Sorry for the very delayed response. I did not receive an e-mail that you had a question from the ...
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| help!!! please answer in next 2 days if possible | 4/30/2008 |
Q: acting and modeling agency i have no idea what to sing so i was wondering could you help i need a ...
A: Unfortunately you cannot retrieve dialogue from plays/musicals (in almost all cases) without the ...
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| The Pajama Game audition | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I am a mezzo soprano auditioning for The Pajama Game...there are two main characters that fit my ...
A: ! First off, I have to tell you that I have never heard of the play you are going to audition for. ...
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| My 9 year old daughter ..... | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I hope you find my question appropriate ~ My 9 year old daughter has a VERY powerful voice for her ...
A: Your question is appropriate! Don't rain on my parade sounds wonderful..however..directors (and ...
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| baritone? tenor? i need a song! | 4/25/2008 |
Q: my name is Stephen I'm 16 and i am looking for a song to sing, preferably a ballad type song. in my ...
A: Hey Stephen! Look into the eyes of the character you are portraying. If you try to suck up to the ...
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| baritone? tenor? i need a song! | 4/24/2008 |
Q: my name is Stephen I'm 16 and i am looking for a song to sing, preferably a ballad type song. in my ...
A: Hey Stephen! GREAT song choice. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I acually must have typed a ...
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| baritone? tenor? i need a song! | 4/23/2008 |
Q: my name is Stephen I'm 16 and i am looking for a song to sing, preferably a ballad type song. in my ...
A: Might I recommend "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" from Oklahoma. It's great for a high baritone--which ...
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