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Acting in Plays, Singing/Questions Answered by Expert Wanda Reinholdt

SubjectDate Asked
Belle Audition Help12/26/2011
  Q: I have an audition for "Beauty and the Beast" in 10 days...gahhh!! I've been preparing since July, ...
  A: Rachel...And thanks for writing. I'm so glad to hear that you really want the role badly of ...
Musical audition12/17/2011
  Q: I am alto, and i have to choose a music from Disney or a broadway musical, and i don't know a music, ...
  A: ...Thank you for writing. I would suggest that you start with something like "Somewhere" from ...
Auditioning for Anita in West Story12/4/2011
  Q: I'm a high school junior who is auditioning for Anita in our school's production in West Side Story. ...
  A: Christina.... Great question . Thanks for writing. I would say first of all that it is important ...
Audition Song9/22/2011
  Q: I was wondering if you had any suggestions as to an audition song for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. ...
  A: Hannah...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition. I appreciate that you are asking me for ...
Audition Song9/22/2011
  Q: I am auditioning for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," and I need a 16 bar audition ...
  A: Emma...And thanks for writing. Ok. So is there a musical that you love? Can you go to a library ...
Audition Song9/17/2011
  Q: I am auditioning for our high school play and our teacher wants us to pick a song based on our ...
  A: Sydney....Ok. Then what are your favorite broadway shows? Or go to the library and listen to some ...
Audition Song9/12/2011
  Q: I am auditioning for our high school play and our teacher wants us to pick a song based on our ...
  A: Sydney...Ok. What kind of songs does she want you to pick? Does she want you to pick classical ...
PLEAZ HELP9/7/2011
  Q: CAN U PLEAZ TELL ME WHAT AND HOW TO FIND A GOOD DRAMMA MONOLOGUE ONLINE. THANKS - SAMANTHA LONG
  A: Samantha...Have you googled monologues for females? There are all sorts of them that you can find ...
Audition8/31/2011
  Q: My school usually does musical theater. I have been in several preformances, but I am not a very ...
  A: Audra...And thanks for writing. I do have tips to get a better role. At the same time, I want you ...
RAGTIME-audition8/24/2011
  Q: My University is doing Ragtime (MY ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!!) Next semester. I have been in Ragtime in ...
  A: Cassie! And thanks for writing. Congrats on your work in musical theatre so far! That's ...
Auditions7/10/2011
  Q: I have a really nice low voice and a I can go a little bit high so i will need a song that is int he ...
  A: And congrats on the audition, Amy! I would love to give you a song that would be perfect for you. ...
Audition song for alto auditioning for musical "13!"7/8/2011
  Q: I am 14 years old and will be auditioning for the musical "13!" this autumn. I am an alto and have ...
  A: Margaret...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! I suggest that you go with your gut. ...
My singing/sogwriting7/5/2011
  Q: Www.YouTube.com/juliahinsemusic Please watch 'Mommy, I miss you'.. And tell me what you think.
  A: Julia...And thanks for writing. And thanks for sharing your music and your song. You are brave ...
Soliloquy From Carousel7/3/2011
  Q: I will be playing Billy Bigelow in the musical Carousel and I would just like to see if you are ...
  A: Austin...And thanks for writing. I am not super familiar with the song nor have I studied it. ...
What song to sing.6/28/2011
  Q: I am going to be in a pageant in August and I want to sing an up beat song that will blow the judges ...
  A: Catherine...And thanks for writing. Congratulations on the pageant! There are many ways to find ...
Your opinion on an audition song4/4/2011
  Q: My 9 year old daughter has been invited to audition for a regional theater in California for the ...
  A: Lilly...And thanks for asking the question. If they are asking for a song from the same composer, ...
Becoming a singer - having a no. of questions4/4/2011
  Q: I'm having a no of questions. Please try to answer all of them. Hi, I'm arun from India, currently ...
  A: Arun...And thanks for writing. I appreciate your questions. However, I am not a music industry ...
Character Study3/28/2011
  Q: For drama we have to write a monologue and I'd like to do one by Irene Adler, a character from ...
  A: Rory. And thanks for writing. I have always liked that name - Rory. :) Can you tell me what you ...
basso profundo singers2/25/2011
  Q: I have done alot of research on classic Basso Profundo singers.It seems most are Russian or ...
  A: Mit. And thanks for writing.... I would say that yes...these individuals have incredible talent ...
Auditioning for Little Shop of Horrors2/10/2011
  Q: My middle school is putting on a production of Little Shop of Horrors. I am planing to audition for ...
  A: Jillian...And thanks for writing. Well, the best audition song to pick is one that is appropriate ...
Audition Song1/30/2011
  Q: I have the lyrics for the song "They Call the Wind Maria" added to my question. I would like to know ...
  A: Kenneth....And thanks for writing. I listened to a UTube performance of this song. And it sounds ...
Audition song for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"12/29/2010
  Q: I would like to start off by apologizing for asking a question regarding a musical theatre audition; ...
  A: Hey there, John...And thanks for writing. I would like to suggest that you take a look at the 2 ...
Audition Song For Annie!!!12/17/2010
  Q: My school is doing Annie as our winter musical I would like to audition for Annie, however, I'm ...
  A: Cori...And thanks for writing. The best thing I can do for you is to encourage you to go to the ...
role play acting12/11/2010
  Q: where might i find the play(script) store wars? I'm performing next week and i need the script by ...
  A: Hey there, Brian...Thanks for writing. I Googled Store Wars and could not find anything. Are you ...
Cabaret Performance?12/9/2010
  Q: For my Cabaret Drama performance, we have to perform anything of our own choice, which relates to ...
  A: Sabrina...Thanks for your answers. I'm assuming that your partner in this is also a female? I ...
Cabaret Performance?12/6/2010
  Q: For my Cabaret Drama performance, we have to perform anything of our own choice, which relates to ...
  A: Hey there, Sabrina...And thanks for writing. I have a question or two to clarify: 1. What do you ...
Singing12/3/2010
  Q: I want to do singing as career but how to get the chance its just i want to do is become famous but ...
  A: Hey there, Nadia...And thanks for writing. Where are some places that you can sing? Are there ...
How old is too old?11/29/2010
  Q: I'm 18, and I've always had an interest in musical theatre. I've been in school productions before, ...
  A: Hey there, Kay...And thanks for writing. :) This is a question I get from time to time. I find it ...
pageant song11/26/2010
  Q: I'm participating in the Miss. Placentia Pageant and am having a hard time picking a song for my ...
  A: Hey there, Sara. And thanks for writing. Congrats on the pageant. Something from Gigi is ...
Oklahoma Audition Advice11/23/2010
  Q: I'm auditioning for Oklahoma and would love to be either Ado Annie or Laurie and have the range for ...
  A: Emily....Great question. Congrats on the audition. :) What is the purpose of an audition? An ...
Auditioning10/1/2010
  Q: I love acting and singing, especially singing. However, every time I get up on stage to do an ...
  A: Catherine...And thanks for writing and asking about this. This is a very common struggle. Be ...
Warm ups9/11/2010
  Q: and thank you so much for your time! I have a short question but if you could answer it the help ...
  A: Hey Lauren...I'm glad that helped. :) It is hard to help from this website sometimes as what we do ...
How to talk like Lina Lamont in Singin in the Rain (without spraining your vocal chords)?9/10/2010
  Q: I am a mezzosoprano, so I have a naturally low to medium-pitch voice. I auditioned for the role of ...
  A: Mariah...And thanks for writing. First, congrats on the audition. Regarding your voice, the ...
Warm ups9/4/2010
  Q: and thank you so much for your time! I have a short question but if you could answer it the help ...
  A: Lauren...Thanks for writing. Let me think about this question for a bit. OK? Do you have head ...
Into the Woods Audition9/3/2010
  Q: First, I'd like to thank you for your time, as I'm sure you spend much of it on such questions. My ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Thanks for the thanks. :) And congrats on auditioning! Is there a ...
Audition9/2/2010
  Q: I'm auditioning for my high school's production of Bye Bye Birdie. I have no formal training, and ...
  A: Sarah...And thanks for writing. Congrats on your audition! First, let me commend you at just ...
x factor audition9/2/2010
  Q: I would like to know how many song a x Factor contestant need to sing until he have to sing the ...
  A: Isabella...And thanks for writing. I am not familiar with the show myself actually. This is a UK ...
(Approx.) How many lines does Lina Lamont have in Broadway version of Singin' in the Rain?8/24/2010
  Q: (Approx.) How many lines does Lina Lamont have in Broadway version of Singin' in the Rain? I am ...
  A: Mariah...And thanks for writing. I hope you do audition. That is a wonderful plan. I encourage ...
Audtion song choice for The Producers6/29/2010
  Q: I am thinking of auditioning for the community theatre production of The Producers, I have a ...
  A: Lauren...And thanks for writing. Are there any other musicals that you like? Are there any songs ...
musical theatre5/5/2010
  Q: my name is Abby, and I am an amateur in musical theater. I just finished my first show, and want to ...
  A: Abby.... Aww...too bad that you can't audition. But it's great that you are looking at it and ...
musical theatre4/30/2010
  Q: my name is Abby, and I am an amateur in musical theater. I just finished my first show, and want to ...
  A: Abby...And thanks for writing. Congrats on your first show! I am so glad to hear that you want ...
Soprano Voice4/27/2010
  Q: I am 15. My high school has an exceptional choir that I would like to belong to one day, also I ...
  A: Rebekah...And thanks for writing. Just in case that my first answer did not come through, I am ...
i need hepl following my dream4/26/2010
  Q: ...
  A: Broody (Horizon)...And thanks for writing. It's great to see that you have a dream. I'm excited ...
I freeze up doing improv4/24/2010
  Q: I started acting last year but after some improvisation that made me feel completely uncomfortable ...
  A: Dan...Thanks for the comments and the ratings. :) I wanted to write back because you used the word ...
Drama audition4/12/2010
  Q: Hi I am auditioning for a drama school in a few weeks and I was wondering if you had any good ...
  A: ... Congrats, Eric, on your audition. I wish you success. Although I would love to suggest a ...
vocal exercises4/4/2010
  Q: What are the best vocal exercises that i can do that can help me increase my vocal range??? Will ...
  A: Brandi... Are you same Brandi that emailed about a R&B and pop career? If so, a vocal coach will ...
Acting Help3/29/2010
  Q: there! First off, thanks for reading this; Performing is something I really enjoy doing and want to ...
  A: David! Great to hear from you. :) This is a great question. Let me see if I can assist you. ...
Fiddler Audition3/27/2010
  Q: I am auditioning for either Hodel or Chava in Fiddler On The Roof. I've done this musical before in ...
  A: Kathie...And thanks for writing back. Although I would love to suggest music to anyone for audition ...
Fiddler Audition3/26/2010
  Q: I am auditioning for either Hodel or Chava in Fiddler On The Roof. I've done this musical before in ...
  A: Kathie...And thanks for writing. What are some of the traditional Broadway shows that you have seen ...
Vocal Levels3/21/2010
  Q: i just wanted to ask you how to control my vocal levels in acting in a play. The reason is because ...
  A: Thiree...And thanks for writing. This is a common struggle with young actors in particular. But ...
Audition scares3/20/2010
  Q: I am a freshman at high school, where they hold musicals every year and our town has a stage ...
  A: Hey there, Serena...And thanks for writing. First of all, you are doing the right thing by seeking ...
Sound of Music song choice3/17/2010
  Q: I'm going to be auditioning for The Sound of Music in a few weeks, and I'm having trouble coming up ...
  A: Hey there...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! Well, Kenzie, I think that the best ...
Vocal Problems3/17/2010
  Q: 1. I have a bad habit of sing with a covered voice sometimes - how do I sing through the mask of my ...
  A: Mariah...And thanks for writing. If you are using your diaphragm, then great. Keep working on ...
Vocal Problems3/17/2010
  Q: 1. I have a bad habit of sing with a covered voice sometimes - how do I sing through the mask of my ...
  A: Mariah...And thanks for writing. 1. Practice feeling the vibration in the front of your face. In ...
trying to fix up thesis3/13/2010
  Q: The assignment I have is in regards to this quote: “These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend ...
  A: John...Ok. Here's what we are thinking: At first glance, my colleague and I hesitate to accept ...
falsetto, vibrato & breathing3/13/2010
  Q: I'm not good in falsetto, vibrato & breathing. So how can i train it? ANSWER: Hi Janice. And ...
  A: ..Thanks for answering back. I would recommend highly that you take voice lessons or classes. ...
trying to fix up thesis3/12/2010
  Q: The assignment I have is in regards to this quote: “These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend ...
  A: Hey there, John...And thanks for writing. You've done some great work already in defining what it ...
falsetto, vibrato & breathing3/12/2010
  Q: I'm not good in falsetto, vibrato & breathing. So how can i train it?
  A: And thanks for writing. Are you taking voice lessons or singing with a coach or teacher? That's ...
i wat to become a singer3/11/2010
  Q: how can i become a american singer i sing in school and act but im always told im good enough to ...
  A: Sirahj...And thanks for writing. If you are getting this 2x, I apologize. It is just that I was ...
Singing1/25/2010
  Q: I am a 19 year old actor who will soon be attending college. I have always been better suited to ...
  A: Diego...And thanks for writing. What do you prefer? Acting, singing, dancing or all? Why? It is ...
Seussical!1/10/2010
  Q: I ask Sean Martinfield but then I had to re-ask my question, and then he can't answer any ...
  A: Stacey! Great to hear from you. Thanks for seeking an answer from someone. :) Auditions - you ...
Looking For Some Good Monologues?1/10/2010
  Q: I am soon going to be auditioning to get into a bfa program for college but I need some help finding ...
  A: Hey there...You are welcome, Grace. To my way of thinking, you have good monologues. Just do good ...
auadition1/10/2010
  Q: high play of into the woods i am VERY interested in little red ridding hood. I'm in eighth grade and ...
  A: Taylor...And thanks for writing. Congrats on trying out for the play. There are a few ways that ...
Looking For Some Good Monologues?1/9/2010
  Q: I am soon going to be auditioning to get into a bfa program for college but I need some help finding ...
  A: Grace...And thanks for writing. I think that you need to ask yourself some questions about each of ...
NATS competition song1/7/2010
  Q: I'm preparing for a NATS competition in their musical theatre division. One of the songs needs to be ...
  A: Hey there, Rebecca...And thanks for writing. How much faster is Poor Wondering One from Til There ...
Do I really have a shot at this role, or am I just fooling myself?1/5/2010
  Q: I am a sixteen year old girl who will shortly be auditioning for an amateur production of Les ...
  A: Morgan...And thanks for writing and sharing your youtube video. I appreciate your candor and your ...
singing1/1/2010
  Q: when singing, and being accompanied by a guitar, playing the rhythm, which of these sets the proper ...
  A: Casey...And thanks for your question. It is a good one. If you are singing, that means that there ...
Audition Pieces12/31/2009
  Q: You recently posted a question to Amandalynne in category Acting in Plays, Singing: Hello, My name ...
  A: Hey there, Jenna...And thanks for writing. Does this song that you are interested in doing excite ...
audition songs for dorothy12/31/2009
  Q: I really hope you can help me. I'm auditioning for the part of dorothy in the wizard of oz. I need 2 ...
  A: Grainne...And thanks for writing! Congrats on the audition. That is a huge step. :) I have ...
The Pajama Game12/30/2009
  Q: I am going to audition for the role of Mabel in The Pajama Game. I am having a hard time finding an ...
  A: Teresa...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! That is a big step. There are a number ...
career12/30/2009
  Q: Hai, Thannks for replying. But in which way should I putforth my songs before people, I mean there ...
  A: .. It is essential that you look for places like churches, community centres, schools, bars, ...
Prepping for a Vocal Audition12/29/2009
  Q: My mom used to help me prep songs for auditions when I was a child. I would like to audition for ...
  A: Hey there, Jerusha...Thanks for writing back. There is a chance that the music and soundtrack will ...
Prepping for a Vocal Audition12/28/2009
  Q: My mom used to help me prep songs for auditions when I was a child. I would like to audition for ...
  A: Jerusha...And thanks for writing. I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It sounds ...
career choice12/27/2009
  Q: Hai, I live in India and I am 16 yrs old. I sing, write songs and compose music from 3 yrs and wish ...
  A: Steffi...And thanks for writing. Just like you write for school and college magazines - found a ...
standup comedy performance12/24/2009
  Q: I am writing a book and preparing it’s promotion. The book better be funny because that’s what I was ...
  A: Dick. And thanks for writing. Sorry it has taken a bit of time in this Christmas Season. Congrats ...
Living in the moment12/17/2009
  Q: As part of my drama course at college, I have to play a lead boy who is deeply in love with a girl ...
  A: Hey Sebastian...Thank you for writing. Regarding making the love connection, it is essential that ...
Nervous when singing in front of a crowd12/11/2009
  Q: I can sing fine around my family and friends or when Im by myself but as soon as I get in front of ...
  A: Destiny...Thanks for writing and asking this question. There could be many things going on in ...
Auditioning for Adelaide in Guys and Dolls12/9/2009
  Q: In January i have an open audition for a community theater's production of Guys and Doll's Junior. I ...
  A: Hey there, Jane...And thanks for writing. Congrats on your audition! That is great. Preparing ...
play12/8/2009
  Q: i work at a High school in Khujand, Tajikistan and our school attends competitions among cities of ...
  A: Shahlo...And thanks for writing. The best way to find sketches is to Google "drama sketches" or ...
Help!!12/5/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old soprano 1 or soprano 2. I am auditioning for the role of Chava from Fiddler on ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing back, Alli. The key is that you like the song you are singing and understand ...
Help!!12/4/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old soprano 1 or soprano 2. I am auditioning for the role of Chava from Fiddler on ...
  A: Hey Alli...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! Good for you. :) Regarding an ...
i need a song!!11/13/2009
  Q: hey! im a tenor-baritone at my school's choir. we are regarded as one of the best choirs in the east ...
  A: Walter...And thanks for writing. Well, there are couple of ways you can find the song you want. ...
How to increase my range?11/8/2009
  Q: I used to have a rather limited range, of about an E3 to a Dflat5. I've been trying to expand it ...
  A: Jasmine...Yes. Using your breathing from the wind instrument which comes from your abdomen is a ...
How to increase my range?11/5/2009
  Q: I used to have a rather limited range, of about an E3 to a Dflat5. I've been trying to expand it ...
  A: Jasmine...And thanks for writing. I'm thinking that your breathing may be what is causing your ...
Auditions for Two Things...10/30/2009
  Q: I have a two-part question for you. I have auditions for a show and for college theater programs. ...
  A: Heather....And thanks for writing. Would you mind telling me how you find me on the list? What ...
Becoming my Character9/13/2009
  Q: I am a high school senior and I recently landed the role "Reno" in the musical Anything Goes and I ...
  A: Emily...And thanks for writing. (BTW my name is Wanda. I get Wendy all the time. It's the risk you ...
Auditioning for Blithe Spirit9/12/2009
  Q: I'm auditioning for Blithe Spirit at my high school next week. I'm not allowed to use a piece from ...
  A: Katie...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition. The best thing for me to do because I do ...
Stage Emotion9/7/2009
  Q: I am 16 years old and I have been in theatre productions since I was 10. This year my school is ...
  A: Elizabeth... This is a very good question. The key is to not play the emotion. Emotion does not ...
School Musical Audition9/3/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old soprano 1. I am going to audition for my school's musical this year, Fiddler on ...
  A: Allison... Well, finding a song that is not a really well known song or from a well known musical ...
Monologue For Anita9/3/2009
  Q: I'm auditioning for the role of Anita in West Side Story. Theater is my passion, and I believe I ...
  A: Molly...And thanks for writing. Congrats for the audition! I am concerned that you are looking for ...
Audition9/1/2009
  Q: I have an audition coming up for the musical "Animal Crackers". Our director asked us to watch the ...
  A: Connor...Thanks for writing. A great question. Let's see if I can help you with this in a way that ...
School Musical Audition9/1/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old soprano 1. I am going to audition for my school's musical this year, Fiddler on ...
  A: Allison...And thanks for writing. Since I do not know you personally nor do I have the opportunity ...
Fiddler on the Roof Audition7/30/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old middle-upper soprano. I am going to audition for my schools musical "Fiddler on ...
  A: Sarah...Sorry about the inconvenience. Thanks for answering my question. Now let me see if I can ...
Play: Mame7/30/2009
  Q: I'm in a local play and I am very new to this. How do I warm up to the people I feel who look at me ...
  A: Victoria...And thanks for writing. Congrats on getting into a play! That is great. What is the ...
Audition song7/29/2009
  Q: I'm 16 years old and I'm looking for an audition song for my high school's production of White ...
  A: CJ...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition. Where have you looked for a song? Have ...
Fiddler on the Roof Audition7/28/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old middle-upper soprano. I am going to audition for my schools musical "Fiddler on ...
  A: Sarah... Could I ask you to help me out? Our system seems to be doing some weird stuff. Would you ...
"Performance internship" audition7/15/2009
  Q: I might have an audition this weekend at a local professional theatre for a "performance ...
  A: Ken...And thanks for writing. I think that from what you are describing that you will find a song ...
audition tips, nerve control tips7/9/2009
  Q: I'm having an audition for two shows- A Midsummer Nights Dream, and Equus. I'm really hoping for a ...
  A: Molly. Thanks for writing. First of all, congrats on signing up for your auditions. THAT is a ...
How to Get Over Shyness7/8/2009
  Q: I absolutely LOVE acting and frequently perform in local theater productions. The problem is that ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Have you written me before? It seems that you had. If you did, I am ...
Need a hand.7/6/2009
  Q: I'm not sure if you have time for a question like mine but i will be extremely greatfull for any ...
  A: Stefani...Thanks for writing. Good question. I would suggest taking a look at plays by ...
footloose audition5/27/2009
  Q: Wanda! For our school musical this fall, we are doing Footloose. I wanted to get a head start on ...
  A: Megan...And thanks for writing. Help for your audition - 1. Use the words in the play (including ...
Audition help?5/26/2009
  Q: I'm Nicole. I'm auditioning for a community theatre in several days and I have a couple of ...
  A: Nicole. Sorry to take some time to get back to you. I have been in a competition myself and just ...
Audition Song for Fiddler on the Roof5/20/2009
  Q: I am a 15 year old soprano 1. I am going to audition for Fiddler on the Roof for my school, but I ...
  A: Sara...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! I would go to the library and listen ...
vocal range5/19/2009
  Q: my lowest note is an e in the tenor range and my highest is a c#6 above the treble clef staff.. am i ...
  A: Jen...And thanks for writing back. Keep rehearsing with the CD's. But remember to learn some ...
The King & I Audition5/19/2009
  Q: I am considering auditioning for a Youth Theatre Production of The King and I in few weeks and had ...
  A: Liz...and thanks for writing back :). Can you relate to the song? Do you think that it is ...
The King & I Audition5/13/2009
  Q: I am considering auditioning for a Youth Theatre Production of The King and I in few weeks and had ...
  A: Liz...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition. :) Well, do any of these songs excite you ...
Mark in Rent5/11/2009
  Q: I'm 19 years old, male, and I'm auditioning for rent at a theatre in my area in about a month. I ...
  A: Mark...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! I hope you get the part of Mark. Just a ...
audition song.5/2/2009
  Q: I am auditioning for a summer production of grease. I would like to choose a song that will make me ...
  A: Alysa...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! Are there any songs in Grease that ...
musicals/plays5/1/2009
  Q: I am about to try out for Grease and Cinderella. what kind of music should I prepare myself for ...
  A: Chelsea...And thanks for writing. Have you gone to the library and listened to musical songs for ...
Mimi from RENT4/30/2009
  Q: I'm about to audition for RENT at my local theater, and I had a question. I'm in a great physical ...
  A: Ella...And thanks for writing. When it comes to getting a role, it is important that you audition ...
auditioning for a play4/29/2009
  Q: i am 14 years old and i am auditioning for the part of anybodys in west side story. i need a song ...
  A: .. The best thing I can suggest is that you go to the library and listen to songs from musicals for ...
Scales & Chest Voice Range4/24/2009
  Q: My chest voice can only naturally go through the bass range. Even though everyone is born with an ...
  A: Derrick...And thanks for writing. My first question to you is if you are breathing properly. Are ...
"Bell tones"4/20/2009
  Q: While in college, I was told of a phenomenon that I experienced again recently, and was wondering if ...
  A: Alison...And thanks for writing. This is a question that I have never had before. Very ...
finding scenes for a showcase at school4/20/2009
  Q: hey there, two of my friends and me need to find a scene for our high school showcase, but we've ...
  A: Caroline...And thanks for writing. Have you looked in your public library? If you look in some ...
songs4/19/2009
  Q: Im auditioning for fiddler on the roof. im a mezzo range. i dont know what to sing any suggestions?
  A: Marissa...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! Regarding what to sing, it is best for ...
show choir auditions4/17/2009
  Q: I'm a 16 year old soprano. My school is holding auditions for our show choir. For the auditions, ...
  A: Carrie...And thanks for writing. Because I do not know you personally nor have I seen you ...
Singing Help4/17/2009
  Q: I am 10 going on 11 and am great at singing but I live in an area where there aren't any ...
  A: Naomi. And thanks for writing. What are the ways that you researched your area to find out about ...
Alto Audition Song4/17/2009
  Q: I am an alto and I am 16 years old. Every year, my school does a POPS concert where everyone in ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. What a gorgeous name you have :) You are doing the right thing by ...
Threepenny Audition4/14/2009
  Q: My name is Lacy and I am audition for Threepenny Opera soon in Nevada. I am going for the role of ...
  A: ..and thanks for writing. Congrats on The audition. The best thing for you to do is for you to ...
Footloose Audition4/6/2009
  Q: I will be auditioning for Footloose at the end of May and I would like some help in finding a song ...
  A: You have some good songs there. The best way to answer this question is to answer anotherWhich of ...
Footloose Audition4/6/2009
  Q: I will be auditioning for Footloose at the end of May and I would like some help in finding a song ...
  A: Kylee...And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! Good for you. Since you are ...
How Do I Change My Breathing When I Sing?3/22/2009
  Q: I would really like to work on my biggest singing issue; my breathing. A.) I have asthma and ...
  A: Amanda. And thanks for writing. Asthma is difficult to work with as a singer. But there are ...
need help3/11/2009
  Q: Y and i was wondering if you could help me or something
  A: Jasmine...And thanks for writing. I do not know the area of Beacon, New York. But if you could ...
singing3/7/2009
  Q: I have a question what kind of tenor am I if I can hit a5 and g5 and I can sing whistle notes like ...
  A: Marcquise. Thanks for writing. What do you mean by what kind of tenor? It's a good question. ...
Vocal training3/5/2009
  Q: Im fourteen years old and desperate to play roles such as Cosette and Christine Daae. I am singing ...
  A: Hannah! Thanks for writing. This is a great question. Training the voice and doing exercises is ...
Audition Monologue3/1/2009
  Q: I am auditioning for "You're a Good Man... " in a couple weeks. The Dir. has made a monologue ...
  A: ..and thanks for writing. Auditioning with or without a monologue really depends on what your ...
Alto Solo2/26/2009
  Q: I want to sing a solo in my Broadway concert this year cause I'm a senior and its my last year. But, ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing back :). Oh. Just checking to see what your meant by Broadway. LOL It's ...
Alto Solo2/25/2009
  Q: I want to sing a solo in my Broadway concert this year cause I'm a senior and its my last year. But, ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Where are you a senior? When you say Broadway concert, do you mean on ...
Song for audition2/18/2009
  Q: I am auditioning for Sound of Music. I am a soprano. I was thinking of singing something from Wicked ...
  A: Chelsea. Congratulations on the audition. I hope it goes very well for you :). The best advice ...
Audition2/5/2009
  Q: Hey there. My favorite community theatre is preparing to do my favorite Sondheim musical-Into the ...
  A: Hey there, Joe...And thanks for writing. Good for you for working on the nerves. Outstanding. ...
audition monologue required urgently2/3/2009
  Q: I am applying to universities in Toronto, Canada for Theatre. I am required to have one dramatic ...
  A: Maya...And thanks for writing. Congrats on your application to university. For monologues, ...
Baritone Audition Songs2/1/2009
  Q: I have several auditions coming up. Most of them are for contemporary more pop sounding musical ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Congrats on your auditions. Where have you looked for songs? Have you ...
how do i find what's right for me?1/30/2009
  Q: this question is going to sound really silly. It's not anything to do with the fields you have ...
  A: Congratulations on taking that step. That is fantastic. Well, maybe it would help me to know a ...
how do i find what's right for me?1/25/2009
  Q: this question is going to sound really silly. It's not anything to do with the fields you have ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Your question is a very good one and is not silly at all. I think it is ...
auditions1/23/2009
  Q: so i am auditioning for the shades valley theater academy and i have to do a monologue and U have ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition! I hope it goes very well for you. The best ...
Too old to start an acting career?1/17/2009
  Q: My name is Michael and I've always had an interest in pursuing an acting career. I got the acting ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing and sharing with me. I appreciate your openness. To answer your ...
Once Upon a Mattress1/17/2009
  Q: Hey Wanda, I'm a 16 year old girl... keyword GIRL, and i was just cast as the Minstrel in Once Upon ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. You are in a very tricky situation. I would suggest that you ask her why ...
singing career11/23/2008
  Q: I absolutely love singing, performing and writing songs but I'm not sure that I'm doing the right ...
  A: Liz. Thanks for writing. It's great that you love singing. And it's great that you want to ...
Singing11/22/2008
  Q: Im 14 and I just recently found out about a new way to belt suposibly alot of singers use this ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing back. Let me see if I can put it another way... How do you breathe? Where ...
Acting11/11/2008
  Q: Im 14 Years Old And I Have An Addution In NewYork City. Do U Think Im To Old To Start An Acting ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. I think you are old enough to audition. I would say that it would be very ...
audition for SETC10/1/2008
  Q: okay, my singable range is from F3 to C6. i've worked with some classical broadway (glitter and be ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. From your range, it sounds like you are a soprano. So what I would do is ...
National Theatre School Audition9/30/2008
  Q: This upcoming March or April I am planning to audition for the National Theatre School of Canada. I ...
  A: Hey there...The best way to add experience is to find ways to be in plays. Community theatres, ...
National Theatre School Audition9/28/2008
  Q: This upcoming March or April I am planning to audition for the National Theatre School of Canada. I ...
  A: And thanks for writing. I think you made a wise choice to go to university. Great! And the ...
Which Song Would be a Better Choice?9/21/2008
  Q: Trailer Trash" from the Off-Broadway musical "Cowgirls" but then I have been listening to "Who Will ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. I would have to go with "Who Will Love Me As I Am" as well. It's important ...
Audition Song Suggestions9/13/2008
  Q: "Hi, I will soon be auditioning for a local production of Oliver and I need some suggestions of ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing back. Sounds like you did some homework. :) Good for you. Well, the first ...
Audition Song Suggestions9/12/2008
  Q: "Hi, I will soon be auditioning for a local production of Oliver and I need some suggestions of ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. It sounds to me like it would be good for your to look for alto songs for ...
duet musical9/7/2008
  Q: Me and my guy friend want to do a duet together but something that is also comedic. We looked into ...
  A: Without knowing your ability or your voice or your personality, it is difficult for me to match you ...
help7/6/2008
  Q: I would like you to teach me some technic to keep my throat and tongue relaxed while I am talking, ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing and explaining. It sounds to me like you might not be supporting your talking ...
Vibratto and increasing vocal range7/5/2008
  Q: I guess I have two questions for you, with the first being related to the second. I only started ...
  A: Hey Alexandra! Thanks for writing. These are good questions. Have you ever done scales? How ...
help6/29/2008
  Q: I am a venezuelan man suffering from a troat pain after talcking for an hour. According to a freind ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. It sounds to me like you are using more of your throat to talk than ...
how do they do this?6/27/2008
  Q: ok, this might seem like a silly question but it's something i've always wondered: how do people ...
  A: Giankarlo! And thanks for writing. This is not a silly question. Honestly, the way they sing, ...
singing6/26/2008
  Q: i love to sing and people told me i can sing .... how do i get to sing on stage for my favorite ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. It's great that you love to sing and I would encourage you to continue to ...
high chest voices: necesity or not?6/18/2008
  Q: !! my name is natalie and im 16 years old. my question is about what directors really need when it ...
  A: Hey Natalie! Thanks for writing back and getting clarification. :) When an artist sits in the role ...
AUDITION HELP6/16/2008
  Q: I've read some of your past answers to questions and you seem to be very helpful. I am 15 and ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Thanks for the compliment :) I do try to be helpful through asking lots ...
high chest voices: necesity or not?6/15/2008
  Q: !! my name is natalie and im 16 years old. my question is about what directors really need when it ...
  A: This is a good question. Who can you seek out as a musical theatre director in professional theatre ...
singing6/14/2008
  Q: how does a soprano sing in their chest voices...or at least smoothly in the mid to lower range ...
  A: ) Part of learning how to move through registers and to move voice from one place in your body to ...
Zombie prom6/12/2008
  Q: Hi my name is brittney and i am i doing a play called ZOMBIE PROM im like a alto soprano two and i ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Congrats on the audition. I am not familiar with it but I wish you much ...
Acting4/10/2008
  Q: I was just wondering when acting, how do you really become your character and be 'in the moment'. ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. This is a great question, one of my favorites. Let's see if I can help ...
Singing with sicknesses4/7/2008
  Q: My name is Kelly, I'm 14, and I tend to get sick a lot. I get about 5 colds a year, and 2-3 of ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Sorry to have taken a little time to get back to you. I have been in a ...
Sweeney Todd audition3/15/2008
  Q: I have a Sweeney Todd audition coming up in a couple of weeks and I really want to nail the audition ...
  A: Hey Joe and thanks for writing. And congrats on the audition. One of the best ways to learn ...
audition3/14/2008
  Q: I have two auditions coming up. The first one is the Sound of Music and the other is Bare. Because ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. It would not be bad for you to sing Gabriel's song. Not if it shows ...
my name is kaylee and i need help3/8/2008
  Q: I have a acting audition tomarrow, and i need to pass. My mom says a lot of people dont make on ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Well, there are many factors in having a successful audition. They ...
Singing3/4/2008
  Q: My musical theatre director told me I sing in the back of my throat. I don't really know what that ...
  A: Emily. Thanks for writing. Singing in the back of the throat means that your sound is remaining in ...
AUiDITION SWEET CHARITY3/2/2008
  Q: !! I'm from Mexico, I need your advice about choosing a song audition for Sweet Charity . I'm a ...
  A: Eva...Thanks for writing. Auditioning for Sweet Charity is just like auditioning for every other ...
Diaphragm2/29/2008
  Q: I have a question along the lines of singing. I am a high baritone and would like to know if you had ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. I do have exercises or warm ups that can help with your diaphragm ...
audition question for les mis2/13/2008
  Q: I'm actually in the process of auditions for les mis right now, and I have been training myself ...
  A: Sorry Jonathan! I thought I had answered your question. For some reason, it did not show up in my ...
audition question for les mis2/13/2008
  Q: I'm actually in the process of auditions for les mis right now, and I have been training myself ...
  A: Jonathan. And thanks for writing. Any time you are asking these kinds of questions, the answer ...
voice help2/8/2008
  Q: I had auditions for my upcoming High School production of The Wiz and i was prepping with all of my ...
  A: and thanks for writing. What do you think you are doing differently when you sing jazz? Is it the ...
Reaching high notes in chest voice2/7/2008
  Q: again. In my school production of "Little Shop of Horrors," I'm cast as Ronette as far as lines go, ...
  A: and thanks for writing. whenever i hear the word pain with singing, i am always very hesitant to ...
Snoopy Help - "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" auditions2/2/2008
  Q: I have a "YAGMCB" audition on Feb. 12 and I really want the part of Snoopy. My voice part is ...
  A: Congrats on the audition! I wish you all the best. The first thing I would say to nailing your ...
acting on stage1/26/2008
  Q: i want to know how to age myself from a 40 year old to 70 t0 90 ANSWER: Hi there, Ajoke:)...Thanks ...
  A: I'm assuming that this is for a show and that you are working from a script, right? If so, here are ...
Range1/18/2008
  Q: again. I just wanted to ask about a way to extend my range. A few months ago I would have been ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing back with this question. Lower range work has a lot to do with how relaxed you ...
please help!1/18/2008
  Q: when i sing, most of the time its all okay, but sometimes my voice just "snaps" and goes onto some ...
  A: It sounds like you are having some difficulty in suspending notes and staying on the note you want ...
Any Tips or Techniques?1/16/2008
  Q: Wanda, I love singing very much and would love to make it on Broadway one day but I have a problem. ...
  A: Hey Alexis...Thanks for writing. I appreciate your question. Sorry to hear you had strept throat. ...
Getting Rid of Stage Fright - Finding A Good Alto Piece1/16/2008
  Q: I would love to audition for my local area's singing talent show. I am used to signing with a group ...
  A: ..I'm glad that helped with your breathing. Keep doing this exercise as long as you are a singer. ...
Getting Rid of Stage Fright - Finding A Good Alto Piece1/14/2008
  Q: I would love to audition for my local area's singing talent show. I am used to signing with a group ...
  A: Mariah. Thanks for writing. For the stage fright, I am wondering if you might be changing your ...
Preventing Voice change1/5/2008
  Q: I'm 14, and can still sing high, even though my voice is in the middle of changing. I just got the ...
  A: Sorry it has taken me a bit to get back to you. I am starting a new show as well as I have been ...
I need to know if I have what it takes1/4/2008
  Q: My entire life I loved the theater, more precise: musical theater. I get so emotional every time I ...
  A: ...And thanks for writing. The first thing to do is to look in your city or area for voice ...
Guys and Dolls Audition1/3/2008
  Q: Im a sophmore in high school and our Drama Club is soon doing Guys and Dolls. Our auditions are very ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. Well, you prep for the audition by first having a good attitude. Deciding to ...
Head Voice1/3/2008
  Q: What exactly is a head voice? I've heard people refer to this when a note is too high to sing from ...
  A: ..And thanks for writing. Head voice is when the sound is resonating and residing in the head of ...
Voice1/1/2008
  Q: I am in college and voice teacher has put me in the tenor fach which is no problem i have alway's ...
  A: Ok. Thanks for sharing that. Do you stretch and do exercises before you sing? Stretching may ...
Voice1/1/2008
  Q: I am in college and voice teacher has put me in the tenor fach which is no problem i have alway's ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing and for your question. Usually if you are pushing it means that you are not ...
The Poet and the Rent12/19/2007
  Q: My name is Holly Hagerty, and I live in Maryland, and I'm in a theatre class at my school. We're ...
  A: ) And Merry Christmas to you:) I wish you a meaningful one. I will try to help you with some ...
hi12/17/2007
  Q: Okay, so I'm a senior in high school and I'm trying out for a part in our school's spring musical. ...
  A: I was not familiar with this musical so I looked it up on the internet. I found this link : ...
Comedic monologue appropriete for "Anything Goes: audition.12/12/2007
  Q: Well, I a sophomore at my high school, 15, and my high school is putting on "Anything Goes" as our ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. And congrats on the audition. Where have you looked for a monologue? Have ...
Ragtime12/9/2007
  Q: I am auditionig for the musical ragtime next week and I want to be sarah. People say i have a belter ...
  A: Brianna, Thanks for writing and congrats on the audition! I'm not familiar with the character Sarah ...
auditions and warm-ups12/7/2007
  Q: what are some warmups that i can do before performing to make my nervousness and tenseness go away? ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing and congrats on the audition! I have some thoughts that might help you... ...
Parade12/5/2007
  Q: I just was casted in the musical Parade and i got the part of Essie. They didnt send us the script ...
  A: Congrats on the role! I'm less of a musical theatre person than a theatre person, although I have ...
Stretching my range12/3/2007
  Q: I'm a senior in high where I attend Center for the Arts for Vocal Musical Theatre.I am a genuine ...
  A: This is a good question. I think that it would be a good idea for you to look into taking some ...
Audition Song12/3/2007
  Q: I am considering auditioning for my high school musical this year. I am an ok singer and have been ...
  A: And I hope you do audition. It's a great learning experience anytime. Have you looked and listened ...
Audition Song12/2/2007
  Q: I am 13 years old and am auditioning for the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on January ...
  A: The best advice I can give is to go to the library and listen to musicals. Annie or White Christmas ...
I have a problem with going in my head voice...12/1/2007
  Q: I have a problem... I really sound strange when I switch from my clear singing voice to my head ...
  A: I usually do not answer on weekends so I apologize for the delay. There could be a number of things ...
Audition Fright12/1/2007
  Q: Hey Wanda! In exactly 13 days I'm trying out for my high school's production of "The Wiz". I am 15 ...
  A: Kate. Thanks for writing. If there would be a way for you to tell the directors outside of your ...
Only Sing Female Songs...11/30/2007
  Q: singing songs by female artists? I can't sing songs by male artists because they tend to be too ...
  A: Oh good, Kenneth! I am so glad that helped you. Sometimes by coaching from afar like this it can ...
Only Sing Female Songs...11/29/2007
  Q: singing songs by female artists? I can't sing songs by male artists because they tend to be too ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. Well, there could be a few things going on here. I'm not sure exactly what ...
What kind of song?11/29/2007
  Q: my name is Stacey. Although I'm not in any professional productions, I will soon be auditioning for ...
  A: To find good songs for auditioning for musicals, it is best to look at your local library and/or to ...
"Little Shop of Horrors"11/29/2007
  Q: again! Well, my parents "okayed" going to a vocal coach as long as it's not too expensive. And my ...
  A: That's great! I'm so glad that they okayed it. Did you check into prices? Have you gotten ...
Bass in West Side Story11/28/2007
  Q: I auditioned for my schools production of west side story monday and tuesday, and I'm really ...
  A: .. Congratulations on auditioning for the role, Brandon! That's great. I am sure that you were ...
Audition Monologues11/25/2007
  Q: I've browsed the web for hours on end trying to find a good monologue for my audition coming up but ...
  A: I appreciate your honesty about what you have done and your decision to write. Honestly though, ...
dictioning and resonace11/25/2007
  Q: i was wondering if you could help.I am 15 and i have an examination in performing arts coming up ...
  A: Tahnee. Thanks for writing. These are good questions. For diction exercises, there are a few that ...
Audition Selections11/24/2007
  Q: My name is tara. I'm 16 and on the heavier side of the spectrum. I throughly enjoy singing and am a ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. It sounds like you do love music. That is awesome. Music is such a great ...
Songs and Audition HELP!!! :)11/22/2007
  Q: I'm not too sure if you answer these types of questions but anyway here goes. I'm a legitimate ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. These are good questions. Have you gone to your local library to look up ...
Vocal Coaching11/22/2007
  Q: My name is Kelly and I'm 13, turning 14 in a little over a month. I have been interested in singing ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing back. It's important that you don't assume that your parents will not want ...
Vocal Coaching11/21/2007
  Q: My name is Kelly and I'm 13, turning 14 in a little over a month. I have been interested in singing ...
  A: It's good to hear from you. This is a good question. The cost of vocal coaching varies from coach ...
Voice tips11/20/2007
  Q: I am auditioning for Laguardia soon for voice and drama. I have a very strong voice and can hold it ...
  A: Laguardia- as in the college or as in the high school? What age are you? It sounds like from your ...
Les Belles Soeurs11/15/2007
  Q: this is my first time asking a question here. I'm an out-of-school actor taking a year off before ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. What you are doing is a really good idea! Keep getting experience. One of ...
Warming Up11/15/2007
  Q: Reinholdt, I am having trouble finding a warm up which prepares me fully for a show (be it ...
  A: Dana...Thanks for writing. I am sorry to hear about your injury. I myself am in physio right now ...
Greater Tuna Audition/Finding the Characters11/14/2007
  Q: Mrs. Reinholdt: Our local community theater group is producing "Greater Tuna" early next year and I ...
  A: ..Thanks for clarifying. Yea. Usually when a character is most difficult, it means that you will ...
les miserables11/14/2007
  Q: My high school acting troupe has a continued history of excellence. However, we still have one small ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. I appreciate (and I am sure that your director does as well) that you and ...
duet11/13/2007
  Q: My name is Jordan Smith. I am trying to do a duet with a friend of mine for the school talent ...
  A: One thing you might want to consider is looking at a variety of songs that you both like. Are you ...
Greater Tuna Audition/Finding the Characters11/13/2007
  Q: Mrs. Reinholdt: Our local community theater group is producing "Greater Tuna" early next year and I ...
  A: William. Thanks for writing. First of all, it's great that you have chosen two roles to look at. ...
auditioning for Lend Me a Tenor--song piece?11/12/2007
  Q: I'm new to this site, but was just looking into a play i hope to audition for this month--and am at ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. A good question...Congrats on getting back in there, by the way! :) Well, I ...
voice11/7/2007
  Q: I don't know where to go with my voice. I am a high school female with an average build. From ages ...
  A: ..Great. I think you are making a really good choice to look for a teacher/ coach for your voice. ...
voice11/7/2007
  Q: i cant afford voice training but i need to have a good voice for my musical theatre audition in ...
  A: This is a good question. Let's see if I can help you. First I will say that taking lessons is the ...
voice11/7/2007
  Q: I don't know where to go with my voice. I am a high school female with an average build. From ages ...
  A: It sounds like you are very frustrated with your situation. That is understandable, especially if ...
Sound of Music Audition!11/5/2007
  Q: I have a big audition coming up for the sound of music. I have my eye on the role of Maria, and I ...
  A: No worries, Ann. I just wanted to be sure I understood your short form. We all have different ...
auditons11/2/2007
  Q: I am trying out for my school's musical and i need help picking an audition song. I have been to ...
  A: Lynsey. Thanks for writing. Your next step is to find a local vocal coach or voice teacher who ...
vocal teacher10/31/2007
  Q: I'm looking for a vocal teacher to improve my speaking voice (I'm a mumbler). Any tips on how to ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. A great question. I have both some ideas on how you can help yourself as ...
correct singing technique10/30/2007
  Q: I have never actually taken a voice lesson and don't want to however I have been told that I need to ...
  A: A few things come to mind: 1. Why are you not interested in taking voice lessons? A voice coach ...
Don't live in the US but wonna act10/29/2007
  Q: I want to act since I was little. I've also wanted to play in High School Musical but the problem ...
  A: .. Well, it is good that you have looked at theatres there. How do you know that 18-22 is the age ...
Don't live in the US but wonna act10/28/2007
  Q: I want to act since I was little. I've also wanted to play in High School Musical but the problem ...
  A: Samantha... Germany has its own theatres as does Italy and other countries there in Europe. Have ...
audition10/25/2007
  Q: I am a thirteen year old girl who is hoping to audition for a pantomime in one week (short notice-I ...
  A: .. 1 week? Oh my goodness. That is not a lot of time at all to prepare. Let's see what we can ...
help!10/24/2007
  Q: um...i wont to know how do i get in to a musical i really want to but in school we don't do those ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. Good question. Well, check your local newspaper or library or theatres or ...
Vocal selection10/24/2007
  Q: I am looking for a audition piece for a high school musical theatre department. I am a 13 year old ...
  A: Sam. If you have done both dramatic and comedic, then you are familiar with some musicals. Great. ...
AUDITION/ ALADDIN10/18/2007
  Q: On Saturday I am having an Audition to play the part of Aladdin. I have to sing only One Jump Ahead ...
  A: That's great! Congratulations on the audition. Making the decision to do this is the first big ...
Voice change10/17/2007
  Q: I am currently 14 years old and going through a voice change that I am very worried about. It seems ...
  A: Grey. Thanks for writing. A changing voice is always a very difficult time in a young person's ...
Musical Auditions10/12/2007
  Q: I am 13 and am trying out for a school musical in two weeks. I need to pick a song to start ...
  A: ..Thanks for writing. Are you able to get to a library? What I would do is find a library that ...
high voiced10/8/2007
  Q: I can sing F below middle C (sometimes a third below that)to C# or D and octave above Tenor C.I can ...
  A: ..Thanks for the question. Although I believe that I would get the advice of a vocal coach as well, ...

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prepping for role; living in the moment; connecting with an audience; warming up; voice tips; connecting with scene partner

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Acting in community and professional theatre; directing in community and semi-professional theatre; study of acting and theatre

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2009 Best Director and Best Actress (cast member) Alberta One Act Festival

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