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

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

Education/Credentials
BA Music and BA Theatre

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Questions Answered By Expert Wanda Reinholdt
In Category Acting in Plays, Singing

Subject	Date Asked

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 Character	9/13/2009
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 Spirit	9/12/2009
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 Emotion	9/7/2009
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 Audition	9/3/2009
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 Anita	9/3/2009
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 ...
Audition	9/1/2009
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 Audition	9/1/2009
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 Audition	7/30/2009
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: Mame	7/30/2009
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 song	7/29/2009
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 Audition	7/28/2009
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" audition	7/15/2009
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 tips	7/9/2009
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 Shyness	7/8/2009
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 audition	5/27/2009
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 Roof	5/20/2009
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 range	5/19/2009
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 Audition	5/19/2009
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 Audition	5/13/2009
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 Rent	5/11/2009
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/plays	5/1/2009
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 RENT	4/30/2009
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 play	4/29/2009
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 Range	4/24/2009
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 school	4/20/2009
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 ...
songs	4/19/2009
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 auditions	4/17/2009
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 Help	4/17/2009
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 Song	4/17/2009
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 Audition	4/14/2009
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 Audition	4/6/2009
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 Audition	4/6/2009
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 help	3/11/2009
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 ...
singing	3/7/2009
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 training	3/5/2009
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 Monologue	3/1/2009
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 Solo	2/26/2009
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 Solo	2/25/2009
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 audition	2/18/2009
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 ...
Audition	2/5/2009
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 urgently	2/3/2009
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 Songs	2/1/2009
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 ...
auditions	1/23/2009
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 Mattress	1/17/2009
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 career	11/23/2008
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 ...
Singing	11/22/2008
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 ...
Acting	11/11/2008
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 SETC	10/1/2008
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 Audition	9/30/2008
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 Audition	9/28/2008
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 Suggestions	9/13/2008
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 Suggestions	9/12/2008
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 musical	9/7/2008
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 ...
help	7/6/2008
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 range	7/5/2008
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 ...
help	6/29/2008
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, ...
singing	6/26/2008
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 HELP	6/16/2008
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 ...
singing	6/14/2008
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 prom	6/12/2008
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 ...
Acting	4/10/2008
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 sicknesses	4/7/2008
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 audition	3/15/2008
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 ...
audition	3/14/2008
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 help	3/8/2008
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 ...
Singing	3/4/2008
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 CHARITY	3/2/2008
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 ...
Diaphragm	2/29/2008
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 mis	2/13/2008
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 mis	2/13/2008
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 help	2/8/2008
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 voice	2/7/2008
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" auditions	2/2/2008
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 stage	1/26/2008
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 ...
Range	1/18/2008
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 Piece	1/16/2008
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 Piece	1/14/2008
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 change	1/5/2008
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 takes	1/4/2008
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 Audition	1/3/2008
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 Voice	1/3/2008
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 ...
Voice	1/1/2008
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 ...
Voice	1/1/2008
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 Rent	12/19/2007
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 ...
hi	12/17/2007
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 ...
Ragtime	12/9/2007
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-ups	12/7/2007
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... ...
Parade	12/5/2007
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 range	12/3/2007
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 Song	12/3/2007
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 Song	12/2/2007
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 Fright	12/1/2007
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 Story	11/28/2007
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 Monologues	11/25/2007
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 resonace	11/25/2007
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 Selections	11/24/2007
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 Coaching	11/22/2007
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 Coaching	11/21/2007
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 tips	11/20/2007
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 Soeurs	11/15/2007
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 Up	11/15/2007
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 Characters	11/14/2007
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 miserables	11/14/2007
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 ...
duet	11/13/2007
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 Characters	11/13/2007
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 ...
voice	11/7/2007
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. ...
voice	11/7/2007
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 ...
voice	11/7/2007
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 ...
auditons	11/2/2007
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 teacher	10/31/2007
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 technique	10/30/2007
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 act	10/29/2007
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 act	10/28/2007
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 ...
audition	10/25/2007
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 selection	10/24/2007
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/ ALADDIN	10/18/2007
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 change	10/17/2007
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 Auditions	10/12/2007
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 voiced	10/8/2007
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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