Tips for Actors
Audition Tips
At Keep Left Theatre we are particularly welcoming to
newcomers and we always give a would-be actor a part at the
first available opportunity as a matter of policy
OK. You've heard we are about to start on a new play and
you come along to find a lot of people who seem to know
each other
An audition can be intimidating for
everybody involved, even for those who seem to be very
laid-back and confident about the whole thing.. Auditions
are nerve-wracking situations.
It's also a tense
time for the director who's usually worrying about seeing
everyone, finding the best possible actors for the roles,
dealing with the people who are going to be upset once the
decisions are made, and trying to be fair about the whole
process to avoid charges of favouritism.
If you
feel nervous about it all, the easiest and least
threatening way to join us is backstage
Offer to
join the backstage crew in more or less any capacity that
is going. If you've no experience in respect of the job on
offer, explain that you're willing to learn and we'll soon
find someone to show you the ropes. You will soon get to
know everybody during the camaraderie of the production and
when the next play comes around you will have a clearer
insight into what is needed during the selection
process.
An important facet of the amateur drama
scene is that you've got to prove you want to do a lot more
than just act. We also need back stage crew, and people to
design the programmes and handbills, to help with
publicity,to build and paint the set, or gather props for
the next one.
Enthusiasm is what we want to see
and if you can supply that in abundance, along with a
progressive political viewpoint, then you're quickly going
to become a valued part of Keep Left Theatre
How
to Get the Part...Without Falling Apart! Margie Haber
does more than just give tips, she teaches techniques with
examples and scenarios.
Contact us with any queries on parts
or backstage work in our coming productions
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