Theaters

I don’t want to necessarily become famous from acting but I really would like to start at a local community theater or something. I used to be amazing at acting when I was younger I was in every play at school and tried out a lot at a community theater. But I don’t have a lot of experience. Where should I start.

Simply got to look up Community Theatre’s in your area, keep an eye on what they have planned for the year, when they are holding their auditions and then apply yourself.

At this stage of the Internet there’s not really something someone from the other side of the world can do to help you apply for opportunities in your local community.

Though if you’re looking at applying for an Agent, here’s how:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Funstuff13613?feature=mhum#p/u/3/0nUBPVIwJTE

All the best

I know there used to be one at Orono, and may still be. Mostly, I am interested in the course titles and reading lists.

It would be better to minor in theatre and major in something more mainstream so you can get a job.

I know there used to be one at Orono, and may still be. Mostly, I am interested in the course titles and reading lists.

It would be better to minor in theatre and major in something more mainstream so you can get a job.

I know there used to be one at Orono, and may still be. Mostly, I am interested in the course titles and reading lists.

It would be better to minor in theatre and major in something more mainstream so you can get a job.

Some people have told me that taking drama classes is a better way to expand your acting ability, other have told me community theater is the way to go. What’s your opinion?

as always, it depends upon who’s in charge of what. If it’s an acting class you want a gifted, knowledgeable teacher/coach who is able to expose the student to a genuine variety of technique, bringing out the best in each student. If it’s community theatre, you don’t want the cliche ego-driven, meglomaniacal board of directors and officers whose only desire is to see themselves always on stage, whether they’re right for the roles or not – which is too often the case – jealously guarding their positions of power at the expense of letting new blood into the group. it’s rare to find a good acting class and just as rare to find an equitable, fair group running a community theatre with the best interests of the show at heart and not their own selfish desires. you have to shop around if you live in a city that is big enough to have that luxury. If not you need a thick enough skin to get as much as you can out of the local scene until you can move to a larger city. unfortunately theatre is an dgo-driven pursuit, and there are healthy egos and those that are not. you have to sort the wheat from the chaff.

can i work as a nurse and act in community theater i work a 12 hour shift 3 days a week so i am wondering if it is possible?

probably not, theater is extremely time consuming, more so than other types of acting. rehearsals
are every day for 1 to 3 or 4 weeks and then you have the run of the play. if your shift is during the day,
no.

Even if it is volunteer community theater?
Why are there mixed answers? I am confused.

Of course – the Union is there to protect you in professional work, they’re not interested in amateur stuff. It’s supposed to be that if you are NOT an Equity member you can’t do professional work, though in practice that isn’t always so these days.

I am looking to get involved in one. Musical theater is preferred but any is great!

The Phoenix Theater is always looking for new members. Check them out:

http://www.friendsofthesheldon.com/dotnetnuke/PhoenixTheatre/tabid/177/Default.aspx

I don’t know if you are interested in working offstage (set building, tickets, etc.) but if so, the Central Community Theater also wants new people.

http://cctstage.org/Central-Community-Theatre-volunteer.html

And this link is to a variety of community theaters in Arizona:
http://www.google.com/Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Theatre/Community_Theatre/United_States/Arizona/

Good luck, and I hope this helps.

Hey, I am trying to get a few good suggestions for our local community theater. The theater is in the midwest and the people who would watch are reserved, and do not like controversial material. Comedies go over well. Have you seen any great plays lately?? We would have to have a small cast. What do you think?

anything by Agatha Christie, Larry Shue, or Neil Simon.

Live at Berkeley Community Theater, July 19 2007

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