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A True Broadway Audition Experience |
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Written by Cathy
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Today I am going to do something I’ve always wanted to: I’m going to audition for a Broadway show. After foraging the notices, I settle on an Equity dancer call for the chorus of the upcoming Elf: The Musical based on the Will Farrell comedy of the same name, which I happen to love. That has to be a good sign, right? I arrived at 10am auditions at about 8:20. Made it plainly obvious to the lady at front desk, the guy in the elevator and monitor that I don't know what the hell I'm doing. After being pointed to the "holding room" (actually what it's called) I signed in on the handwritten non-equity sign in sheet.
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Written by Matt Azzopardi
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Brett Manning's Singing Success is a systematic vocal training program. The package purchased via the singing success website includes:
- 17 sessions on 12 audio discs;
- Program DVD; and
- Exercise book
What sets this program apart from other vocal programs is the cost and Manning's pragmatic techniques. This program is available for $199.00 USD which is much cheaper than the thousands of dollars you might pay for multiple vocal coaches and academies. The downside is the lack of human interaction; nothing works your will power more than having a pushing hand behind you to get you going. However, a free consultation is included with purchase to set your bar before beginning the program.
The first two cds point out the fact and fiction of vocalistics and the science behind the art of singing. The scientific method is implemented through Manning's techniques throughout the program. Each session begins with a previous exercise, except it's been uptempoed or altered to push your voice into the next session and to keep the cords warmed up.
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Catch Me If You Can - the Musical |
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Written by Devyn
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On the evening of Tuesday, June 28th, 2009, I had the special chance to see the very first showing of the WORLD PREMIERE of Catch Me If You Can the Musical! It is currently performing at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle with a pre-Broadway run, much like they did years ago with Hairspray, the hit show adapted for stage by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the masterminds behind this brand new musical. Naturally, I came to the theatre excited and full of high expectations (who wouldn't?). Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed.
If you are not aware, the musical Catch Me If You Can is based off of the major 2002 DreamWorks film of the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Both the movie and musical are, in turn, based off of the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a handsome, cunning, and charismatic conman who posed as an airline pilot and a trained physician (among other careers), successfully stealing millions of dollars, all before he turned 19.
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