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Musical Theater Tips: 53 Common Audition Terms to Know

Come across like a professional at your next audition! Check out this glossary of important theater and acting terms, put together by voice/acting teacher Liz T... Are you preparing for a musical theater audition? As you look at your materials, you may be wondering what a "cold reading" is, or which audition songs count as contemporary ballads. And even once you're past the audition (congrats!), you might find yourself backstage or on a movie set and hear the director shouting words and p

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Definitive Proof Theater Nerds Make the Best Prom Dates

Do you have a date to the prom this year? Whether you're a jock, nerd, princess or basket case, prom is all about having a great time with your friends and celebrating the end of the school year. If you consider yourself a musical theater nerd, then you're in particularly good luck! With those years of acting and singing lessons, we musical theater nerds know how to have a good time. Here are our top 10 reasons why musical theater nerds make the best prom dates ever.   1. We will actu

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Musical Theatre Audition Songs: 6 Great Options for Kids

Does your son or daughter have an audition coming up? Here are some ideas for musical theatre audition songs, courtesy of Hayward, CA teacher Molly R... It's not always easy to find the right musical theatre audition songs--and the same can definitely be said when it comes to kids' repertoire! Is there a way to avoid warhorses like "Annie" and "Oliver" while finding songs that will excite your young actor and the audition panel? YES! Here are some suggestions that will make your young

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