Theatre Geeks » auditions http://theatregeeks.com community theatre and the performing arts Tue, 15 May 2012 17:50:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 community theatre and the performing arts Theatre Geeks no community theatre and the performing arts Theatre Geeks » auditions http://theatregeeks.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://theatregeeks.com 21: You can’t always get what you want http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/20-you-cant-always-get-what-you-want/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/20-you-cant-always-get-what-you-want/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:31:48 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=285 . . . → Read More: 21: You can’t always get what you want]]> Rick Ellis with Jim Bain

Guest Geek Rick Ellis, as Sherlock Holmes in a recent production, with our friend Jim Bain as Dr. Watson

The Geeks, with Special Guest Geek Rick Ellis, discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don’t bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production.  Torn between taking a risk with an inexperienced actor and casting for a perfect performance?  Poor you!  This is not an issue for professional theatre, where getting the best possible talent is always first priority.  But community theatre’s role is often different — and yet, there’s an audience to please.  What to do, what to DO?  Listen to the Geeks and learn….

Music for this episode (and every episode so far) was provided by Music Alley.

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/20-you-cant-always-get-what-you-want/feed/ 0 acting,actors,auditions,casting,directing,performing arts,theatre The Geeks discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don't bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production. The Geeks discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don't bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production. Theatre Geeks no 27:21 9: God, I hope I get it, or Auditions: the first step http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/9-god-i-hope-i-get-it-or-auditions-the-first-step/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/9-god-i-hope-i-get-it-or-auditions-the-first-step/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:20:16 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=127 John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don’ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut.

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]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/9-god-i-hope-i-get-it-or-auditions-the-first-step/feed/ 0 acting,actors,auditions,directing,Podcast,theatre John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don'ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut. John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don'ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut. Theatre Geeks no 24:21 Play Auditions Coming Up? http://theatregeeks.com/blog/play-auditions-coming-up/ http://theatregeeks.com/blog/play-auditions-coming-up/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:29:50 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=121 If you’ve got an audition coming up, the next episode of Theatre Geeks podcast should help.  Dave, John and Marcia, along with honorary geek Dede Lovejoy, talk about some of the pitfalls of auditioning, auditioning styles of directors and a few tips to make your next audition experience more fun and productive, whether you get . . . → Read More: Play Auditions Coming Up?]]> If you’ve got an audition coming up, the next episode of Theatre Geeks podcast should help.  Dave, John and Marcia, along with honorary geek Dede Lovejoy, talk about some of the pitfalls of auditioning, auditioning styles of directors and a few tips to make your next audition experience more fun and productive, whether you get the part or not.  Look for it the weekend of March 27!

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