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Training for Broadway
How To Deal With Criticism As A Young Performer
You are a performer. You love the arts. However, you have been called to do something that will open you up to immense criticism. In talking with young artists, they tell me this is the hardest part of the job- constantly subjecting yourself to the opinion of others. That’s why I want you to start […]
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Training for Broadway
7 Ways To Train For Broadway In A Hybrid World
The landscape of Musical Theatre training has totally changed. Even with in-person opportunities opening up, we are entering a brand new era where more training (and more auditions!) are happening virtually. Not only are performers expected to audition live and in-person… Now you can virtually train any skill, at any time, wherever and whenever you […]
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Training for Broadway
How To Film A Standout Self Tape
Now more than ever, it’s important for musical theatre actors to learn how to master the art of a self-tape. Self-tapes are how actors audition, book jobs, and make a strong first impression with casting directors and creative teams. And they aren’t going away anytime soon. Here are our tried-and-true tips to make sure sure that […]
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The Journey to Broadway
I Am The Parent Of A Performer: Kayla’s Story
I am the parent of a performer. My daughter Kayla Pecchioni discovered musical theatre at a very young age. She started dancing at three years old and went to non-traditional summer camps like Broadway Bootcamp instead of the traditional craft-making and archery filled summer. Kayla’s Dad and I were onboard with Kayla’s dreams every step […]
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Auditioning
What’s An Audition Book And Why Do All Actors Need One?
A musical theatre audition book is an actor’s lifeline. Ask any professional actor and they’ll tell you their audition book is what helps them get the job. An audition book is simply a three ring binder filled with music you can sing at any given moment. So what exactly should your audition book include? 1. […]
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Auditioning
The #1 Thing Actors Need To Remember When Dealing With Rejection
What’s the number 1 thing actors need to remember when dealing with rejection? Rejection is redirection. In fact, rejection is just part of the job. Ask any actor and they can tell you it take dozens of auditions before that first “yes.” But when you’re new to the theatre industry, rejection can be soul crushing. […]
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Training for Broadway
How to Get a Broadway Voice
A Broadway voice is a different animal–and one you’re going to have to master if you’re going to see your name on the marquis.
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The Journey to Broadway
Start Walking
One Sunday morning, when I was around twelve years old, my mom was driving us to church. About halfway there, our car stopped running.
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Working on Broadway
How Competitive Is Broadway?
You dream about being on Broadway. And you’re wondering, “Can I really do this? Is this possible, or totally delusional?”
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