So theatre, right? Right. That's the purpose of this blog and unfortunately personal issues are allowed to negatively effect the experience.

Like those two auditions that I was stoked for? Yeah.

I didn't go.

I let my depression get in the way which SUCKS. But oh well, I have an audition this weekend and I am so excited. It's for a show I've never been in with a company that I enjoy. The director, choreographer, and musical director are all people that I have not only worked with before but also have great personal relationships with as well.

Which makes the audition super easy, actually. They know me, they know what I can do, they know how I am to work with. They also understand that I work nonstop on the weekends so they're squeezing me in and being super great about it. I'm a lucky girl with this one.

I'm pretty sure I know what I am singing for this one, just something that I have performed before and have the sheet music for already as well. I'll post a link of the song (being performed by somebody you will definitely recognize) at the end of this post. Yes, I am shamelessly advertising and self-promoting but that is SO IMPORTANT in the theatre world. Who you know, who you reach out to, and how you present yourself everywhere will make or break your career.

I have a classic audition outfit that I generally wear, a simple black dress with nude heels that have a t-strap similar to character shoes that are generally worn by women. BUT they're not character shoes. I don't like the whole "character shoes as real shoes" thing, but I am fine with showing a similar look. Most people would think that you want to wear something brightly colored or flashy to catch the attention of the directors but that is not the move. I wear a plain, basic color that compliments my skin tone but doesn't distract from me as an actress. I know a lot of people who wear colors like red, blue, etc because that is what compliments them best and that is PERFECT. Nothing flashy, no crazy designs, patterns, or logos. You also want an outfit that displays your body type and silhouette to the auditioners. Theatre is a very look-based business which is kind of awful but you also have to think of it as a matter of directors vision and nothing wrong with you. Your outfit should display you as an actor while also not distracting from your talent. You're trying to show yourself, not distract,

So that is your theatre lesson for the week, dress for success (within our crazy little guidelines) and put your best pointed foot forward.

Costumes can be revealing sometimes, that is something the actor has to decide comfort levels on in order to properly perform their role or decide against taking said role. Rocky Horror Picture Show October '14

Fly, Fly Away La Ti Do DC This is the song! If you are interested, feel free to watch!