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8 “Likers” left for 1st TIYA contest!

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To all aspiring Broadway performers!

TIYA’s Facebook page now has 92 “likers” and I welcome you to join because the first 100 people who “like” it, will automatically be entered in a contest where 2 lucky aspiring Broadway performers will win 1 free vocal training session with Stephen Horst—either in NYC, or via Skype!  Good luck!

You have a right to your Dream.

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TIYA advice from Broadway performer, Don Brewer

TIYA advice from Broadway performer, Don Brewer

Don—

You were on Broadway in LES MISERABLES

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What advice do you have for an aspiring Broadway performer, specifically on Auditioning?

DB: BE YOURSELF. Especially for the first audition. The casting director and creative team want to see you at your best, and get a sense of who you are. You are a salesman in an audition, and the product you are selling is you. Don’t think you have to act a certain “professional” way, or always wear a suit and tie, etc.

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A director works in collaboration with the entire team. On a new show I work intensely with the writers. In a nonprofit organization I work intensely with the artistic director. In the realm of casting I will try to find the best person for the role. The goal is to find the right actor for the right role. I like to put people in the best situation possible…meaning I never want to cast someone in a role in which they will not ultimately succeed…or reach their highest potential. That being said, if a writer or artistic director and I don’t see eye-to-eye on a particular actor I must work in collaboration with them to find the best possible solution (ie, the person that makes everyone happy).

Terry Berliner

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TIYA Advice from Composer/Lyricist/Actor, Keith Varney

For those of you who don’t know Keith Varney… you should! Check him out here! 

www.keithrvarney.com

His music has been reviewed by the New York Times, New York Post, and Backstage.com. He’s a new voice in Musical Theatre and obviously has much to share…

So, Keith:

What advice do you have for an aspiring Broadway performer? Training, moving to NYC, Headshots, joining AEA, temp jobs, auditions, etc.

Be patient. I consider the first year in NYC as just a year to figure out how to survive. Find a temp job/restaurant job as quickly as possible, build a sustainable income and life completely independent of theater. Yes, do audition, but don’t expect to be on Broadway right away. If after the first year, you know how to ride the subway, you know where the audition/rehearsal studios are, you have most of your rent paid for and you have some friends… pat yourself on the back.

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