I wanted to start this discussion for people finding their way in the theater. I am one of them and I'm hoping we can help each other out. In my area there are many little theaters, so to find auditions i visit their website or go to backstage.com. Now there are only a few selection of theater that have an area on their website actors can look at to find out when their next auditions is or to submit for auditions and there are some theaters that i want to work with that dont have that. How can I find out when these theaters have audition when they dont announce it on their website? What is the best approach to take to let a theater know you would like to audition and get audition notices? Thanks!
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The best way in my opinion to break in to theatre quick is to go to any local colleges or universities that have an actual Theatre Dept. and just audition. you usually don't have to be a student to be in a school production. But you better be on time, because they're are other students who need a role as a requirement. may want to get an acting coach before you audition if you have no experience. If it's an actual theatre, just go to the actual theatre and ask. Bust through the front door! go in person! Tell them you want to audition.
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Is there a "theater alliance" in your area? Some areas hold a once a year audition you can sign up for on the theater alliance website. Other than that go to each theater website and find out who the Artistic Director is and physically mail them your headshot and resume along with a cover letter letting them know you are interested in auditioning for their upcoming seasons. Also network with your fellow actors to see where & when auditions are happening. Hope this helps!
Perfect! Thanks so much alice! yes we have a theater alliance. I am working on monologue auditions right now - I had training in cold reading technique & audition. but your correct i have to mail them my headshot resume and cover letter.
I didn't realize you are also in the Philly area! Check both Philadelphia and the NJ theater alliances! And don't be discouraged if you get no response from some theaters right away. Sometimes they contact you months later when they are auditioning a show they think you are right for.