#5476
Posted: 11/25/04 at 1:12am
Fredi, you go RIGHT ahead.. this thread goes in 100 different directions.
#5477
Posted: 11/25/04 at 1:24am
Fredi,
Thanks for the advice. It's always nice to hear from those who have struggled through the territory I'm going through right now. But, here's my question...what stops me from doing both (looking for an agent and developing relationships with directors/casting folk)? God knows I go to every audition I can and hang out with directors as often as I get the option. It just gets annoying going in to sing for assistant #8 who will never get a chance to actually relay what happened at the audition to anyone -- because it all gets precast except the few roles cast at the agent call. I just see the agent calls as being so much more productive as far as being cast in stuff. So, what to do until then...just sit back and wait for a break?
I don't know...maybe I'm missing ways to meet more casting people and directors...any ideas?
Thanks for the advice. It's always nice to hear from those who have struggled through the territory I'm going through right now. But, here's my question...what stops me from doing both (looking for an agent and developing relationships with directors/casting folk)? God knows I go to every audition I can and hang out with directors as often as I get the option. It just gets annoying going in to sing for assistant #8 who will never get a chance to actually relay what happened at the audition to anyone -- because it all gets precast except the few roles cast at the agent call. I just see the agent calls as being so much more productive as far as being cast in stuff. So, what to do until then...just sit back and wait for a break?
I don't know...maybe I'm missing ways to meet more casting people and directors...any ideas?
"Fundamentalism means never having to say 'I'm wrong.'"
-- unknown
#5478
Posted: 11/25/04 at 1:36am
I know film more than Broadway, but I would say keep on keepin' on with Assistant #8. Networking is key. Do you do regional as well?
"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)
"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater
"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell
"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater
"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell
#5479
Posted: 11/25/04 at 1:49am
I just got back from doing nearly two years straight of regional gig after regional gig...which doesn't help me keep fresh in the minds of the casting folks here in NYC. It's a bizarre balance that I"m fumbling around trying to find. All I know is that now is the time for me to stay in NYC for a bit. =)
"Fundamentalism means never having to say 'I'm wrong.'"
-- unknown
#5480
Posted: 11/25/04 at 2:04am
Do you have a musical theatre background? (formal training, etc.) I remember someone saying on here that if you're not doing regional in NYC, you won't get noticed.
"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)
"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater
"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell
"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater
"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell
#5481
Posted: 11/25/04 at 2:10am
I'm pretty balanced between musical theatre and straight theatre. I've also got a few film/tv credits. What do you mean "regional in NYC"?
"Fundamentalism means never having to say 'I'm wrong.'"
-- unknown
#5482
Posted: 11/25/04 at 2:12am
I have no practical advice about getting an agent or anything, but my mind sort of wanders into the territory of whether you know someone who writes/composes that you could put on a show with?
I was riding the subway the other day and this girl stood up and started doing some spoken word poetry and then handed out cards advertising her upcoming gig. This is NYC people don't take flyers if they don't want them, but a nice cross-section of people actually took them and pocketed them instead of throwing them on the ground.
Which isn't to say you're not trying because obviously you are but maybe some out of the box thinking is required too.
Look at Bare, they just put it up without having any experience in developing a show.
::pats self for staying on topic::
I was riding the subway the other day and this girl stood up and started doing some spoken word poetry and then handed out cards advertising her upcoming gig. This is NYC people don't take flyers if they don't want them, but a nice cross-section of people actually took them and pocketed them instead of throwing them on the ground.
Which isn't to say you're not trying because obviously you are but maybe some out of the box thinking is required too.
Look at Bare, they just put it up without having any experience in developing a show.
::pats self for staying on topic::
"Too young to hold on and too old to just break free and run" - Jeff Buckley
#5483
Posted: 11/27/04 at 1:33am
Hey guys... I haven't been over here in, like, forever (school sucks the big one), but I just popped in to lurk and found out that John is doing Hairspray again, which I happen to be seeing December 8th. Does anyone have any more info on this?... Because it just made my year. The show's website has him down under ensemble, so I assume he won't be filling in for any principle anytime soon, right? Sucks because I would love to see him in the role he originated. 
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
#5484
Posted: 11/27/04 at 10:30am
John is actually in the role he originated, Fender. He is also understudying Link and Corny, so hope for the best! :-P
#5485
Posted: 11/28/04 at 2:01pm
Woah, how'd we slip to the middle of the third page...
/on topic/
Thinking of getting tickets for the siblings to see John in HAIRSPRAY next month...
/on topic/
Thinking of getting tickets for the siblings to see John in HAIRSPRAY next month...
JOHN LITHGOW
I just realized, your last name is Butz! Both "Norbert" AND "Butz" are in your name! You must have gotten picked on a lot as a child!
#5486
Posted: 11/28/04 at 6:57pm
Is John on the HAIRSPRAY OCR, too?
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#5487
Posted: 11/28/04 at 7:18pm
A little off-topic, but I just got back from NYC, so here's the short version for those of you who don't read the LJ.
Night Mother--decent
Ave. Q--hilarious
Brooklyn--Painful at times, but the performers are amazing
Rent (yes, again)--pretty good, and Drew and Jeremy are so cute...
Great to meet Matt, sorry to miss Gina and Tracee.
I'm glad you had a good time at the concert Tracee, it sounds incredible.
Got offered a job on Staten Island for the summer. Seriously considering taking it. Not a lot of money, but free room. Hm...
And after reading the last three pages, can I just comment on the randomness of Love4Cheno's post? I just don't even know how to respond to that...
I can't believe John is back in Hairspray and I can't see it!!
Night Mother--decent
Ave. Q--hilarious
Brooklyn--Painful at times, but the performers are amazing
Rent (yes, again)--pretty good, and Drew and Jeremy are so cute...
Great to meet Matt, sorry to miss Gina and Tracee.
I'm glad you had a good time at the concert Tracee, it sounds incredible.
Got offered a job on Staten Island for the summer. Seriously considering taking it. Not a lot of money, but free room. Hm...
And after reading the last three pages, can I just comment on the randomness of Love4Cheno's post? I just don't even know how to respond to that...
I can't believe John is back in Hairspray and I can't see it!!
Why do we play with fire?
Why do we run our fingers through the flame?
Why do we leave our hands on the stove, although we know we're in for some pain?
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#5488
Posted: 11/28/04 at 8:37pm
is anyone going to the Pippin concert? Im sure this was already posted, but I cant read all the stuff before this! :) if anyone is going and wants to meet up (since im now going by myself) ill be there prob. by 6:30. or even after the show!
aimee
aimee
"will you be my friend, when everything ends?"-drift (jeremy schonfeld)
#5489
Posted: 11/28/04 at 8:40pm
Hey Blue, John has a clip of him singing It Takes Two on his site.
Yes, I believe he is on the OBCR.
Yes, I believe he is on the OBCR.
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Updated On: 11/28/04 at 08:40 PM
#5490
Posted: 11/29/04 at 3:55pm
I wish I could go see Pippin. I have just recently "discovered" BARE and Michael Arden.I listen to it a lot, but then I get sad that I will never see it! Anyway, Just wanted to say I am a new fan and envy all of you who got to experience this awesome show with such an awesome cast!
#5491
Posted: 11/29/04 at 5:31pm
WOW So many new people! Welcome!
Just wanted to say I am a new fan and envy all of you who got to experience this awesome show with such an awesome cast!
You know I miss out on alot living soo far away but I must say that I will forever be grateful for getting to see this show!
Glad you had fun in NYC Jess, not that there was any doubt you would!
Well I will be up bright and early for a review of the show tonight, If you all read this before you go...
Have a great time, on me!!!
Just wanted to say I am a new fan and envy all of you who got to experience this awesome show with such an awesome cast!
You know I miss out on alot living soo far away but I must say that I will forever be grateful for getting to see this show!
Glad you had fun in NYC Jess, not that there was any doubt you would!
Well I will be up bright and early for a review of the show tonight, If you all read this before you go...
...and still you hold on, to every old song... - Adam Pascal
#5492
Posted: 11/30/04 at 2:11am
Is it possible to be proud of someone you don't really know? Because if it is then I was beaming with pride tonight on Michael's behalf. He was, as EddieVarley so astutely put it, so devoted to putting his all into the role. The one word that keeps ringing through my mind is glorious, I just think he was glorious.
The whole production was, but Michael in particular! I'll be on a nice big cloud my own corner of the sky for a good long while over this.
And from what I could see of the top of their heads, Jenna, Natalie and Kierran were as well.
I must also think of a way to see my newest girl crush Jenna as Nessarose. She's so sweet y'all.
Bedtime for me, but remind me to update more tomorrow!
The whole production was, but Michael in particular!
I'll be on a nice big cloud my own corner of the sky for a good long while over this. And from what I could see of the top of their heads, Jenna, Natalie and Kierran were as well.
I must also think of a way to see my newest girl crush Jenna as Nessarose. She's so sweet y'all.
Bedtime for me, but remind me to update more tomorrow!
"Too young to hold on and too old to just break free and run" - Jeff Buckley
#5493
Posted: 11/30/04 at 12:32pm
And from what I could see of the top of their heads, Jenna, Natalie and Kierran were as well.
Don't forget the top of Adam's head! He was great, too!
Don't forget the top of Adam's head! He was great, too!
#5494
Posted: 11/30/04 at 3:06pm
Don't forget the top of Adam's head! He was great, too!
Always worried about the top of his head aren't you?
Always worried about the top of his head aren't you?
#5495
Posted: 11/30/04 at 3:12pm
Scott goes into the JCS tour tonite! Break a leg!
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#5496
Posted: 11/30/04 at 4:06pm
Scott goes into the JCS tour tonite! Break a leg!
YAY for Scott. I'm sure he'll be brilliant! :)
And had a wonderful time last night with SCBWannabe and Trisky. Michael was amazing as Pippin. Unfortunately we couldn't really see anyone else from BARE from our seats since we were all the way on the left but they sounded great! :)
Nice to see so many other Bww'ers as well and you know who you are! :)
YAY for Scott. I'm sure he'll be brilliant! :)
And had a wonderful time last night with SCBWannabe and Trisky. Michael was amazing as Pippin. Unfortunately we couldn't really see anyone else from BARE from our seats since we were all the way on the left but they sounded great! :)
Nice to see so many other Bww'ers as well and you know who you are! :)
"... Still a little bit of your taste in my mouth.
Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt. Still a little hard to say what's going on..." Damien Rice
#5497
Posted: 11/30/04 at 4:41pm
Always worried about the top of his head aren't you?
*sigh* Minds out of the gutter, children!
*sigh* Minds out of the gutter, children!
#5498
Posted: 12/2/04 at 8:29am
FYI NYC residents.
Under-Exposed Presents: The Songs of Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan featuring Michael Arden, Alison Fraser, Mandy Gonzalez, Kate Shindle, and more!
Sunday, December 12th at 7:00 PM @ OPIA
OPIA is located on 103 East 57th St. off of Lexington Ave. Tickets are $15.00 cover plus a $15.00 food or drink minimum. $5.00 discounts will be offered to anyone who brings a toy or makes a donation to TOYS FOR TOTS. For reservations, call 212-688-3939 or visit www.liveatopia.com for more information.
Have I mentioned how much I hate law school? Part of that has to do with me pulling out my hair trying to figure out how to learn 3 months of material in 2 weeks & the other part is that I am missing things like this. Four finals...how will I survive?
I expect a full report from those who can go. Not only is Michael Arden singing, but I love Brian Lowdermilk's music. He has a live recording of The Woman Upstairs Production now available on his website.
http://www.brianlowdermilk.com/
Under-Exposed Presents: The Songs of Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan featuring Michael Arden, Alison Fraser, Mandy Gonzalez, Kate Shindle, and more!
Sunday, December 12th at 7:00 PM @ OPIA
OPIA is located on 103 East 57th St. off of Lexington Ave. Tickets are $15.00 cover plus a $15.00 food or drink minimum. $5.00 discounts will be offered to anyone who brings a toy or makes a donation to TOYS FOR TOTS. For reservations, call 212-688-3939 or visit www.liveatopia.com for more information.
Have I mentioned how much I hate law school? Part of that has to do with me pulling out my hair trying to figure out how to learn 3 months of material in 2 weeks & the other part is that I am missing things like this. Four finals...how will I survive?
I expect a full report from those who can go. Not only is Michael Arden singing, but I love Brian Lowdermilk's music. He has a live recording of The Woman Upstairs Production now available on his website.
http://www.brianlowdermilk.com/
Updated On: 12/2/04 at 08:29 AM
#5499
Posted: 12/2/04 at 9:29am
*cries*
All I want for Christmas is... cash.
All I want for Christmas is... cash.
"Too young to hold on and too old to just break free and run" - Jeff Buckley
#5500
Posted: 12/2/04 at 9:46am
I bet Scott is doing great in JCS! He was one of the nicest people I have met at a stage door...I hope to hang out with him more when I get to the city.
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