How much do actors make on Broadway? — Page 4

>> That is an awesome story about your 18 year old friend...that
>> is what I'm talking about. When the casting people see how
>> talented you are, they will cast you immediately because
>> they want to have talented people in the show.

And team players . . . you are NOT that. And yeah, I do believe you are a troll. Definitely!

>> With my resume and the roles that I have played,
>> it just makes so much sense.

Oh yeah, right! LOL!
So, if you're not a troll . . . what's your "real name"? So we can watch your career. And hey, by the way, I happen to know quite a few casting directors, agents and managers here in New York -- and have friends on Broadway. Thus, you'd have to give us a name for any contacts on this board. Go ahead!

>> Look to see how many broadway actors still take voice lessons

Correct! Many, many . . .
>> here I thought that I could post on this board to make
>> connacts and get the ins and outs of Broadway . . .

Only way to make contacts and tell us your name. So, we can really find out who you are. Troll!

>> and you have to say such cruel things. Have I ever done
>> anything to you?

Yes, once again . . . you are saying cruel things to everyone on this board! All of very, very talented, hard-working, more deserving than you, in voice lessons [even though we know how to sing, but want to keep our instrument fresh, in focus and improve] and playing lead roles bigger and better than yours. You are saying cruel things in your very demeanor. So, yes, you are "doing it" to us.

BUT, since you are a troll and just being an jerk and total a&@hole. Walk your talk (typing) . . . Why aren't you in New York right now? What the hell is holding you up? What is all this talk . . . get over here, tomorrow and get your agent, manager and do not work, no classes or improvement of your instrument and take your lead roles. There are several auditions this week, I'm sure you can do this very quickly.

Check the listings and call the casting director yourself and just tell him or her what you have been telling us -- and maybe you won't have to wait in any line. They will, obviously, put you ahead of all the Equity actors with appointments (even though that is illegal -- agent or no agent, Equity has first choice of appointments) and you won't be required, by any means, to do anything proactive in your career.

In fact, wow, I'm sorry . . . Is that you, Nathan Lane?! LOL!

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Well, Kevin Miller . . .you best learn the business side of the industry before you think "it's that easy"! LOL!

"How To Agent Your Agent" is a great book . . .
and again, "How To Sell Yourself As An Actor" by K Callan is another.

I mean, right . . . you're perfection and shouldn't take one more lesson. I get it! I'm surprised you don't drop out now and come here. I mean, come one, do you really need school or a degree with your talent? I think not!

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Thank you ssfun90067. I have had a long week and your comments have provided me with the good laugh that I needed.

Have you thought about performing in Forbidden Broadway or some other show where you could benefit from making others laugh?

Besides the oodles and oodles of talent that you keep going on and on about...you should also mention that you are VERY modest. Maybe you could put that on your resume under "special talents?"

Don't get me wrong...if you're good, then you're good. However, I think you're either: A) incredibly naive in your thought process, or B) incredibly stupid in your thought process, or C) BOTH A and B. (I'm leaning toward option "C", personally)

I'm sure if you ask even the most seasoned professionals, you will find out that it's not as easy as you think it will be. I'd be willing to bet your going to have to work your a$$ off to get into that chorus that you so despise.

And hey...since you won't have to worry about money issues since you clearly are going to get that starring role, like...tomorrow (even BEFORE the strike ends!)...maybe you can TEACH someone how to be as wonderful as you...(and charge a fortune of course!)

BTW...don't try telling me that I am jealous of your talent...it won't work and couldn't be further from the truth.

Updated On: 11/16/07 at 07:54 PM

hahahahaha wow. You sound like this kid I know who thinks he the best as well, i guarantee, there is someone in one of your shows that is just as good or even better then you. I think what we all need is proof so make a video of you acting, singing, and dancing and i guarantee there are people on this thread who have much experience in theater so youll probably get some tips. And btw, take singing, dancing, and voice lessons

He's not even cute enough for this biz. And I can tell by his pic that he'll be bald before he's 30...and fat.

Besides, with no vocal training he'll never be able to perform 8 shows a week for a year or two. His voice will be shot.

If someone doesn't shoot him first...

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Let's make one thing clear, getting a lead in your high school shows doesn't mean you'll make it on Broadway. If you are saying "I'll only do leads" then be ready to be unemployed most of your career.

dude, no offense but if your head gets any bigger its gonna go BOOM!!!
Seriously, I'm 15, and I have been in almost 24 more shows then you (and 17 of them leads) and I dont go around saying "Ohh yea I am to good for lessons and I'm gonna be on Broadway" cuz you know what, THERE IS NO GURANTEE (sp) I would REALLY like to be on Broadway some day, but I know that is gonna take ALOT of hard work, energy, alot of rejections and alot of strenght, all of those you lack. You seriously think your gonna get to NYC and automaticly get chosen to play idk Simba in "Lion King"? cuz if you are then you have ALOT of dissapointment ahead of you. I take voice lessons, you know why CUZ I WANT TO HAVE MY VOICE GET STRONGER!Your voice is never gonna be as good as it CAN be if you dont have lessons. Men's voices dont stop changing till their 30 or so, and your in college so your in your early 20's (I think) so you certainly need them too. Almost every person on Broadway takes lessons still, All the actress's playing Elphaba in WICKED take them almost daily. And also, those parts you listed in "resume" on here, most arent even the leads in the show. Good luck, you will be needing it.

^ Haha true he prolly does. He prolly is one of those kids that comes from a family that thinks they hold the upper hand in everything.
But seriously dude, get a reality check. I suggest you try OFF Broadway first, see if you can handle a full out gig like that.

^hehe not a bad idea lol

eeh the school I go to we do 2 weekends and the regional theater I'm in we do around 2 weeks of shows. But yea NOTHING compared to 8 shows A WEEK for however long the show runs. If you dont get lessons....bye bye voicy.

Another hundred puppets just got off of the train
And came up through the ground,
While another hundred puppets just got off of the bus
And are looking around
At another hundred puppets who got off of the plane
And are looking at us
Who got off of the train
And the plane and the bus
Maybe yesterday.

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>> Ang....did I ever say I was perfect..NO...

Kevin, of course you DID say you are perfect. It's all over you responses.

>> I don't need lessons...singing/dancing/acting otherwise.

THERE IT IS! See, you're perfect and don't need lessons. Only PERFECT people do not need lessons. Because they've grown as far as they can. There is nothing else for you to learn, obviously! Thus, you must be the PERFECT PERSON. So, yes, you said it!

>> all my roles that I have done I have sung, danced,
>> acted......a triple threat. Why would someone take lessons in
>> something that they can do naturally.

Hmmm, perhaps to grow? To improve [if they're not as perfect as you already] and to learn new techniques as your body and voice age and change, and they do and will. To keep the talent fresh in between shows . . .to break any bad habits you may form or have already . . . etc., etc.

>> We had Tony awards in high school and I won 3 of them

Anywho, your a phony and we all know it. Anyone with an ounce of brains knows that high school does NOT count. You are, at best, a high school or middle school child trying to troll the board.

And until you're willing to accept PM and send me your real e-mail address and "real" contact info. No one is as snobby, ridiculous or insane as you in real life -- except playing children. And if you say it's jealously, you're probably a mental patient somewhere with delusions of grandeur and the IQ of a hen! Well, I don't want to insult any 10-year-old children on here . . . but your mental capacity is quite low.

>> Can't really quit school so far into the game.

Can't really be a real student with the attitude, spelling, and words you're saying -- as you must know more than your professors by now, if one bit of this was real.

> Yes, I am going to move to NYC right after I graduate . . .

I'll believe it when I see it. Hey, let's chat on the phone! I have free nighttime minutes . . . send me, in pm, your digits and I will call you tonight.

>> and get my first Broadway show in a leading role.

Keep dreaming, delusional weirdo or silly little child.

>> ..that's right...I will do it. Just you watch.

You have YouTube, we can see you in all your talented glory -- then we'll tell you! As proud as you are, you must be willing to display your talent via video to all of us jealous has-beens, right?

P.S. Yes, the thread is still going. But, hey, I feel good when a 15-year-old tells us he has been enjoying the thread. And perhaps, it will help a talented, intelligent young person wanting to know the real story.

I guess we can credit Kevin with that much. He opened up a discussion that lead to a lot of information for any up and coming Actor/Singer who wants to be realistic and try their hand at a Broadway career!

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Updated On: 11/16/07 at 09:55 PM

Man you guys are gonna feel really stupid when SS is a big star. I hope you remember- I was the NICE one SS and sign my playbill at the stagedoor!