Question for the chronologically challenged.- Page 2

[shermanslave]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 1:06pm

i would suggest that you never burn any bridge that you cross. even if you think a person is the most untalented, obnoxious nobody you have never met, it is very likely that that same person will be a casting director in 10 years.

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 2:16pm

yeah, there is some famous quote about the people you step on during the climb up the ladder will be the same ones you bump into on your way back down.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 3:12pm

If you've had garlic for supper--say shrimp acampi--bring a taste of it for your leading lady to try. Once she's had some she won't be able to smell it on your breath. Believe me, it's more effective than mouthwash.

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 4:16pm

c'mon, DOLLYPOP, when was the last time you kissed a leading lady? perhaps a leading MAN, but c'mon...

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 4:22pm

SHERMAN...anytime you and the possessive B/F want to drive two hours north, i'm happy to host. We have a bit more than two McDonald's. i'm always looking for new theatre buddies. In the mean time, rent MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS. There will be a quiz later.

[shermanslave]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 4:24pm

TX, we live in NYC now so it would be a lot farther than a two-hour drive. I try to visit Texas every 9 months. It has been 13 months right now, but that's okay too.

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 4:26pm

definitely, i could live with that. i try to visit NYC as much as possible. i don't think i'll ever afford being able to live there in the manner to which i'd like to become accustomed, though!

[DofB5]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 5:28pm

Still haven't figured the question out, huh? I gave you the answer.

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[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 12/27/03 at 5:30pm

son_of_a_gunn:
Study the composers and lyricists from the first half and middle of the 20th century: Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, The Gershwins, Jermoe Kern, Johnny Mercer, E. Y. Harburg, Vincent Youmans, Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, among many others. Many of these composers had hugely successfuly career both on Broadway and off. MANY of their movie and Broadway scores--I could say scores of scores--are available on CD. I promise you will have a great time listening to this music and enhance your enjoyment of musical theatre at the same time. You already know many of their songs, I would gamble. Just a very few suggestions, some from Broadway, others from the movies:

Rodgers and Hart: Pal Joey, Babes In Arms
Cole Porter: Kiss Me Kate, Anything Goes, Can-Can
George Gershwin: Strike Up The Band, Porgy And Bess, An American In Paris
Jerome Kern: Show Boat, Roberta
Johnny Mercer (lyricist): St. Louis Woman, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
Vincent Youmans: No, No, Nanette, Through The Years
Kurt Weill: The Threepenny Opera, Knickerbocker Holiday
Harold Arlen: House Of Flowers, A Star Is Born, The Wizard Of Oz
Irving Berlin: This Is The Army, Annie Get Your Gun

SHOW BOAT is an important show to study in understanding the evolution of the modern American musical.

Where is WOSQ? She always has wonderful answers to queries such as this.

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 12/28/03 at 2:34am

I just have to say thanks for the great posts everybody I do listen to all your comments, and hope that some other people on the board will too. That and I wanted to pull it back up to the top of the board in case anyone hasn't seen this topic yet. Thanks Again!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 12/28/03 at 10:05am

I going back to Houston next week for the first time in a couple of years.

[IssaMe]

Posted: 12/29/03 at 9:40am

1. Learn French.

2. Spend a year in London.

3. As early as possible in your career, hire a press agent - particularly if you are working in New York or L.A. It may be expensive, but it is never too early. Not only do you need to be noticed, but you'll get on the best industry invitation lists where you'll meet some people you should know. And it might even help you get an agent.

4. Do every reading, showcase and workshop you can, every benefit you can. If you can't be in 'em, attend 'em. You'll never be discovered sitting home eating Pepperidge Farm cupcakes on a Saturday night (the same can be said about dating).

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 12/29/03 at 9:42am

I'm not an 'old, experienced actress' but my favorite piece of advice is if you hate someone working on a show- never let them know. It's gonna come back to you later- almost always.

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 12/29/03 at 9:45am

Sleep with the producer!

[Phantom2]

Posted: 12/29/03 at 11:30am

It depends on the Producer.

[rlbgbc]

Posted: 12/29/03 at 11:44am

If you're a budding performer, know this:

ALWAYS be easy to work with. ALWAYS. Check attitudes, egos, temper tantrums, forked tongues, gossip-spreading, etc. at the door. It was my experience that, in the grand scheme of things, talent has LITTLE to do with castability. Especially in Equity ranks. EVERYONE is talented. A person might be the most talented at an audition, but if their reputation precedes them (in a bad way), more often than not a producer and/or director will go with the not-as-talented-but-easy-to-work-with. It may be a cliche, but the adjective "professional" carries a lot of weight.

And one thing I always tried to remember: it ain't brain surgery. Having a healthy perspective of the business called "show" can save your sanity.