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Author: Aspen Thompson

Try to Remember

September 16, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Working in Theatre & Film

Memorization Techniques “Try to Remember”, from the musical The Fantasticks, is a nostalgic tune that […]

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Some Enchanted Audition Piece

May 26, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Auditions, Working in Theatre & Film

How to Pick the “Right” Piece In South Pacific, Emile sings about finding the perfect […]

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My Strongest Suit

May 25, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Auditions, Working in Theatre & Film

Clothing for Actors & Dancers Amneris takes pride in how she dresses, proclaiming that “dress […]

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Do You Want to Build an Audition Book?

May 12, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Auditions, Working in Theatre & Film

A Guide to Choosing Audition Material Anna sings to her sister, Elsa, hoping they can […]

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Consider Yourself…an Artist

May 11, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Designers, Directors & Dramaturgs, Playwrights & Screenwriters, Production Team, Working in Theatre & Film

Gain Confidence & Eliminate Inadequacy The Artful Dodger and his chums invite Oliver into their […]

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Anybody Have a Map?

May 5, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Designers, Directors & Dramaturgs, Playwrights & Screenwriters, Production Team, Working in Theatre & Film

Choosing Where to Get Your Degree Heidi and Cynthia independently sing about the stress of […]

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When I Look at You

April 28, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Auditions, Working in Theatre & Film

A Guide to Headshots Marguerite longs for her husband to be the man he used […]

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The Spark of Creation

April 27, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Working in Theatre & Film

Creating an Actor Website In Children of Eden, Eve believes that she has “the spark […]

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If I Were A Rich Man

April 21, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Working in Theatre & Film

Acting on a Budget Tevye sings about all the wonderful things he would do and […]

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Nice Work If You Can Get It

April 14, 2021Actors Singers & Dancers, Working in Theatre & Film

Job Ideas for Actors Jimmy Winter sings about how utterly wonderful love can be if […]

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