Ever wondered what goes on behind the curtain? Come with us backstage to see what it takes to bring a play to life. We’ll take a look at some of the extraordinary work that’s gone into the backstage action of Little Shop of Horrors, Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Stage Kiss, Young Frankenstein, Romeo and Juliet, I Was a Rat and so many others.
Tom Smith’s award-winning two-act play features nuns and priests, reporters, former lovers, and all the usual hijinks that make up a farce: mistaken identities, accusations, multiple door slammings, a bit of a whodunnit and over-the-top non-stop action.
So, you’ve auditioned for a community theatre production, and now you’ve been invited to a callback—congratulations! But what exactly does this mean? Here’s everything you need to know about callbacks, why we do them, and how to prepare.
Beneath the wild catharsis of comedy and loaded with sneaky surprises, next week’s One Act Play Festival (running Feb. 27-March 1) will flip you from whooping with laughter to pondering life’s perplexities. If rehearsals are any indication, the three-play lineup, produced by Pine Tree Players, is provocative, clever and — if that’s not enough — promises to bolster your roster of Dad jokes (no kidding).
A movement session shows us how you approach physical character choices. There’s no skill threshold to meet—this isn’t about dance or athletic ability. It’s about how you move your body and make physical choices to bring a character to life, how you follow rhythm and move in tandem with other actors.
Auditioning with Pine Tree Players is a welcoming experience! This article gives you information on what to expect and tips on how to prepare. We can’t wait to see you shine!
Since self-tapes are done on your own time and can be re-recorded as many times as you need, directors expect to see your best possible work. Check out our 10 tips on creating your most successful audition tape.
