Monologues & Auditions - How To Get That Part

Planning on auditioning for "Pied Pipers", "eTc", "Broadway by the Bay"? If you want a speaking part, you'll need a prepared one-minute monologue, which will be provided in this class. Have you always wanted to be in a play or musical but you haven't known how to go about it? This is your chance to learn about professional, regional and community theatre while picking up the skills needed to audition and get that part. The trick is "being prepared". You'll discover tips for "cold readings", "characterizations", what your "type" is, and find the right song to audition with. If you've already had experience, this is your opportunity to brush up on your skills.

Age Range: 2nd-5th

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