4 Reasons Why You Should Audition for Community Theatre
Want more Musical Theatre in your life?
Ever considered auditioning for Community Theatre?
I recently finished the Australian premiere of ‘Anne and Gilbert’ at Beaumaris Theatre.
Being my first community theatre production, I cannot stop raving about it!
There is a part of me that wishes I had done more community theatre productions growing up.
Keep reading to find out why!
Make new like-minded friends
There is no question about it.
Backstage at Beaumaris Theatre 2021, Left to right: Elsie, Amelia, Ellie, Bronte, Millie, Heidi, Karen
Musical Theatre people are their own breed.
So where else is better to meet them, then in the cast of a musical!
A show normally runs from rehearsal to closing night, 6 months in total.
In this time you probably see each other from 3-9hrs a week.
This is plenty of time to develop friendships with your cast members and create bonds that can last a life time.
Most importantly take the time to have conversation other than the musical.
Stay back after rehearsal and chat with someone for 5 minutes.
Don’t know what to talk about?
Start off with the thing you already know you have in common- Musical Theatre!
Remember also that not all people in your cast are going to be your best bud for life. Don’t put this added pressure on yourself that you need to get along with everyone. This is simply not the case with life.
2. Support and share joy to local community
You’d be surprised at how many people, in their adult years, haven’t seen a musical live.
It is understandable, if they simply didn’t have any opportunities of live theatre near them.
And you, as a performer understand how much light and love can be given through the show!
Volunteering your time to be in a production allows more people to share in the joy of theatre!
3. Develop who you are as a performer
As you audition for more community theatre shows, you are getting to know which musicals suit you the best.
Not every show may fit you, or may bring you joy. '
Create your list of your favourite shows you’ve been in.
Certain music styles, dancing abilities, or topics/issues confronted in the show may make that show a better fit for you.
If you are thinking of making performing your career:
Take each community theatre production as an opportunity to practice your trade
Diligence in rehearsal time to learn material
Being punctual and organised with communication
Organised during showtime
Respectful to all cast and crew
Go into each production with the mindset that you are a professional.
See how this changes your interactions with others, or the way you act in a rehearsal space.
4. Helps with Confidence
Every part of it will help strengthen and mature you.
From interacting with peers to the act of performing on stage.
Let’s be honest, pretty much everyone struggles with making friends and talking to new people.
Casts are a great way to meet new people and have chances to strengthen relationships during the 6 months of rehearsals together.
Also finding your voice on stage is one of the greatest gifts of performing.
Being able to shine in whatever role you have, giving the character a voice even if you may be a quiet person.
Honestly, I find it easier sometimes to interact onstage then in real life. Why not take the opportunity to practice social interactions in the light of the characters you play.
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