Carromato Teatro

The downsides to acting careers are obvious: There's not much work, and you fight tooth and nail to get the work that is available. So rather than waiting in the wings for your big break, make the first move and create your own opportunities. Those with formal training from acting schools become experts in the field and make key connections with professionals who can open the doors to work and success.BackstageStudents pursuing acting degrees often take courses in radio and television broadcasting, communications, film, theater, drama, or dramatic literature. Many continue past the bachelor's level and earn a master of fine arts degree, which may include courses in stage speech and movement, directing, playwriting, and design, as well as intensive acting workshops. Check with the National Association of Schools of Theatre to make sure your theater arts program is accredited.But acting degrees are just the beginning -- continuing education is a must as well. Actors need to research roles and sometimes even learn a foreign language or train with a dialect coach for a particular role. Actors may also need to learn other performance skills, such as singing, dancing, skating, juggling, miming, horseback riding, fencing, and stage combat.OnstageAfter studying at ... [more..]

So how do you choose the right monologue?One important suggestion we have to make is that before choosing your audition monologues you should find some background information on the company you will be auditioning for. This will help you decide what kind of monologues you should prepare for that particular audition.Always have two audition monologues prepared. In almost all cases the audition will only call for one audition monologue, but on the off chance that the directors are interested but still very indecisive as to weather to call you back. The director may ask if you have anything else prepared. Do not answer with an emphatic "Yes!" The best answer should be a casual "Yes, there is another piece I have been working on," or something of the like. Make sure both pieces are very polished and well rehearsed, make sure also that the characters of each piece are not alike--they should be different to show off your versatility.If you have the opportunity to perform/audition both audition monologues, do not be afraid to take a few moments to take a few deep breaths and get into character before starting your second piece. Having told the director/casting crew that you have ... [more..]