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A Practical Guide to Auditioning: Theatre Actor's Edition Pt. I Cover
12/29/2023

A Practical Guide to Auditioning: Theatre Actor's Edition Pt. I

Where do you find out about auditions? What auditions should you go to? What should you expect when going to an audition? I will guide you through everything you need to know about auditioning as a theatre actor in 2023 in Part I of this series.

What does it take: Singing "Annie" Cover
8/22/2022

What does it take: Singing "Annie"

In "What Does It Take?," the NYVC team examines the vocal demands, challenges, and joys of roles in Musical Theatre. This time Zac Bradford breaks down the "hard knocks" of singing the role of Annie.

Finding the 'Why' with David McCall Cover
2/28/2022

Finding the 'Why' with David McCall

Why do we do what we do? What is it about the profession that compels us to devote our lives to all the ups and downs that accompany this ever-changing rollercoaster ride?

Trust Yourself: A Talk with Arbender Robinson Cover
12/13/2021

Trust Yourself: A Talk with Arbender Robinson

In this second installment in our performance series, Arbender discusses taking your practice and putting it to work!

Auditioning 101: What Are They Looking For? Cover
9/30/2016

Auditioning 101: What Are They Looking For?

I already know what you are thinking. The wheels are spinning and the corners of your mouth are creeping into a smile.

Challenge: What can you do in 8 bars? Cover
7/18/2016

Challenge: What can you do in 8 bars?

What can you possibly do in eight bars? The answer is A LOT.

Preparing For Your Best Audition: An Actor’s Checklist Cover
10/20/2015

Preparing For Your Best Audition: An Actor’s Checklist

Auditioning. The word strikes fear in every actor, seasoned and amateur alike. However, this doesn't have to be the case!

Setting SMART Goals Cover
3/2/2015

Setting SMART Goals

We all want something in this business. But what you want is different from what your best friend might want, even if it is the very same goal.

Why Am I Doing This Again? Cover
7/24/2014

Why Am I Doing This Again?

I had a one hour break in which to eat, go to the bank, respond to client emails, and be ready to start the second half of a lengthy teaching day. I raced out of the studio past the slow walkers to the bank...

Ego Reads. Humility breeds. Cover
11/3/2013

Ego Reads. Humility breeds.

In my absence from chronicling my thoughts from a music director/coach perspective, I have seen some brilliant performances that have given me pause; performances that made me stop and think, “How is something so...