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• Your Greatest Tool … Preparation

  Written By Claire Simon published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, general, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  I’ve spent the last couple weeks immersed in regional theatre auditions which are usually really wonderful. I don’t know why it seems that the more time we give our lovely actors, the less prepared they are, but it’s a mystery. A mystery I’d really rather not be part of I’m thinking. Keep in mind, that for one day of auditions, we usually spend 3 weeks to a month getting ready ourselves. We read the script, get breakdowns out and pre read anyon…

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• Four Words That Will Change Your Audition

  Written By Claire Simon published in acting tips, audition tips, etiquette, general, simonlive, simonsays, the business of acting

  When I was fresh out of college and swimming in the audition world without a paddle, I’d made an audition appointment at a large theatre and was required to bring a classical piece. The college I’d just graduated from was a liberal arts college which translated for me was “we will teach you a little about a lot of things and will prepare you for nothing ..”. Thus I left college with a whole lot of confidence and no clue how to navigate the prof…

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