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How to Relax Before Doing Stand-up Comedy

By AprilEClark

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There's nothing funny about bombing on stage during a stand-up comedy routine. Here's how to settle the nerves before taking the stage... more »

How to Review a Play

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Because the performance of a play is an ephemeral event, lasting only a few hours, it's an especially challenging art form to review. Preparing in advance is crucial, as is keeping an open mind about the different choices a director might make... more »

How to Sell Your Art

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Some artists may recoil at the notion of selling their work, but it's the best way to lose the label starving artist. Approaching your work as a salable commodity as much as a creation can ultimately boost your visibility and, hopefully, your ... more »

How to Slate at an Audition

By jgcast

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Q: I recently attended my first audition and I was asked to slate. I didn't know what that meant and I felt pretty stupid for asking. Can you explain what slating is and how I can prepare one for my next audition?.. more »

How to Survive in an Arts and Performing Arts School

By Kaizerorama17

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Fiorella H. LaGuardia High School of Arts and Performing Arts is one of New York City’s 9 prestigious Specialized High Schools. The curricula is surrounded by the arts and the performing arts but the school also prepares public high school ... more »

How to Write a Book Review

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A good book review provides readers with enough information to determine whether the book is one that they want to read. It is not just a summary of a work, but also a critical commentary, including an opinion of the work substantiated with facts... more »

How to Write About Art

By fearlessfox

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This article will lead an aspiring writer to some of the different writers websites I have come across in my wanderings. I may not know much about art or how to write about it, but aren't we all writers of one degree or the other if we are ... more »

How to Ace a Cold Read

By jgcast

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Q: I finally attended an audition last week. I studied my monologue for a few days and was ready to show them my talent. Then, when the casting director called me in to perform, they took one look at me and gave me a whole different monologue to ... more »

How to apply for a design job—and get it!

By Jennysaur

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Can't seem to land that great design job? Here's what to wear, how to act and how to make a great portfolio & resume to land the design job of your dreams!.. more »

How to Be a Writer

By Tena Green

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If you feel you would enjoy being an author, there are ways to become a very good writer without having to go in debt for 4 to 6 years of college. Be aware that a college education is very advantageous when it comes to being published; but there ... more »

How to Become a Broadway Producer

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The bright lights of Broadway call to many people. Actors, dancers, singers, writers and creative types from all over try to make their dream of making it on Broadway come true. Every show on Broadway has to be produced. You may be the right ... more »

How to Become a Cartoonist

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Cartoonists are multitalented individuals who draw cartoons in addition to creating their story lines and captions. The top measure of a cartoonist's success is having cartoons syndicated in major newspapers throughout the country. However, not ... more »

How to Become a Chef

By Chad A. Hagy

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Learning how to become a chef is a challenging and rewarding experience. The Food Network and programs on other channels have made cooking a popular pastime and many people are looking to cooking as a career. With the culinary arts being a ... more »

How to Become a Graphic Designer

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Graphic designers are responsible for creating notable product logos and/or packaging designs that will catch the public's eye and increase a company's sales. To be successful, designers must also possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ... more »

How to become a makeup artist

By Audie Metcalf

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Did you quarantine your baby sister in your room, armed only with your mom's Estee Lauder dark-brown base, fire-engine red lipstick and a polaroid camera? And after said kidnapping, did you produce a heavily-painted 3 year old and a collection of ... more »

How to Become a Music Producer

By Henry

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Music producers are really the heart and soul of any recording. They’re the great unsung artists working behind the scenes. Bad production can make a great song sound terrible. Great production can elevate songwriting. Think of George Martin ... more »

How to become a professional piano tuner and technician

By nypianos

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Apprentice Program We're glad to see that you're interested in learning the trade, and think that it's a great idea to ask first. -I'll do my best to give a good overview of our profession. We are a third-generation family company, specializing ... more »

How to Become a Special Effects Artist

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Special effects artists use makeup, trick camera work and computer graphics to create imaginative, realistic scenes and audio for movies and television. It's a important part of every movie. The path to get to working for an F/X company on the ... more »

How to Become an Actor or Actress and make a living from Acting

By Joey Fiero

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Some say to become a successful actor you really have to have "the passion" and patience for the "big break" but if patience isn't one of your virtues then it's time to for you to become more then just an actor in the ... more »

How to Become an Art Critic

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Art critics and artists often have a love-hate relationship. The artist often struggles to make others see his vision and the art critic is often in a constant state of critique. The art critic also possesses reason and understanding, having a ... more »

How to Get Into a College Theater Program

By KittyJ

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Bitten by the acting bug? Perhaps you've considered pursuing a degree in theater arts? The following tips will guide you in selecting, and gaining acceptance to your choice of college theater programs... more »

How to Improve and Grow Your Work Relationship with Professional Photographers

By crystalwright

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A photographer's experiences with you on the set will determine whether they will book or recommend you for another assignment. Here are 8 things that you can do to facilitate great working relationships with all of the photographers that you ... more »

How to make MONEY playing VIDEO GAMES

By DoctorSnot

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Dr. Snot, like many of you, loves his video games....so, it goes without saying that one of the coolest jobs of all times would be, of course being a video game tester! Some companies actually hire video game testers as full time employees. ... more »

How to Properly Package a Screenplay for Submittal

By Kat Yares

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Agents and producers receive dozens of screenplays a week from new screenwriters hoping to get their script read and produced. How the screenplay is packaged can determine if the script is read or immediately thrown in the reject pile... more »

How to Research Salary Ranges and Benefits for a Photographer

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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The salary you will make as a photographer will depend mostly on you. If you have an artistic eye, thorough knowledge of your craft and the will to market yourself, you can make well beyond the average annual range of approximately $16,000 to ... more »

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