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How to Build Acting Skills

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The acting bug bites at random, and there are many aspiring actors/waiters that can attest to how hard it is to be a successful, effective actor. Acting may look easy, but a lot of work goes into making it look that way. You must build your ... more »

How to Start a Small Theater Company

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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If you have a theatrical talent, you can channel that energy into your own theater company. If you reach out to other local talents in your community you can find the people who will fufill the many roles necessary to run a small repertory ... more »

How to beatbox

By BeatHead

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Beatboxing is not that different from normal human speech. You only have to start developing a rhythmical feeling and stress the pronunciation of certain letters and vowels until you can talk in the beatbox language ;). Listen to some music by ... more »

How to Behave in a Movie Theatre

By katspot

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It has been observed lately that there are some poor people who have never learned proper movie theatre etiquette. This is a crash course on how to behave while watching a movie in public... more »

How to Do Ryan Ross Style Stage Makeup

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Ryan Ross is known for his dynamic stage makeup while playing with his band, Panic at the Disco. He's often seen with heavy eyeliner and dramatic, themed looks that resemble bats or trees. Get Ryan's stage look by adapting unique inspirations ... more »

How to Find a Theatrical Agent

By jfish

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You have made the plunge and decided to try and make your living as an actor. One of the first things you are going to need in order to have a chance at the well-paying jobs is an agent. But how do you get one? Follow these steps and you will ... more »

How to Get Better Seats

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Want the best seat in the house? You'll need to invest some time or money, but it'll be worth it when you're sitting front row and center. Follow these tips and tricks to score better seats... more »

How to Get Involved in Local Theater

By Audrey M Brown

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For anyone who has always wanted to get involved in local theater, but has been too afraid to try!.. more »

How to Run a Warm-up Session Before a Play

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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It is essential for a theater cast to "warm-up" both physically and vocally before a play. Not only will this warm-up better prepare them for the stage, but it is an important bonding exercise as well. You can run a quick and successful theater ... more »

How to Save Money at the Movie Theatre

By IcyCucky

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We all know going to the movie theatre nowadays can put a hole in your pocket. The price of the ticket alone is around $9.00 for an adult, pop corn is $4.50 for a small box, and a small soft drink is another $4.50. Wait, you want a bottle of ... more »

How to Sneak Candy into a Movie Theatre

By Francine Sanchez

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An outing to the movie theatre can get expensive, especially when candy prices are inflated to 3-4x their worth. Sneaking candy into a movie theatre may seem fiendish, but it will save the movie goer a lot of money and is not ... more »

How to spot the most annoying person in the movie theater

By cftoto

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Going to the movies is one of life's simple pleasures, but too many people treat the theater like their own living room. Beware the following characters, who can make a great movie into two hours of cinematic hell... more »

How to write space opera

By timberwolf899

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Space opera is a sub-genre of science fiction characterized by archetypal characters and stories, lack of techy preoccupation, and grand scale. This is the sub-genre exemplified in the Star Wars films, and to some extent by the Battlestar ... more »

How to Become a Broadway Usher

By Jesse Schmitt

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If you like the New York theater scene and you feel like you belong on Broadway but you have no real talents as a singer, dancer or actor, there are still careers for you! Broadway Usher is a union job (IATSE Local 306) and is something that I ... more »

How to Create a Production Expense Worksheet for Most Entertainment Productions

By behappy

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Sometimes we need a template to help us have an idea of what some costs may be applied to putting on a theater production. Below I list categories you may consider tracking when doing a theater production... more »

How to Distress a Costume

By Paula Parker

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Few things affects the authenticity of a play as costumes that look too new. Think about it. How often does everyone walk around in crisp new clothes? This is especially true if you’re doing plays such as “Man of La Mancha” or “The Crucible” ... more »

How to do live Spoken Word

By BrokenGirl

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I always admired those poets that did Spoken Word on stage but I soon found out there are many ways to perform spoken word...Here's how...... more »

How to Ensure Your Dentist Will Never want to see you again.

By KTMg

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This will take a lot of bravery, but I can guarantee that your dentist will never want to see you again... more »

How to Get Cheap West End Theatre Tickets

By Gigi Burgdorf, eHow UK

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London's West End is the world's largest theatre district. With more than forty theatres offering a variety of shows--from heart-warming musicals to hard-hitting drama--the West End is the best place to be dazzled by theatrical legends and to ... more »

How to Host an Open Mic Night

By Phaea

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Open mic nights are the classic way to share your gifts with the world and test out material in a low-stakes and encouraging environment. To organize a local open mic night is to give the artistic voices of your community a powerful way to ... more »

How to Make Your Community Theater Musical Professional

By BrettOppegaard

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What separates the pros from the hobbyists in theater? Details. Every person on stage has an important part to play, a focus, a motivation, and if anyone in the cast is just there for the view, that's when the whole illusion begins to fall apart. ... more »

How to Organize a Community Theater Troupe

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Calling all drama queens--and kings! Community theater is perfect for serious actors as well as those who think they have what it takes to be a star. It's also a terrific outlet for directors, set designers, costume designers and musicians. So ... more »

How to Overcome the Fear of Reading Poetry to an Audience

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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You've written some poetry, and now you want to take that next step - which is sometimes very scary. But reading your poetry in public can also be exhilarating and liberating once you overcome your fears. This activity can also make you aware ... more »

How to Prepare Voice for an On Stage Performance

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A stage performance is a full range of exercises for your voice. In order to make sure you are prepared, warm up your voice daily. You should also practice doing specific things to warm up your voice the day of the performance... more »

How to Present a Monologue for a Theater Audition

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Most actors are known for their love of the spotlight, whether onstage or off. Beware of putting two of them in the same room! But there is one instance, especially for beginners, which the prospect of a monologue is cause for alarm. Presenting a ... more »

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