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How to Avoid Disaster During a Beauty Pageant

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Competing in beauty pageants is a tricky business. Putting yourself in front of lots of people to walk in high heels in a bathing suit, twirl fire batons and answer questions about world peace, all while being judged, leaves you vulnerable to ... more »

How to become a Professional Las Vegas Stagehand.

By drb1966

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If you have ever thought of working in the entertainment industry and didn't really want to be in the spotlight. Then maybe becoming a professional stagehand would be more of more interest... more »

How to Block a Theatrical Play

By Violetsnow

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One of the director's jobs is to block the play; that is, guide people in their movements around the stage. These movements include exits and entrances, crossing the stage and physical activities from eating to doing handstands. Movements may ... more »

How to Obtain Permission to Adapt a Book Into a Stage Play

By Paula Parker

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There is a book you know would make a wonderful stage play. However, the copyright is still in effect and you need permission from the author to write the play. Before you sit down in front of the computer, there are some things you need to do to ... more »

How to Write a Theater Review

By SkipM624

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Newspapers, magazine and numerous sites on the Internet are constantly on the lookout for writers who can analyze theatrical performances and articulate their thoughts in the form of a theater review. Interact with the theatrical community in ... more »

How to Write a Good Theatre Review

By JD Sasser

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So you want to be the next Ben Brantley or Charles Isherwood? Or, are you tired of your local sports writers being sent to cover the Shakespeare festival? You don't have to write for the New York Times; but being a good theatre reviewer is a rare ... more »

How to Become a Theater Director

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The world of theater is full of energy, imagination, hard work and creative people. In this world there are many parts to play. You can work behind the scenes or under the lights. You can become a theater director with some training and passion ... more »

How to Behave During an Audition

By Valerie Brooks

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Landing a role is partly based on how you behave during an audition. Professionalism and experience go a long way when the agent or casting director decides who they want to work with. Have the inside edge and use it every time... more »

How to Display Confidence at a Talent Competition

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The talent competition is an important component in the scoring of a beauty pageant. Most modern pageants put a heavy emphasis on a contestant's ability to perform before a crowd and display confidence while singing, dancing, acting or playing an ... 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 Divide A Scene Into Beats

By UHFTycoon

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Directors can clarify the arc of a scene by breaking it down into smaller pieces. Dividing a scene into beats makes it easier for a director to communicate with actors and develop the ebb and flow of a scene. Since a play is usually composed of ... more »

How to Go to Theater and Musical Events in Kansas

By PegC

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For people from larger areas, Kansas may seem to offer no cultural opportunities. Kansas does not have Broadway to offer. However, Kansas has a variety of options when it comes to musical and theatrical events... 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 Pretend to Faint

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you are in a play that requires you to faint or you just want to fake out your friends, you should know how to faint realistically without hurting yourself. The following steps will show you how to fake a faint... more »

How to Produce a Short Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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Producing a play can often be one of the most exciting experiences that anyone is able to ever do. Just being able to be inspired by someone else's words is an exhilarating thing. Having the opportunity to see those words brought to life under ... more »

How to Produce a Talent Show

By kingofharts

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A talent show is a great way to end a school year, to jazz up a weekend retreat, to spend a rainy afternoon, to cap a family reunion or...you name it! Here are some tips that will help you organize just such an event for your next gathering... more »

How to Re-live Carnival Nostagia

By BrokenGirl

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Today, in our fast paced lives, it is also good to take a look at something as creative as a carnival... The Carnival is like a sinister Circus however so do come here if you aren't scared too easily..... more »

How to Start a Church Drama Team

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A drama team can add a new element to a church's worship service. Drama teams can perform short skits or full two-hour plays, and allow people who would not otherwise sing, act or play an instrument to get involved in church in a special way... more »

How to Treat Your Dad to a Father's Day in the Big City

By Jesse Schmitt

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Whether you are a resident or a transient, many people will enjoy the sights and sounds of New York City this summer. With so much to do and so much to see, it can be easy to distract yourself from the primary objective which is celebrating dear ... more »

How to Build Flats for a Theatrical Production

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Building flats for a theatrical production is an easy way to provide lots of scenery at a reasonable price. Flats are fake walls used to make rooms on stage, provide backdrops or to achieve a multidimensional appearance. Flats can be used over ... 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 Direct a Short Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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While there are many different ways to direct all the different types of plays which exist in the world, it is a fact that different plays require different directorial skills. If you are an aspiring theater director one of the best things you ... more »

How to Get Tickets to a Las Vegas Show

By eHow Travel Editor

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Getting tickets to a Las Vegas show is easy. Getting inexpensive tickets takes a little more work... more »

How to Make the Best of Your Theatre Audition

By lindsaylou14

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So, you’ve decided you want to audition for a play, or a musical, or even a theatre troop. Maybe you’ve decided which role you would want to portray. Maybe you only want to be in the chorus, or the ensemble. Or perhaps you’re taking a chance, ... more »

How to Produce a 10-Minute Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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One of the first ways for people to break into playwriting and directing in New York City is by participating in many of the theatre festivals that happen all through the year in New York City and all through the summer months all around the ... more »

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