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A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to read a radio spot for a major client. In the course of that read, I wasn’t exactly pleased with one of my takes and, without thinking, I let it be known through a series of unattractive vocalizations. Upon request to have the clip sent to me, engineer Mike kindly obliged. Appropriately, he titled the clip “Alecia Batson-Ewww”. If you listen carefully below, you can even hear Mike and the client laughing–through the glass. Read more »
Preparing the program notes was a wonderful study in research. You see, there was no information on these songs to be had. Anywhere. Not on the Internet, not in the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, not even in the score (aside from the original date of publication and the name of the soprano to whom the songs are dedicated). In fact, the cycle is even out of print. Where did I find it, you ask? It happens to be contained in an anthology I … Read more » Hi friends! As you read this blog, you may also note that I am a fan of social media. I especially like twitter, facebook, flicker and twitpic. As a user and lover of these tools who also happens to be a professional auditionee, I am careful about what information I share and when I share it, not only for my own safety and privacy, but also because I know directors, producers, actors, friends and musicians will be reading. It’s important to be careful to not divulge or reveal that which others may not want shared. Basically, if the information does not originate with me, then I always find out first if it’s okay for me to share. As evidenced by this recent, devastating spoiling for Gleeks worldwide (note to Gleeks: no spoilers contained directly in the article linked herein, I promise) by thoughtless twitter user and background actress Nicole Crowther, one must be careful in the dissemination of information … Read more »
For the first audition, I was more than pleased to be able to wield my foreign language and accent dexterity in creating some comedic moments. Evaluating the other auditionees, it became clear the casting director was reading all types and varieties–male and female–in order to provide production with a depth of potential talent from which to select. I left feeling confident with my read and my character, having no sense about what the outcome might be. At the second audition, upon arrival I knew something unusual was up. It was evident that my interpretation of the primary character differed greatly from that of the others seated in the room, even by evaluation of clothing choices. After a period of silence in which one could hear the low murmur of lines in rehearsal, the casting director came out and spiritedly announced, “Okay! So you’re gonna read … Read more » |
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