To act on Broadway do you have to be able to sing & Dance??
I can't sing..because i have a very deep voice for a girl, and I'm really uncordinated and can't dance all that well either.
2006-07-07 02:15:16 · 8 answers · asked by Got_a_question? 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I can dance, and like kick and stuff...but it takes me a while to learn.
2006-07-07 04:24:42 · update #1
Well it certainly helps to be able to sing and dance, but there are shows on Broadway that just have acting (meaning plays). It's not only about being able to dance, but when you are aware of your body you are a much better actor. Also, the more skills you have as an actor makes you more marketable to getting into those casting calls.
I highly suggest, taking dance classes in ballet most, then jazz, tap etc. And voice if you can. I thought I was a female tenor until I started taking voice lessons. Once you learn to use your voice correctly, you find that your range really opens up.
Good Luck
2006-07-07 14:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
To be completely honest, to act on Broadway you have to be a triple threat.. sing, act, and dance. It's incredibly competitive and you have to be the best of the best. I've been dancing since I was three and I know that I'm still not good enough to audition. BUT, if you really want it to happen, don't give up.. if you put your mind to it, it can happen. I would advise taking some dance classes, if you really have diffuculties catching on in group classes maybe a private dance class. Maybe some private voice lessons (sometimes you can even take them for college credits). Voice lessons can do wonders. I wouldn't worry about having a deep voice, a teacher can work with that. I've even known some women to sing the tenor parts because they have lower voices. Don't give up!
2006-07-07 11:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Amanda Bear ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it is important to be able to dance and sing, especially in musicals, if you are passionate enough about it, you can do it. Take lots of dancing classes, vocal classes, and continue to love what you do and you will go far. Even if you do not end up acting on broadway, go to college for a degree in acting and business and maybe someday , you can be a producer or stage manager and still do what you love.
2006-07-07 10:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those things did not stop Bea Arthur, Elaine Stritch, Regina Resnik, Lauren Bacall, or Katherine Hepburn from performing in Broadway musicals. In fact, they made stars for themselves based upon their acting abilities and their own personalities so that their voices or co-ordination did not matter to the audiences.
2006-07-07 09:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by Vatican Lokey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. Think about Carol Channing. She has about a 2 note range and she's famous. Take some classes and perfect what you have. To me in musicals, you don't have to be able to sing well, you have to be able to act out the song well. Being able to sing well is just a plus. Follow your dreams, girl!
2006-07-07 09:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by Andie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, I think you do because they do musicals. If your really serious take lessons in acting, dance and voice!
2006-07-07 09:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ruby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can't sing you could always be a Rochette, but you have to have really high kicks and meet a certain height.
2006-07-07 09:20:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short and true answer: Sleep with the producer!
2006-07-07 09:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by jgcii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋