Question about local theaters?

Question

Do you know where I can find them? Are they in every city (any in El Monte?) Do you need a lot of experience headshots or resume?

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I don't know about El Monte either, but I do know about San Gabriel, Covina, Sierra Madre, Pasadena, and lots of surrounding communities that all have theatres.

For audition info, you can go to backstage.com or http://www.actorsequity.org/castingcall/... If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to subscribe to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying (search for the theatre's own website and get the info there) OR you can go to your local bookstore or newsstand and look at the Backstage print publication (new every Thursday) for free. You should check the websites often since they update them everyday or every few days depending on what comes in.

For community theatre you don't usually need a pic & res, just fill out the form they give you at the audition. For regional or professional theatre, yes you usually need a pic & res.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I don't know any specifics about El Monte, but I'm guessing it has some kind of theatre. If not, try a nearby town. Local civic centers and colleges are usually the first places to look. If a company performs at a civic center, the auditions and performances are usually on their calendar of events.

As for experience, headshots, and resumes, I've never needed any for local theatre. It honestly just depends on the theatre. If they want a resume and headshot, they normally will ask for one. If you're not sure, they usually provide an e-mail address with the audition notice, and that is for any other questions. Just ask. They may cast based on experience, but usually they don't. Casting could be based on many things: favorites, theatre politics, relatives, etc. Just try your best at auditions, and they'll cast you if they think they can use you. Have fun!

Answer 3

Look to see what's playing in in the local arts section of the paper and who's putting them on and at the local arts council--or whatever the local community arts liason is.

It's nice to show up with a resume if you are a newbie. If it's a tight market, it's nice to say that you'll help with tech if you're not cast. That way you can hang around and get to know that local political network and who's doing what when. (I've known theatre folks who say that actors and techies don't cross-train--and that's crap. Learn how to do everything from pinrail to costumes to flats and be as helpful as possible.
Between a self-centered diva and a slightly less talented but very helpful and multifaceted pleasant actor, I"ll cast the nice one every time.

There are a gajillion opportunities to get involved--you just have to avoid burnout and political intrigue. You learn after awhile to pick nice projects with nice people involved and the whole experience is wonderful--and can frequently lead to bigger paying gigs from time to time.

Break a leg. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I'd look them up in the phone book