1. Choose the Right Key for You Selecting the right song for your audition is critical, but once you have found it, you need to make sure it showcases your range and ability in dynamic and meaningful ways. Try out a few different keys when singing a new song. Try singing a song in 3 different keys before you make a decision. You can try singing the song in three similar keys close in pitch, or challenge yourself and try a lower key or a higher key. Sometimes a song may sound

Sneak into a theatre late at night and you might find the only source of light is a single bulb, uncovered, on a tall stand at center stage. This is the Ghost Light. The ghost light is a light that gets left switched on, on the stage while the theatre is empty. The primary reason for leaving a light switched on is safety. This is particularly helpful to whoever has to open the theatre and turn the working lights on. Empty theatres can be dark and scary places! Remember, they

This month we got to know our own Nathan Warrick a little bit better. What did he share with us? Come find out. Q: Sweet or Spicy? A: Sweet over spicy hands down - my spice tolerance is absurdly low Q: Who is your favorite Muppet? A: Favorite Muppet is definitely Kermit. Cliche, but I don't care. Kermit's cool (We now return you to your regularly scheduled interview) Q: This is your first play, is it not? A: First play, correct. Q: What are you most excited for? A: I'm most e

Fun Fact: Did you know that it is bad luck to whistle backstage? The theatre is full of sayings and shenanigans, but this one has an origin very much rooted in truth. In the early days of theatre most of the backstage crew was comprised of off duty sailors. Now, if you have ever been backstage before you know that they look very similar to a large boat. The sailors preexisting ability to use ropes and rigging equipment made for an almost seamless transition from ship to stage

Today we have the wonderful pleasure of chatting with the one and only Tracy Bogs. Let’s meet her together, shall we? Q: Tea or Coffee? A: Coffee, but I like mine sweet. I usually say I’ll have a little coffee with my cream and sugar Q: Princess or Villain? A: Villain. They can be more fun to play, right? (Ok, real questions now) Q: How long have you been a part of the theatre community? A: I’ve been doing local theatre for 30 years now Q: And have you only been an actor or a