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Broadway Audition Breakdown Analysis

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“The Broadway Musical” confirms that in 1968, the most expensive Broadway ticket price was eleven dollars. Today’s biggest price is around 140 dollars, but people can pay around 477 dollars for a premium orchestra seat. Because the national media has averted their attention away from Broadway, it is easier to sell shows based on a hit movie (Terry Teachout). Musicals are the heart and soul of Broadway. “Broadway Theatre” notes that The Black Crook, which debuted in New York on September 12, 1866, is named the first theatre piece that incorporates dance and original music to tell the story. This show was five and a half hours long (“Broadway Theatre”). Terry Teachout defines commodity musicals as musicals that are about popular and classic …show more content…

In “Broadway Audition Breakdown,” Nikole Vallins suggests that the first thing someone should do when preparing for an audition is to research the people behind the show. Knowing who is involved will help someone prepare for what the casting team likes or expects (Brianne Carlon). “Broadway Audition Breakdown” further suggests that everyone auditioning needs an audition book, which is a binder that holds sheet music. When the casting team asks the auditioner to sing, the person auditioning should be able to pick a song from their audition book to give the accompanist and sing along (Brianne Carlon). Brianne Carlon continues to suggest, “Beginner should start with at least two songs. One song should be a standard Broadway song.” Others also say that auditioners should also have a pop or rock song and simple songs that show off their talent (Brianne Carlon). “Broadway Audition Breakdown” finally reports some tips for an audition such as: have a dance resume, make sure headshot do not look fake, do not be scared to ask questions, mark the routine if the casting team says to, do not mark the routine on the side, and know the spacing around you (Brianne Carlon). “How to Become a Broadway Actor or Actress” proposes that many casting directors will ask what shows the auditioner has

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