Theater

[ham and red bull]

I'm currently applying to a local theater, and I was wondering if any of you guys have theater experience? If not, would you like to take up acting as a hobbie?

Edit: Maybe this is a little too short. Other questions I have:
-Did you act on stage or behind the scenes?
-Did you play an important role or just a side character?
-Did you enjoy it? What did you like about it?
-Is it a good place to meet new people?

 

[lemiel14n3]

I do, what do you want to know?

 

[CakeDragon]

Yeah, I'm part of a local amateur dramatics group that has been running for well over 50 years. I've been a member about five years or so. Because it's am-dram there's a lot of stuff you can help out with, not just acting. My acting career started off back-stage and on curtains. If we're not on stage, we also help with lighting/sound, costume, catering... We have a lot of people who enjoy watching our plays with a cup of tea and a slice of cake!

 

[ham and red bull]

I do, what do you want to know?

In what kind of plays did you act? Musicals? Was it just at school or in a real theater Did you enjoy it? Is it a good place to meet new people?

 

[ThatLankyBastard]

I've been in a couple small time drama things...

I had a good time, it was fun and I made some great friends in it!

Also a plus that I got to take time off of class for it, but thats just bonus points...

 

[lemiel14n3]

I've done musicals (I've got the voice for it) and I've done dramatic plays. Yes to both. I loved it, it's a fantastic place to meet people, provided you want to meet theater people.

If you're looking to get into theater the best advice I can give you is to find a way to relax that works for you. I've seen a ton of people who handle themselves fantastically during rehearsal, and once they get on stage, in front of an audience, they freeze like a deer in headlights (I've done so myself) one kid threw up, a grown man passed out, it get's rough.

Also, always show up for rehearsals, the best way to piss off your director is to skip out on your rehearsal.