Kitty Doupe possesses almost two decades of military and medical emergency response experience. Before relocating to Las Vegas for work, Kitty Doupe lived in Upstate New York, where she was actively involved in her local community theater.
Community theaters often draw from the local talent pool when casting for a play or musical. While these auditions are less competitive, actors should be well prepared if they wish to secure a coveted role. Here are a few tips for standing out during auditions.
Go off-book - An actor who is off-book can recite his or her lines from memory. Demonstrating this level of familiarity with the play or musical can boost an actor’s credibility.
Show other skills - Community theaters often rely on volunteers to handle all aspects of production, including costume and set design. People who have artistic skills or experience in stage production can be appealing to producers.
Understand the content - The subject of a community theater production can be related to the history or current dynamics of the surrounding community. Actors who can demonstrate a deep understanding of the play’s themes and how it relates to the current state of the community will show their commitment to putting on a quality production.
