Prepare for the Unexpected.

The Smart Thing is to Prepare for the Unexpected

Sometimes – it’s the little things that throw you. Don’t let them.

Let’s pretend shall we?

So you have your monologues – Musical theatre – even though we haven’t gone over song choice- let’s say you have a song

You’ve done all the work you need to do on your pieces. You’ve practiced your slate. Everyone knows you are” Judy ­­_Peters” not “Juiceypotter”

Practice your pieces in different orders.

·         Song first – then monologue

·          Monologue then song.

·         Doing three pieces – there are a variety of orders – do that.

·         Practice your transitions

·         Take into account that you have to communicate with your accompanist during your time on stage.

You may get to your audition and in your head you have planned – song first then monologue. Let’s say the accompanist says – Why don’t you do your monologue first – that will give me time to look over the – Key Changes, Your Marks, I don’t know this song – whatever. What do you say? YES of course! Why – because in your head you are ready for this scenario. It doesn’t throw you – because you are

Prepared and Expect the Unexpected!