Talya R. Halpern
From THEA435
What Am I Researching: Becoming a Professional Actor (musical theatre)'----
What is life like as an actor in New York?
What was your experience as a young actor in New York? What training did you get? Where in the city did you live? Were you able to get used to the city rather quickly?
What is it like going from one process to the other immediately and working with a different director?
What do you do in between acting jobs?
What training is necessary after a bachelor's degree in theatre?
Do you need intense dance training to become successful in the musical theatre craft?
Does going to graduate school give you a greater chance in getting cast in New York?
Does an actor get an agent immediately, and when does an actor get an agent?
How does an actor balance family and their job?
Can non union actors become successful and get cast in commercial theatre?
What Contacts have I made so far?
Meeting with Patricia Phillips Monday March 3 at 5.00 pm at the Stage door of the Majestic Theatre
Meeting with Alice Ripley before the show Next to Normal that we are seeing on Saturday- or meeting with her the next day. Cell phones numbers have been exchanged.
Meeting with Amy White from the Off Broadway Review: I Love you, You're Perfect, Now Change! Date TBA per email.
March 5th, 2008 at 3.00 p.m.. The TVI Actors Studio. I am auditing a class and then meeting with one of the recruiters to discuss summer internships and opportunities.
March 7th, 2008 at 3.00 p.m.. Julliard Admissions. I am discussing the possibility of an advanced diploma in vocal performance. Taking a tour around the school- but not too much because auditions are going on.
March 4th, 2008 at 1.00 p.m. maybe... Musical Theatre dance class at Steps Dance Studio!
Who Am I Waiting Back From?
Patricia Phillips-sent email
Mary Testa-sent letter to theatre
Sara Ramirez-email
Cara Samantha-myspace messages
Shannon Durig-email did not work- so a letter to the theatre.
