Blogs tagged with "theater"

August 16, 2021

To Mask or Not To Mask

by Audrey Kaplan
Founder, Applause

As the founder of a private institution where ALL my staff is vaccinated and we are mandating that every child who can be show proof of vaccination, I am flooded with parents asking me “NOT” to mask their children. Kids above the age of 12 who are vaccinated want to sing and dance without masks. I assumed everyone in NYC whose children take my dance and musical…

September 29, 2020

How We Brought Back In-Person Performing Safely (For Kids)

by Audrey Kaplan
Founder, Applause
July 29, 2020

How To Keep Theater Alive For Yourself

by Audrey Kaplan
Founder, Applause

Most of us are asking ourselves what we should be doing during the time of Covid-19, and my answer to you is TRAIN! 

There has never been a better time to put your acting and singing chops to work. Most actors, directors and musical directors are out of work right now, which is the perfect opportunity for you to seek their help and work with the best of…

November 11, 2019

Top 5 Tips for a Great Audition

by Audrey Kaplan
Founder, Applause

Pre-audition jitters are normal and numerous. We worry that we won’t be liked, we won’t do a good job and, ultimately, we won’t land the part. Here are a few confidence-boosting tips to quiet your nerves and at the same time improve your chances of success:

 

  1. That’s My Part! Casting directors’ sole purpose is finding the perfect…
July 17, 2019

Top 5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Theater Program

by Audrey Kaplan
Founder, Applause

Looking to enroll in a theater program? The good news is you have hundreds of options. The bad news? Not all programs are the same — or even respected. Variations abound in terms of intensity, quality, professionalism, methodology and expertise.
 
So what’s an aspiring actor or supportive…