How do i get into muscial theather

motormouth46259 · 02-08-2006, 05:15 PM

I i'm 13 years old and i really want to get into musical theater. My choir teacher and everyone says i would be great but i don't know how to get started. SO can anyone give my any hints on how they got started or what are good acting schools are.

**kries** · 02-08-2006, 05:32 PM

I would suggest doing some community theatre shows and then pursuing your education from there. It 's important as you're applying to theatre schools that you have some stage experience under your belt so to speak.

Most of the area community theatres do younger actor productions during the summer months. For example Carmel Community Players is doing Cinderella. I believe The Belfry has a summer production as well. Footlite too. Civic usually does also. They also have Junior Civic which I've heard is a good program.

As to education opportunities - North Western in Evanston, Illinois (outside Chicago) has a highly regarded theatre school. Also the University of Illinois has an outstanding musical theatre department.

I'm sure others on this group can make even more recommendations.

Good luck following your dream!

motormouth46259 · 02-08-2006, 05:40 PM

Hey thanks for the tipe. I'll i've to try to find a show then. Thx.

**Connie_M-T** · 02-08-2006, 05:46 PM

The Belfry, in Noblesville, is doing "Once Upon a Mattress" for 13 to 20 year olds. Watch this site for auditions in May.
Pick a song and start working on it.
GOOD LUCK!

**Amphitryon38** · 02-08-2006, 07:50 PM

Or if your location is the west side of Indy, Wayne Township Community Theatre has auditions for Peter Pan coming up March 26 & 27.

See the Indiana Auditions Audition Calendar for more information or call 390-0363.

WTCT performs at Ben Davis High School at 10th and Girls School Road.

;D;

thtrgrl · 02-10-2006, 01:43 PM

I did Hancck County Childrens Theatre last year it was really fun all i had to do was apply. it was at Greenfield

motormouth46259 · 02-11-2006, 09:17 AM

Hey thanks for all you'r help! And if anyone else has any comments let me know.

Joe · 03-22-2006, 10:05 AM

Let me just say... I respect the fact that you are here asking questions!

At the age of 13 I was doing shows in school, but never thought about finding anything outside of that.

I think its great that you are here and please don't hesitate to ask for help.

I hope you find something soon.

Joe