Vive Les Arts Theatre in Killeen, TX
www.vlatheatre.com
Performing in Hey Big Spender from Sweet Charity at the Vive Les Arts Theatre fundraiser. I’m the big, awkward one who’s singing the loudest. Not sure why it cut off the last few seconds of the song. Sorry. 
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You Wanna Talk? – Valija Harvey
Hey Good Lookin’ – Erin Shephard
Got a Cigarette? – Jasmine Carter
Do You Speak French? – Bethany Berg
Hey Cowboy – Allyson Gilmore
Two to Tango – Ashlee Jones
You’re So Tall – Anna Galt
Let’s Have Some Fun – Rachel Harris
Artistic Director – Eric Shephard
Music Director – Jimmy Baas
Choreographer – Ashlee Jones
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Hello.
I’ve always been the type to get high grades, but my freshman year was spent at a highly competitive school that has been called the top in the state. My GPA bordered 85 and 89, unweighted [thanks to math.]
I took Spanish 1 and 2 as well as Algebra 1 and Geometry in middle school and will continue to take classes in mathematics and Spanish until I run out of courses to take within them–which in Spanish will happen after junior year. I’ve been published in local poetry anthologies and work as a staff member [hopefully an editor this year] of my school literary magazine.
I work a a regular volunteer and as a part of a volunteer group at my local library and am an assistant teacher at my sunday school. I am planning on creating a tutoring service for younger children wanting to learn Spanish or helping them in math, my two strongest areas.
I have been involved in theatre arts, volunteering at my community theatre, but have not found time to be in shows the past year. To compensate, I help out building sets for plays and am trying to work through the process of planning out a play to direct at a local school.
I will be doing 4 AP’s as a sophomore [Spanish Language, Evnvironmental Systems, US History, Computer Science]. All the rest of my classes are Pre-IB and Honors.
I’m also on the lacrosse team and will be entering the International Baccalaureate my junior year. [About to be a sophomore as I write this.]
By the end of summer I will be CPR, AED and Red Cross Certified.
If it matters, I’m Hispanic and also Muslim.
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Hopefully I’ll be able to major in physics with a minor in Spanish literature or drama. I’m highly intent on studying premed in college as well, and I know Columbia has a fantastic premed program.
Columbia’s been my dream school as long as I can remember, but after this past year I’m worried that it might not become a reality. It definately was not an easy year and my grades just added insult to injury.
Do I still have a shot at getting in?
Do you have any advice for someone who’s interested in attending?
What are my chances at other schools [Cornell, NYU, Vassar, Brown specifically?]
Thanks!
Luz M.
Year 1 Classes
AP World Hist
H Pre-IB English 1
H Pre-IB Algebra 2
H Pre-IB Biology
H Pre-IB Chemistry
H Adv Drama
Pre-IB H Spanish 3
Year 2
AP US Hist
AP Comp Science A
AP Spanish Language
AP Envir Systems
H Pre-IB Physics
H Pre-IB Precal
H Pre-IB English
Stage Design, Modern Drama
Lacrosse
Will take PSATs and SAT 1 this fall.
I’m also enrolled in a competitive medicine class and next year will be able to use it to work in ambulances and at hospitals.
I think you have a good chance.
http://abclearnlanguage.com
im 14 years old, and i have always dreamed of being a professional actress in tv or film.
i plan on moving out to LA when im 18 for college (law), but what i really want to do is act. i guess being a lawyer is my back-up plan.
im in theater arts class in school and i absolutely love acting.
i have the looks and the talent and im willing to do anything to make it big.
im from a VERY small town in NC, so i dont really have any community theater or anything.
where do i go from when im in los angeles, while in college at the same time?
by the way, im not like a lot of other people. i am willing to give absolutely anything to be an actress. this is something that im very serious about.
how do i have a big ego? im just looking for advice here.
i was looking for positive tips, not negative.
EDUCATE YOURSELF FIRST! (READ those books listed below)
Here’s a Cliffsnotes version of what you need to do:
1.GET TRAINING!
Definitely take classes in:
-Cold Reading/Auditioning
-Improv
-Scene study
-Commercials
List of the best classes in LA here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AipoAi86mqLUy76e6Lm8np_ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091024102446AAYhxqm&show=7#profile-info-g7px8S9raa
2. Get GREAT headshots
Here’s is a good place to start:
http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8011031/m/110106342
3. Build Your Resume and Reel Doing Student films and Indie Films
In LA, you can find jobs on your own through:
-ActorsAccess.com (Best for film/tv)
-LACasting.com (Best for commercials)
-Nowcasting.com (Best for student/indie films)
4. Get an Agent
Start by reading this:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AipoAi86mqLUy76e6Lm8np_ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091024102446AAYhxqm&show=7#profile-info-g7px8S9raa
These books will help you learn the business side and guide you to the training that works best for you.
READ (check your libraries and bookstores):
Acting business:
-Acting is Everything: Gold Edition-Judy Kerr
-How to Be a Working Actor-Mari Lyn Henry and Lynne Rogers
-Self Management for Actors-Bonnie Gillespie
-How to Get Arrested-J. Wallach Michael and Paul Thurwachter
-An Agent Tells All-Tony Martinez
-One Less Bitter Actor: The Actor’s Survival Guide-Markus Flanagan
-So You Want to Be in Showbusiness?- Steve R. Stevens
-Acting Truths and Lies (purchased at www.info4actors.com)
Acting:
-Book the Job-Doug Warhit
-Intent to Live-Larry Moss
-Acting for the Camera-Tony Barr
-Acting in Film-Michael Caine
-Acting Class: Take a Seat-Milton Katselas
Method Acting:
-Art of Acting-Stella Adler
-Sanford Meisner on Acting-Sanford Meisner
-A Dream of Passion-Lee Strasberg
-Actor’s Art and Craft-William Esper
-The Power of the Actor-Ivanna Chubbuck
-No Acting Please-Eric Morris
-Respect for Acting-Uta Hagen
-Challenge to the Actor-Uta Hagen
-You Can Act!-D.W. Brown
-Strasberg’s Method-Lorrie Hull
Comedy
-8 Characters of Comedy-Scott Sedita
-The Sitcom Career Book-Mary Lou Belli
Improv
-Anything by Viola Spolin
-Steve Book on Acting: Improv
Auditioning/Cold Reading:
-How to Get the Part Without Falling Apart-Margie Haber
-Audition-Michael Shurtleff
-Secrets to Successful Cold Readings-Glenn Alterman
Ive been wanting to become an actor for a long time now. The last play i remember myself being in was a church play when i was in the 1st grade i believe. I havent acted since then, and im going into the 11th grade. I do live near hollywood, id say about 2 hours away, so going to auditions isnt a problem. My highschool does offer a theater arts program, but i have judgemental friends, and if i join the class, i know they will say something negative, so i was thinking about going to classes at a local community college. After that i was going to take some acting classes. Maybe be in some local plays. If i follow this path, what would you say my acting career would turn out? I do want to star in movies/tv one day.
The sooner you start and the more experience you can gather the better. I have been working in theatre at school, community theatre’s and semi-professional theatre’s when I have time, and I am interested in shows. However, Live theatre and TV/ commercial acting are two totally different areas, but experience is experience my only suggestion is don’t worry about what your friends say, if you want to act do it! If they are really your friends they will support you in whatever you want to do.
Free Street in the 1970’s. Narrated by Studs Terkel
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Im thinking about transferring to liberty university after a year or two at a local community college.
I have been visiting their website lately and a bunch of things have caught my interest such as:
Their Law School
Theater Arts program..which i probably might minor in if i go there
and the year round Snowplex Centre
Just tell me how the school is and campus life and all that
plus what is drama in the church…its a class for the theatre arts
you’d be better off going to a real school. Liberty is a joke (100% acceptance so long as your money is good) and employers know it. Liberty Law would just be a waste of tuition.
Take your CC credits and transfer to a real university.
Vive Les Arts Theatre in Killeen, TX
www.vlatheatre.com
September 2008 – Jellylorum sings about Gus, who was once a famous actor.
Asparagus – Dennis Williams
Jellylorum – Andrea Luu
Artistic Director – Eric Shephard
Music Director – Elaine Garcia
Choreographer – Ashlee Jones
Costumes – Erin Shephard
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If I want to get into a good performing arts college, would it be more impressive to have a huge acting resume OR to impress them at an audition and have a resume with unique things on it?
I’m only a freshman and I’ve been thinking about college since the 7th grade.
I want to apply somewhere like Tisch or Julliard. (I know its incredibly hard, you don’t have to tell me) Obviously I aim for the stars, which is probably not good since I’m most likely not going to get in to those schools. I have backups, don’t worry.
Anyway, I know a bunch of people who are also interested in acting, and they have stage moms so they are in countless productions at community theatres. Some have even been in movies.
I’ve been in musicals/plays a lot, and I do as much as I can because I love it, but I’m always fighting to keep my straight A’s, so clearly I’m not in a production 24/7.
Are top-notch arts colleges like those looking for people who show they’re experienced and talented (AKA prodigies), or someone who has the talent, not AS experienced (but still experienced) and shows what a unique individual they are?
Bottom line is they are looking for talent and teach-ability. (your audition) When its all said and done, no one cares about high school productions.
Hi, In order to graduate in my state i must pass a test called TAKS. i’m 19 should of graduated last year and failed the taks 4 TIMES! my plan is to get my GED then attend a community college in theater arts and begin my acting career as an actor good idea?!?!??!?!?!
i’m in the GARLAND area, Dallas tx. btw
These stupid tests SUCK. They mean nothing and I wouldn’t take them 4 times. Look, it sounds you don’t have a high school diploma, so I think you should absolutely get the GED, then everything will be easy and attending a community college a good place to start.
Which state is that btw? OMG!
This video was played at the Public Meeting at the Senator Theatre. WTMD would like to move our studios and offices to the Senator and operate the theater as community arts and media center. We would program a mix of blockbuster movies, retrospectives, festivals, concerts, community events, children’s programming and of course station events.
The video features a history of the Senator, interviews with people who live or work nearby as well as students, musicians and others about our proposal. If you have comments or suggestions, please email wtmd@towson.edu
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