Advice for people playing Dolly Levi from Hello Dolly..?
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You don't say whether you're thinking of auditioning or have already been cast in the role.  Either way, you need to look inside yourself to see what you have in common with the role, something that inspired you to consider taking the role.  For instance, when I played Domina in 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' a few years ago, I suddenly realized that my ex-husband had always been cheating on me, just as Senex is constantly cheating on Domina.  \n\nDolly is a meddler, in a good way; she even has a song called 'I Put My Hand In'.  She's also a widow, so she's lonely.  (Many shy people are, too.)  She wants to get married, and has a particular person in mind.  However, she's unsure about her choice, and asks her late husband for a sign that she's made the right decision.  (Many shy people are unsure about themselves, too.)  \n\nRemember that, in playing Dolly, you are in essence wearing a mask.  Dolly is not the actor, and the actor is not Dolly in any real sense.  So, a shy person can 'come out of his shell', and may even find he's more sure of himself after the experience.\n\nRemember, too, that many actors are introverts, even some of the biggest names in the field.  So, you'd be in good company.
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there is possible way to choose between either one of them if you like them both equally if you dont like them both the same then just limit the time you spend with 1 of them if you really cant choose between either one then everytime you see misty play with her when you see becky then play with her and if either one talks about the other 1 meanly then just change the subject good luck cuz i am in the same situation (really i am) and i am doin the same thing i told you and so far its workin i guess
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favorite character to song.......does this count?  \n\nLucy asks Schroeder to play "Jingle Bells". Schroeder plays it in the style of a conventional piano, then a three-piece jazz combo, and finally in the style of a pipe organ, but Lucy cannot recognize the tune until the now-irritated Schroeder plays it, with one finger, in the tones of a normal toy piano. It's the only time in the history of the television specials that his toy piano ever actually sounds like a toy piano.  \n\nI always loved this........I loved the disgust in Shroeder's face when he's forced to play it as it actually sounds and I love Lucy's over zealous reaction.  \n\nBut, I took a quiz and it turns out l'm most like Charlie Brown. *shrugs*  I don't get that one.  Take it for yourself and let me know the results.  http://quizilla.com/users/anonymousnowhere/quizzes/Which%20Peanuts%20Character%20are%20You%3F/
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ask the audience ...\nor your friends what songs you should sing...\npick your favorites among what they listed for you...\nlots of luck on the decision making...
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Start with something interesting or a joke. Keep everyone interested and end with "thank you for coming". Look at the audience in the eyes. If you're nervous, look at a single person. Try someone you know, otherwise it'll be awkward, staring at a complete stranger. If you forget something, don't panic. I forgot my line in something I was supposed to do in a performance, but my friend saved me by fast-forwarding to her line.
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Tell me about it! She gets on my bloody nerves! She is such a diva, and everything she does is so fake. You are so right about the accent too! Where exactly is she from anyway? And what makes her believe that she has the right to think that she is so much better to everyone, and that she is God's gift to the planet? I esp. hated when she was talking about Lauren, and her size! Get her out now! Please...!!!!
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whatever you do, DON'T DO A SHARON STONE! (Basic Instinct) But do laugh, smile ( not over blatent please ) and be very friendly. Also touch their arm, and if your brave their back and leg and chest.
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Dye your hair orange and get a perm.  Then put on a bunch of white mime makeup and a big orange ball for your nose.  Then go to a theater props store and rent a clown suit.  Wear it.  He should notice you then.  If that doesn't work, try the cartwheel thing as mentioned in the above post.
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LMBO at hpearl---that was funny!!\n\nI agree.......take Curly, he would be more fun. Just don't let him see a mouse.
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I heard people using them, to copy a scene from the moive. Or the positions and more. Have you thought about trying without the videos ? \nGot a pool ? Hot tub ? Set some candles around, have some rose pedals leading up to it, and some in the water. Music playing in the back ground. If you want it more kinky, then bring out some of your play toys. \nLive near a beach ? If the city allows people to hang there after night. Bring a picnic basket with your favorite food and some wine. Or anything else you like to drink. Spread out a blanket , laid down and look at the stars. Or you both can watch the waves of the ocean, or what body of water is near you hit the beach. Start cuddling up to her/him, rub your fingers thru his/her hair. Start kissing on his/her neck. \nOr you both can take a swim in the water. Then come back on the beach and get it on from there. Wet bodies press together cover in sand. I hope you can take it from there. \nJust trying to give ya some suggestions. Have fun in whatever you both come up with.
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Put the words in correct order. Read what you write.\nIf you can't perform she'll find someone who can!
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I am a thespian who one day will have her day on stage..I applaude you for persuing your acting career. I have a free subscription to one of the best ezines ever that Chad Gracia writes. He gives you tips from how to make an impression in the audition to how to choose a manager. Just check it out and see for yourself..hoping you much success..
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assume the position and yell "HAA DOO GANNN" if you fail also try the japanese "KAAMAAMAHAA" basically the same but slightly differant hand moves...hope I helped..
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Melissa, the 1st thing, is that you are an alto...Being that you take the harmony to a lead...Since the lead can be in any key, you would be taking the second, either under,  or over the lead...So your range should be fine...Just be sure of your pitch...\n\nI think any of the musicals out there would be fine...Choose one that may be in, or similar to, the musical you are vying for..You can always transpose the key to fit your vocal range...So as not to "belt", as you say...Better to have the right key than to strain to reach the notes...Like I say...there are so many good song's from all of the musical's and untill a person heard you sing, you'll just have to pick the one you like...I am sure you have some to choose from...\n\nGood luck on your audition...and...break a leg..... :)...Hope you get it.....Yukoneze
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i agree that you have to work your way up starting with the more menial jobs and then progressing, to make the most money.  BUT if you are fairly good looking you should apply to be a face character.  i know a girl who is cruella de ville and a guy who is aladdin and they LOVE IT.  all you have to do is walk around and play with kids all day pretty much.  it does require some basic acting skills, but other than that its fun and easy and starting pay is anywhere from 10-20$ an hour.  call d-land for more details and ask them when the next audition is.  they are strict on the face characters "looking the part", as in being the right height, stature, facial structure, etc...but don't worry too much because lets say you're pretty short and cute and think you could be alice from alice in wonderland but you have brown hair and brown eyes...they have wigs and color contacts and elaborate makeup and all that!
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I had one with my sister and cousin few weeks ago. But my sister help out, cuz she speak and see the dead. That made it more excited. But anyway, we got tea light candles and made a wide circle around us with them. \nThen we turn the lights out and held hands. Then one will be the spokeperson and call out to the spirits. One person will be the gateway, or the door for the spirits to come thru. But be careful, like the other person said. Some spirits ain't all nice either. \nIf you want a playing board with a playing piece. Then you can use that in your little seance. If you can't afford one, then use notebook paper pieces. Just do the letters and numbers. Along with the yes and no and goodbye as well. \nThen tear the piece apart from one another, and use on a flat surface. Like a table or anything hard. Then use a shot glass or a medium shot glass for the playing piece. But we done that twice and we love to have candles as well burning when we play it. \nBefore we got started, we always bless ourselfs. Have fun and be careful.
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OK! here have mine! I gots loads of them! And here's a free lesson! What you do is you hold out your left hand and curl up your fingers like you see the guitar players on tv do *sigh* and pretend like you're holding a pick in your right hand and strum!!!!! Can't you just hear the beauty? lol and then you jump up and down and move your hands all around and *~TA DA~* you've become the most beautiful princess at the ball! just kidding what I meant was ~*ta da*~ you're the rockingist freakin rocker on the planet! Good luck! And take care of my air guitar; she's a beaut! lol have a nice day! :)