Preparing for a Show

Practical advice for amateur actors preparing for auditions and performances. Topics include audition techniques, handling rejection, rehearsal methods, and managing audience reactions.

Dealing with a Bad Audience Response

How to handle a tough crowd and bounce back from a bad audience response as an actor.

Finding Auditions for Amateur Dramatic Productions

Here's where local amateur drama groups hold auditions and how to find casting calls in your area.

Giving Free Tickets for Your Performances

Whether giving away free tickets helps or hurts your amateur theatre group depends on your situation and goals.

How to Deal with Rejection in Auditions for Acting Roles

Rejection in acting auditions happens for many reasons, and most have nothing to do with your talent or abilities.

Low Audience Numbers for Your Drama Performance

Help your drama group fill empty seats with better marketing and audience-building tactics that actually work.

Making Each Acting Performance Unique

How professional performers stay engaged by making small changes to keep repeated shows fresh and inspiring.

Preparing for Auditions

Get your mind and body ready for auditions by reading the script beforehand and taking care of yourself the day before.

Rehearsal of Your Performance

Regular rehearsals and honest feedback are key to preparing a strong theatrical performance.

The Audition: For Organisers

Help your amateur dramatics group run smooth auditions with practical tips from experienced directors and organisers.

The Audition: For Performers

Before you audition for a play, understand what commitment you're making and how to show up prepared on the day.

The Common Mistakes Amateur Actors Make

Amateur actors often make preventable mistakes like forgetting lines and delivering stale performances, here's how to avoid them.