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How to Prepare For a Show

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== Intro ==
== Intro ==
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You know that tonight is the big night! But you aren't ready. This will give you a hand in how to get ready!
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You know that tonight is the big night! But you aren't ready, you might be nervous, well, this article will give you a hand on how to!
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== Steps ==
== Steps ==
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#. Get your supplies. Any stage makeup, costumes.  
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# Before you go to your theatre, you have to pack a few things.
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#. Apply any stage makeup. Or get a proffessional to do it!
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#*Pack some water, to keep your throat moist, maybe put some honey, and lemon in, if you have a sore throat.  Make sure your water is warm if you mix honey in it.
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#. Put on your costume. Or, if you're already in your costume, clean up a bit.
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#*Bring some books if you get bored easily.   
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#. Go over your lines. This is very important if you are prone to stage fright.  
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# Get your supplies like any stage makeup, costumes, or etc..
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#. Help other actor/actresses with their lines. Help them memorize them if you aren't a key part.
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# Apply any stage makeup by yourself or get a professional to do it.
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#. Check your makeup for the last time. your costume to! Make sure there isn't any smudges or any lopsided hats around.
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# Put on your costume, or, if you're already in your costume, clean up a bit.
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# [[How to Learn All of Your Lines in a Play in One Day|Go over your lines]]. This is very important if you are prone to stage fright.  
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# Help other actor/actresses with their lines. Help them memorize them if you aren't a key part.
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# Check your makeup for the last time and your costume too! Make sure there isn't any smudges or any lopsided hats around.
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==Tips==
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*Do a vocal warm-up before you go on stage.
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*Make a check list for yourself, and go over it, before the play.
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*A good actor goes over his/her lines every night, until the last show, so it'll stay fresh in your memory.
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==Warnings==
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*Don't ever bring music or headphones, if you do, you won't hear the people calling you to get on stage, or you'll loose concentration, listening for your cue.
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*Try not wear your make-up before you get into your costume.
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Current revision as of 22:44, 9 September 2012

Contents

[edit] Intro

You know that tonight is the big night! But you aren't ready, you might be nervous, well, this article will give you a hand on how to!

[edit] Steps

  1. Before you go to your theatre, you have to pack a few things.
    • Pack some water, to keep your throat moist, maybe put some honey, and lemon in, if you have a sore throat. Make sure your water is warm if you mix honey in it.
    • Bring some books if you get bored easily.
  2. Get your supplies like any stage makeup, costumes, or etc..
  3. Apply any stage makeup by yourself or get a professional to do it.
  4. Put on your costume, or, if you're already in your costume, clean up a bit.
  5. Go over your lines. This is very important if you are prone to stage fright.
  6. Help other actor/actresses with their lines. Help them memorize them if you aren't a key part.
  7. Check your makeup for the last time and your costume too! Make sure there isn't any smudges or any lopsided hats around.

[edit] Tips

  • Do a vocal warm-up before you go on stage.
  • Make a check list for yourself, and go over it, before the play.
  • A good actor goes over his/her lines every night, until the last show, so it'll stay fresh in your memory.

[edit] Warnings

  • Don't ever bring music or headphones, if you do, you won't hear the people calling you to get on stage, or you'll loose concentration, listening for your cue.
  • Try not wear your make-up before you get into your costume.
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