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How to Prepare For a Show
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
- | # Get your supplies like any stage makeup, costumes, or etc. | + | # 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. | ||
+ | # Get your supplies like any stage makeup, costumes, or etc.. | ||
# Apply any stage makeup by yourself or get a professional to do it. | # Apply any stage makeup by yourself or get a professional to do it. | ||
# Put on your costume, or, if you're already in your costume, clean up a bit. | # Put on your costume, or, if you're already in your costume, clean up a bit. | ||
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# Help other actor/actresses with their lines. Help them memorize them if you aren't a key part. | # Help other actor/actresses with their lines. Help them memorize them if you aren't a key part. | ||
# Check your makeup for the last time and your costume too! Make sure there isn't any smudges or any lopsided hats around. | # 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== | ||
+ | *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. | ||
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+ | ==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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Current revision as of 22:44, 9 September 2012
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[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
- 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.
- Get your supplies like any stage makeup, costumes, or etc..
- Apply any stage makeup by yourself or get a professional to do it.
- Put on your costume, or, if you're already in your costume, clean up a bit.
- Go over your lines. This is very important if you are prone to stage fright.
- Help other actor/actresses with their lines. Help them memorize them if you aren't a key part.
- 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.