UPTA 2008 — Notes #3
Posted on January 23rd, 2008
Hi Gang,
Things are really busy around here.
115 companies!
That’s 11 more than last year, and last year was a record high!
Here are a few more tidbits…
- 54 companies have indicated they are watching Equity auditions. More than ever before!
- 50 companies are holding production interviews - another 38 are collecting production resumes. More than ever before!
- Equity folks, I know we only asked for 50 headshots, actually expecting that would be enough. Not to worry, we’ll make a few extra copies of your headshot for you so that all the reps will have your P/R.
- CLICK HERE to read a quick note from Doug Truelsen, Southeast Traveling Rep for Actors’ Equity. He’ll be at UPTA once again to hold informational workshops each day and to answer any questions you might have. His letter is for both Equity and non-Equity folks.
- In order to help prepare you even more, UPTA asked the companies to provide info as to what to expect in their callbacks. CLICK HERE for their responses.
- José Simbulan, our accompanist, has 5 DOs and DON’Ts for music prep. If you’re singing at UPTA, CLICK HERE to see what José has to say.
- CLICK HERE for some fantastic “dress for audition/interview success” notes from Rebecca Y. Powell, the Resident Costume Designer at Playhouse on the Square here in Memphis to help you in your choice of attire for your auditions and interviews.
- Check the Registered Companies web page often. Companies have been changing their plans about when they’ll be in the audition room, who’s holding production interviews, who’s collecting resumes, etc. Stay up to speed so you know what to expect in the audition room or for production interviews.
- I’ll have a picture of the stage for you soon. As soon as the set is painted, I’ll send it to you to help with clothing choices.
- Don’t forget, if you’re interested in seeing either A Lesson Before Dying (The Circuit Playhouse) or The Pirates of Penzance (Playhouse on the Square), call our box office at 901-726-4656. Tell them you’re with UPTA, and that you have a 50% off coupon (you’ll need that to pick up your tickets).
- If you missed either of my first 2 email notes, visit our BLOG on the UPTA website.
- If you missed Kiersten’s dance call notes, CLICK HERE.
OK, that’s enough for now. Remember……. 90 seconds……..
Break Legs!
-Michael Detroit-
Audition Coordinator
UPTA