Here's a great post courtesy of i am not the walrus about Hollie Howard, who was the amazing Holly Banks in our NYMF 2005 production of Plane Crazy:

If you are in New York (or visiting in the next two months) and looking for a class to improve your skills in musical theatre auditioning, this is one you shouldn't miss. Hollie is a friend of mine -- a gifted performer with a lot of knowledge on what it takes to work in musical theater.

Audition Intensive

Free Introductory Class!

With Broadway Performers:

Shayna Steele (Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray) and

Hollie Howard (Annie Get Your Gun, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray)

Focusing on:

Song Interpretation
What casting directors are looking for in an audition
How to communicate with the accompanist
How to get an agent
Open calls/EPAs
The survival job: What to do to make money while waiting for your big break

And that's just the introductory class!

This is the start of a new 4-week course starting in January 2006 focusing also on cold reads, headshots/resumes, putting a successful songbook together, and Q/A sessions with today's Broadway Stars and Casting Directors!

Class is limited to 10 people on a first come, first serve basis!

When: Saturday, December 3rd
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Shetler Studios (4th Floor) under Shayna Steele

*Please bring one song with sheet music, ready to perform for the class (an accompanist will be provided).

To sign up call Shayna Steele @ (212) 591-0900

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