[Quaxo!]

I made plans with someone to be on a Broadway cast of Wicked together a few years back. Soon(in a couple years), We'll both be old enough to go to New York City and Audition. Do you think it will still be on Broadway then? We were to be me as Fiyero, and Her as Galinda. Also, what should I do to prepare and practice for my Audition?

[nickhutson]

....what...?

No one knows whether the show will still be on Broadway next week - let alone in a few years time! (I don't mean that as a derogatory comment - just to say shows aren't planned that far ahead).

You won't get cast as a lead straight away without doing any ensemble work beforehand - unless you're a celebrity off the TV of movies.

You need to get yourself off to a performing arts school where they will teach you all about auditions, get an agent, join equity... a long way to go. You don't just turn up at an audition and get the part.

Good luck!

[Quaxo!]

I am aware of that . I don't intend for Wicked to be my first ever professional play. Speaking of agents, which agency would you recommend I work through? I have several schools in mind and I'm just working towards getting enough money to pay for one of them. I don't like when movie celebreties worm their ways into castings of Stage performances! It Riles me up that they get in because they're famous which takes a part away from an actor who could act, dance, and sing circles around them all day. And all for the sake of business security . Anyway, thanks for the advice.

[Belle]

You're very confident, aren't you?

When you get to the stage of various agencies clamouring for you to be on their books, weigh up their different offers. Perhaps even get your team of lawyers to go through the contracts on your behalf...

[Lilithia]

I just want to say goodluck! Dreams can come true, but it's not just wishing & hoping, it's hard work too!! Best of luck to you both!!

[Quaxo!]

To Belle: I hope that wasn't a sarcastic remark, about a team of Lawyers. I'd rather see for myself the claims of various agencies.

To Lilithia: Thank you for your wish. I'll be sure not to waste it.

[actor]

erm ... do you know how hard it is to get on Broadway?

You seem to think Broadway is waiting for you.

[Quaxo!]

Well, I do not believe for a second that Broadway is waiting for me. I am Not that sort of Person. I am working as Hard as I can to get enough experience and training to even be considered for a role on Broadway! Still, good point. I have atleast heard how hard it is to be cast.

[actor]

You should read Making it on Broadway to get a better idea of the industry.

[candlestickjay]

You know, I know people think it is this huge deal to be ON BROADWAY *cue amazing music*...but I'd honestly being a reliable performer at a regional theatre (as in, in almost all of their performances in one way or another) than be on Broadway. Depending on where you are, I really think you'll gain more experience, and probably have a lot less competition. (Maybe not a LOT less, but certainly less than an open call on Bway.)

Just a thought.

[Quaxo!]

Thanks, candlestickjay! I've thought about that before, too, but not in depth. I just think it would be cool to have that experience under my belt. But, if there were absolutely no chance of getting to Broadway for me, I would be happy to settle for a smaller scale production. After all, It's the play I love, not the street.

[candlestickjay]

Also - According to something I just read, the average Broadway theatre seats 1,234 (feel free to contradict me, I'm certainly no expert). I went to a big high school, and our auditorium and stage sat 2,200. When we did LSOH (I was Audrey, XD), we packed it to about 1,800 for the student showing.

There are regional theatres out there who have bigger auditoriums, bigger scale productions, etc. than some of the on Bway productions.

The difference, in my opinion, is the level of people you work with. On Broadway, I honestly believe you are working with something akin to 'the best of the best'.

Another opportunity - the touring cast perchance?

[littlemisstheatregirl]

[sephyr]

I admire you for having big dreams!! I have them too, I just never wanted a single role....I do want to be on Broadway, it would be amazing! I also want to be a music artist. Maybe one day we'll be in the same cast...maybe Wicked